Making time for ourselves is key to maintaining our wellness and happiness. Whether you’re looking to relax after a long day or you’re simply looking for some quality alone time, a solo date night is the perfect way to recharge and reconnect with yourself. Setting the Mood for the Perfect Solo Date Night Creating the […]
Having a support system is important. Whether or not we struggle with mental, physical or emotional challenges, having a strong network helps us to navigate life’s ups and downs. We need to know we have others to turn to when the going gets difficult. Or, perhaps even more importantly, to celebrate small successes or major […]
Anxiety and stress have become too common. Many of us are constantly juggling multiple responsibilities and priorities, which can leave us feeling overwhelmed and anxious. Added distraction from too much technological stimuli and too much information and data coming at us adds another layer of distress. Fortunately, there are effective ways to overcome stress and […]
In the humdrum of our everyday routines, it’s easy to become a creature of habit. But shaking things up and trying something new can feel like a refreshing splash of cold water. It’s a great way to improve your mental health and well-being. And it can help also you not only cope better with the […]
Feeling overwhelmed? Some definitions include: “completely submerged”; “feeling frozen, lost, or paralyzed”; or my favorite: “simultaneously exhausted and dejected”. Ouch. Sound familiar? The synonyms to ‘overwhelmed’ probably resonate with most of us, too: feeling beaten, crushed, devastated, disheartened, or humbled. There’s not a perfect word to describe this condition, so let’s just call it having […]
Science has proven that the species most adaptable to change is the one most likely to survive. Being adaptable is also a precious skill for us as people. Because how likely we are to thrive is often directly related to how well we handle the changes that life brings our way. Not what those changes […]
We make decisions every day, from what we’re going to wear to how to approach a complex task at work. Decisions are a normal part of everyday life. However, our brain’s decision-making battery has finite power, and it can deplete rapidly. What does that mean, exactly? Essentially, the more decisions we make, the more likely we […]
We make so many decisions, all day, every day. Our brains call upon us to make choice after choice, often in a snap. To rise or hit the snooze? Shower or exercise. What should we wear? Eat breakfast or skip it? And these are the easy ones. Just think how much better our lives would […]
We all want to be happy. Sometimes as we seek it, we forget how powerful we are. We can choose to be brave. That's important. Because courage and happiness are closely connected.
Does it seem harder than ever to make decisions? Not just the complicated stuff. Easy stuff, too. What to cook for dinner. What to do first in the morning. Whether or not to go to the gym. There’s a reason for this. It’s called decision fatigue. What Is Decision Fatigue? As the name implies, decision […]
