Trouble Motivating Your Spouse?
Motivating your spouse isn’t always easy. It’s hard to know how to help them find a better job or career, start exercising, lose weight, be more positive, get out and live more, or create a budget and do financial planning. Stay Focused on What You Can Change You can get…
Laugh!
Laughter is a difference-maker in your overall health and well-being. Sure it’s a cliché. But laughter is the best medicine (unless you’ve been prescribed actual medication by your doctor; always follow your doctor’s instructions :-). The Power of Laughter Laughter brightens your mood, reducing emotional stress and feelings of depression….
Suppressing Your Feelings?
We are emotional creatures. We’re designed to feel and express emotions! So do you think it’s a good idea to suppress your feelings? No! Doing so can harm you physically and mentally. Are You Bottling Up Your Emotions? Bottling up your emotions increases stress levels, resulting in physical and mental…
Three Ways To FEEL More Satisfied About Your Life Today
To be satisfied with your life is to be content. When we’re not content, we start chasing after people, things, and experiences, hoping to feel satisfied. Here are three healthy ways to feel more satisfied and content in life without losing yourself in yet another meaningless chase. Move Your Body…
Are Men Less Emotional Than Women?
What do you believe? Are men less emotional than women? Some men are more emotional than women, and some women aren’t very emotional at all. It seems society tends to believe that men are less emotional than women. Maybe it’s because men are taught to “man up” and keep their…
5 Tips to Overcome Stress Eating
Stress eating is a thing. But that’s not the bad news. The bad news is that it slows your metabolism, which means it leads to weight gain. In fact, in one study, some people were on track to gain about eleven pounds over the course of a year because stress…
Color Therapy
Our environment – what we see, hear, taste, smell, and touch – affects our mind and body. The colors in our environment are especially powerful because they affect our attitude and emotions. Here are some ways you can use color therapy to improve your life. Color Therapy One of the…
Are You At Risk For Burnout?
Burnout is a chronic condition that happens when your mind or body can’t keep up with the overwhelming demands that are placed on it. You feel like you’re trapped in a state of emotional exhaustion; you might even stop caring about what you do. Burnout leaves a person feeling drained…
10 Steps To Stop Denying & Avoiding Your Problems
Facing difficult situations can be overwhelming and stressful, so some people avoid their problems instead of dealing with them. But, nothing gets solved; everything just gets worse. Here are ten tips for dealing with situations in a way that makes things better. 1. Small Steps Organize the problem into manageable…
You Might Not Be Who You Think You Are
You’re in control of your destiny. It might not always seem that way. Although life might deal you a “bad” hand every so often, it’s still your life, and you’re in charge. Famous psychologist William James put it this way: “You’re not what you think you are, but what you…