When stressful situations arise, does it feel like your heart starts racing? Stress triggers the body’s fight-or-flight survival reaction. When you have an emotional response that generates this surge, someone with existing heart disease concerns could start dealing with an acute cardiac event. It’s essential […]
Famous Poems About Kindness
Kindness can be contagious. When we make the first effort to be kind to others, the result is often upbeat and joyful. It isn’t easy to be kind in every situation, but kindness can still be a priority. When the words of others inspire us […]
Not Sure What to Listen to? Ways to Discover New Music
Music is a vital part of life, there is hardly anyone that doesn’t listen to music. We have music on our phones, on our computers on virtually every device we use that is capable of connecting to the Internet or holding media files. You might […]
Steps to Take When Talking About Emotions
It isn’t always easy to talk about one’s feelings. When you grow up in a family where these sharing opportunities were never encouraged, the natural inclination might be to bottle everything up. The only problem is that bottled-up emotions explode at some point. When that […]
Following This Morning Meditation Routine is Super Simple
One of the best things you can add to your morning routine is meditation. You can prepare your mind for the day, process stressful situations, and take time to breathe. The only problem with a morning routine is that it can be unpredictable. That’s why […]
What to Look for in a Weighted Therapy Blanket
Weighted blankets provide several potential therapeutic benefits. People use them to manage stress, sleep better at night, and limit anxiety. When you have a weighted blanket around you, it feels like a long-lasting hug from someone you love! That comfort comes at a significant price. […]
4 Ways That Ego Ruins Your Life
One of the oldest rules that humans follow is often considered a golden principle: do unto others as you would have them do unto you. Some religions rephrase that to say love your neighbor as yourself. Both thoughts have a unique element to them. Before […]
Why Bravery Helps You Take Meaningful Risks
Bravery has many faces. What it means for one person is very different than it is for another. At its core, being brave is a decision to become vulnerable. It means that you end up facing criticism, rejection, social humiliation, mistakes, failures, and falling short […]
How Foods Can Affect Your Mental Health
Do you remember the old public service announcements where they’d crack an egg in a frying pan and call it your brain on drugs? Although most people don’t have sunny-side-up brains, the fact is that we are what we eat. About 95% of the serotonin […]
Wakeup Alarms That Help You Wake Gently
When the alarm sounds in the morning, does it feel like you’re getting jarred awake? Although we’re used to that experience, that doesn’t mean it is a healthy routine we should be following. Our bodies want to be in tune with the natural rhythms of […]