Do you walk around with a monologue running in your head that constantly tells you what is wrong with everyone you see? Do you fixate on how you have failed or are not living up to your expectations? Do you criticize (out loud or just in your head) everything you see, hear, or say? Believe…

Activities that start out as soothing practices can harm us if we let them take over. If you are reading this article, than you are probably not addicted to a chemical substance. But behavioral addictions, those things we do out of habit and comfort, can be just as deadly as more obvious dependencies. Subtle Poisons…

In many religions and traditions, forgiveness is considered one of humanitys greatest virtues. But if morality is not a strong force in your life, there are many reasons to practice forgiveness beyond it simply being the right thing to do. Releasing past hurts and grudges can profoundly boost your physical, emotional, and mental well-being. It…

Do you feel like you are mad all the time? Does rage rule your life, making you react to the simplest situations with violent thoughts or aggressive behavior? Or do you just often feel frustrated and irritated? These are all signs that you are letting anger run the show. Here are a few approaches to…

This question plagues parents, activists, and anyone seeking to live a healthier or happier life than what they experienced growing up. Despite your best efforts to evolve, it is likely that at some point you have heard your mother or fathers words come out of your mouth. You may even have noticed that you picked…

Healthy habits are learned, not ingrained. There is no one magic secret to a healthy life. But there are some basic things that healthy people tend to do to maintain their well-being. And anyone can cultivate a healthy lifestyle if they are willing to commit to long-term shifts in how they live. 1. Make Exercise…

There is only one you. You may have many connections with other people throughout your life, but at the end of the day it all comes back to you. In order to experience love in this life, you must learn to love yourself. When we love ourselves, we can more easily navigate the ups and…

Do your relationships support you to feel healthy and loved? When you are with your friends or partner, do you feel nourished, inspired, respected, and appreciated? If not, you might need to reconsider how, and with whom, you relate. What Is a Toxic Relationship? Toxic friendships and romantic relationships can take many forms, but the…

If the songs on the radio are right, then everybody either wants to be in a relationship, is in a relationship, or is healing a broken heart. And while this may be an over simplification, it speaks to an underlying truth we are hooked on love. If you are single and want to share your…

When a person suffers from anxiety it can feel like all hope has left the world. Its just you and your whirling mind, telling you terrible and usually false things. A panic attack is even worse. For those endless moments it can feel like you are dying, even though it is all an illusion of…