Passive aggression is a term that we hear often to describe behaviors, but we may not fully understand what it actually means. Passive aggression is a behavioral expression of hostility where you use indirect or non-confrontational means to convey your […]
Last week, Seattle’s public school system filed a lawsuit against several Big Tech companies, alleging their social media platforms have a negative impact on students’ mental health and claiming that has impeded the ability of its schools “to fulfill its […]
Giving our emotional, mental and physical health the priority it deserves should be something we each strive for this year. As author Alex Morritt said: “New Year – a new chapter, new verse, or just the same old story? Ultimately […]
It’s no secret that getting outside can change your whole mood. Most people can attest that spending too much time indoors — whether because of bad weather, illness or a general disconnect from nature — can lead to moodiness, cabin […]
Looking for ways to boost those happy hormones this holiday season? There are lots of ways to give yourself that mental jumpstart. To spike the feel-good hormone dopamine, try: Decorating your space. Holiday lights and decorations can make you feel […]
You’ve heard it before, and maybe you even know from your own experience in the past. Setting unrealistic New Year’s resolutions can lead to stress, feelings of failure and anxiety — all because you’re setting yourself up for failure from […]
There’s just something so nostalgic and pleasant about receiving a handwritten letter or card in the mail. We all know that typing an email or sending a text is much faster, but the impact of a handwritten note truly goes […]
Breathing is a behavior so automatic that we rarely take the time to notice it. Have you ever paid attention to how your breathing changes based on your everyday actions like laughing, resting, eating, talking and more? We take about […]
As we enter into a new year, it’s an ideal time to reflect back and assess what worked for you in the past, and move forward with new goals for an even healthier and happier year ahead. One goal we […]
A study finds that deep brain stimulation to areas of the brain associated with reward and motivation could be used as a potential treatment for depression. According to researchers at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, deep […]
