The study on 29,000 people over eight years found that how you view stress impacts your health far more than the stress itself. Think of it this way. If you believe an upcoming meeting is exciting, your body will respond positively. Read on to learn how to distinguish between experiences for growth.
Read MoreFeeling tense, restless, rushed, or overwhelmed due to the demands of our lifestyle is a common problem. Stress is a normal psychological and physical reaction to life’s demands. Find out tactics for managing stress in this week’s blog!
Read MoreFind the tools to succeed in controlling your focus and attention in this week’s blog…
Read MoreAs you re-energize or begin your mindfulness practice, remember that changing patterns and habits is hard, even when those changes benefit us. Find tools to help you in your consistency here…
Read MoreMost of us would say we want to experience happiness and avoid sadness. We also think of one emotion as good and the other as bad. However, all emotions serve a purpose and are part of what it means to be a human. Here’s why sadness is as important as happiness in our lives…
Read MoreHappiness is an emotional state—feeling happy about something means feeling satisfied—or maybe it’s an assessment of our life or someone else’s. Joy is an episodic emotion and is felt concurrent with the situation prompting this emotion and arises during activities. The following factors can explain the main differences between joy and happiness…
Read MoreMost dictionaries define gratitude as the quality of being thankful and a readiness to show appreciation. Appreciation is recognizing the actions or good in someone or something. While these definitions somewhat overlap, our feelings of gratitude may lead to appreciation. Here’s the takeaway…
Read MoreOur brains scan for and notice negativity without conscious thought. Today, however, it is possible to rewire our brains for positivity vs. negativity. A gratitude practice is an effective way for us to do this. It works because the more you practice gratitude, the more you strengthen the brain’s neural circuits for gratitude. Here’s what gratitude does to your brain…
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