We can find joy even if the holiday season doesn’t live up to our expectations. Feeling overwhelmed? Wondering how you’re going to get it all done? Wishing you could just lie down? You aren’t alone. The holidays can be stressful. Often, there’s a lot to do and a lot to buy and a[…]
Why waiting for what you want is better for your success and health Whether it’s a delicious-looking cupcake you want to eat or a shiny new phone you want to buy, it can be hard to wait. Fortunately, delayed gratification is a skill that can be learned. Here’s how to use it to resist[…]
Thanksgiving presents us with a great opportunity to increase our feelings of gratitude for everything in our lives. This is wonderful for our stress levels as well as our relationships, our life satisfaction, and our overall health. The focus on gratitude that surrounds Thanksgiving is particularly good for us because it reminds us of how[…]
When something’s bothering you, you know that getting your mind off of it is easier said than done. In fact, research shows that when people are instructed not to think about a specific topic, it makes it even harder to get that topic out of their minds. But rehashing negative thoughts over and over in[…]
Discover how the feeling of awe can make us humbler, kinder, and more altruistic. “Awesome” has come to describe just about anything we like these days — so much so that it falls short when we recount moments of genuine awe. Standing before a great work of art, surviving a death-defying surfboard ride on[…]
Part of finding your purpose is connecting and contributing to something larger than yourself. Teens can seem self-centered sometimes, can’t they? Of course they can; they’re still supposed to be developing the capacity to see beyond themselves. They can also seem to lack a strong sense of purpose—and that’s not surprising either, because[…]
Now is the season to think about what makes you most thankful, but research supports making it a year-round habit. Many studies have found there are benefits of gratitude — both mental and physical — and all it takes to enjoy them is a little bit of introspection. Here are seven surprising benefits of[…]
Gratitude is more than behavior—it is also an internal experience, one that we can help children cultivate. Would you like to raise a thankful child? If so, you’re not alone. Parents’ desires to raise children who are happy, healthy, and, yes, grateful are documented in countless website postings, TED talks, and parenting guides.[…]
If you’ve had a bad day recently, you know full well how a few stressful events can seem to snowball into a bad day or week. Learn how to turn around a bad day and make every day a bit better. How To Have A Good Day – And Every Day Can Be One! Let Every[…]
Even if you’re not feeling positive, try walking tall with swinging arms. This trick — and these other 14 ideas — may help lift your spirits. Put Some Pep in Your Step Scientists say walking tall with swinging arms helps you feel more positive. Even if you’re not feeling happy, a spirited stroll can[…]