While swimming towards the area of a lagoon that had a reef by the open sea, my sister and I found some fish to look at but not as many as we had seen previously in other areas. Nevertheless, I became enthralled with watching them and let the ocean flow take me wherever it went. […]
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We don’t share a ton of shopping items on this site simply because it can feel spammy real quick, so hopefully you know that when we do (or share a link), we truly love the item. So with that being said, I wanted to share the one thing I’m really glad I bought this month: […]
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Burnout at work is now at national crisis level. The World Health Organization recently classified “workplace burnout” as a disease. Employers are searching for ways to decrease stress while increasing productivity and positivity. For many people, the workplace can be stressful and an unpleasant place to spend their days. Time spent there is considered just […]
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This week’s Psychology Around the Net covers new research on dark chocolate and depression, how to find a balance between mindfulness and technology, why clinging to feel-good beliefs isn’t actually good, and more! Is There a Link Between Dark Chocolate and Depression? According to the findings of a survey-based study recently published in Depression & […]
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We can’t expect others to feel drawn toward us, if we’re not willing to take the risk to be vulnerable and reveal the ever-changing textures of our inner world. Yes, some people might be attracted to us based upon the image we project, such as being “successful,” or being interesting in some peculiar way, perhaps […]
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Between all the wellness content out there, living a healthy lifestyle can feel overwhelming – we know this. But what if you just focused on super simple healthy habits? Ones that don’t feel too confusing, complicated, or crazy. Ones that don’t involve cacao powder, high-intensity workouts or collagen water (though we’re fans of all of […]
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However, as psychotherapist Genesis Games, LMHC, pointed out, “Looking at the bright side is not negating the pain, hurt, and despair. Some situations are truly heartbreaking and beyond difficult.” Rather, it’s about not letting painful or traumatic experiences define us and negatively shape our lives, said Games, who specializes in working with individuals, couples, and […]
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Remember life before social media? For a lot of us reading this site, we’re in that in-between generation who do in fact remember life without social media (or cell phones and computers) but also rely heavily on it in our daily lives. And here’s the thing – it’s not going anywhere. So instead of longing […]
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Self-care has become a popular topic and rightly so, as we begin to understand more about the longevity of our bodies and minds as it directly correlates to our intentional choices for health and wellness. But this concept is not new. American Psychologist Abraham Maslow was considered a pioneer in the 1950s for understanding that […]
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Nowadays, it feels like everyone is STRESSED. Over the big things, the little things and everything in-between. But is all the stress really necessary? Is it worth putting our minds and bodies through? And will what you’re stressing over/worrying about matter in 10 days, 10 months, 10 years? Enter: The 10-10-10 rule from LifeProTips. When […]
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It struck me how rare it is to see someone pause in the midst of the busyness of their day and savor the moment in this way. It also surprised me that in all of my times back and forth to the gym I had never once noticed this little patch of nature. Consider these […]
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Following your intuition means that you’re listening to your inner voice, which can be a huge tool in the decision-making process. A study done by Lufityanto, Donkin, and Pearson (2016) found that nonconscious emotional information can boost the accuracy of decision-making while also increasing an individual’s sense of confidence. In addition, it was found to […]
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In a time of Instagram comparison 24/7, gold stars for everyone, and information overload, it’s easy to start living your life on someone else’s terms. Or in a way that pleases everyone but yourself. I’m totally guilty of this and it’s something I have to check every so often using questions like this: Am I […]
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You probably know by now that I’m addicted to podcasts (see here and here if not), and one where I get some of my favorite advice is Jenna Kutcher’s Goal Digger Podcast. For those of you that don’t know, Jenna is a successful creative entrepreneur and her advice is killer – whether focusing on business, […]
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You are not alone if you are asking yourself this same question. Many of us tend to prioritize our day to day duties in something similar to the following order: family, work, chores (cooking, shopping, laundry, etc), activities or other commitments, and last but not least self-care. Rinse and repeat. We consistently put self-care as […]
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Do you frequently find yourself burdened with anxiety or stress? Anxiety attacks and symptoms of stress can be overwhelming and terrible. You don’t like how you feel, but you don’t understand it, and you don’t feel like there’s any was you can possibly find out how to deal with anxiety when it strikes you. Anxiety […]
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You also might feel like your imagination is currently non-existent. You feel blocked or drained. Or maybe the frenetic pace of your days seems to stifle your creativity. In all that going and doing, your mind remains rigid and hyper-focused on your to-do list. But we don’t need to spend hours walking in the woods […]
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Within this void we fear not knowing where we are and what is going to happen next. We want to quickly ground ourselves and find a sense of security or comfort. We may rush into the next career, the next relationship or try and “fix” what we feel is in turmoil before us. Yet, it […]
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However, something caught my eye that interrupted my downward spiral. At the first bus stop, the most adorable little boy and his slightly older brother emerged from their house. The little boy reminded me of my son, oh so many years ago, another lifetime it seemed. So I began to watch with greater curiosity as […]
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The thermometer just started inching up to the high 70s/low 80s here in LA and it finally feels like summer! The kids are out of school, hot coffee orders have turned into iced and the pools are open! It isn’t until the weather really gets warm when I get my summer act together, but these […]
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