It can be anything, turning a hobby or a skill into a big-time money spinner or some planned side hustle. Finding a psychiatrist who you trust to treat your bipolar disease and keep you healthy, alive, and out of the hospital is essential. What labels have you generated for yourself …

They believe they should be perfect, you should be perfect, events should happen exactly as they expected. And because self-grace is now part of my universe, I recognize that in the second half of my life it will be easier for me to keep the comeback switch turned on. If …

Even a quick glance at some common types of parent-teen interactions makes it clear there's plenty of room for progress on this score. He also examined homicides after highly publicized heavyweight boxing matches (Phillips, 1983; The thing that was on his mind was, 'I need to save these kids. After …

Feelings of fear, anxiety, and worry are heavier than feelings of happiness, safety, and love. It is not unusual to want some degree of separation to sort out your thoughts and feelings. Take this journey one step at a time, moving forward only when your body feels ready. People who …

Duval and Wicklund came up with a solution based on the idea that some external stimuli cause us to focus inward on ourselves. Although the Robbers Cave experiment is usually described as an example of how superordinate goals can help break down intergroup biases, Allport's other key ingredients for optimal …

As you know, things can get pretty hectic with a newborn in the house and the emergency kit was not forefront on our minds. This gift made their celebration tremendously special, and captured forty years of friendship and love in a lasting, meaningful way. But a scheme introduced in the …

From the obturator foramen of the thigh the pathway is simply a matter of following the muscular fascial planes of adductors, semi-membranosus, gastrocnemius, achilles, tibialis posterior and deep muscles on the sole of the foot. They are behaviors that people choose to exercise as they pursue what is right and …

When you deal with the mind, when dealing with women, the sex part is just a back avenue. To accomplish this goal, the Divine has guaranteed you the material and monetary resources you need. Whatever you add to the collage from this point forward is up to you. For the …

If you know that your body image is suffering because of what you've seen on social media, then perhaps it's time to think about reducing your online presence. However, if the infection or injury is not healed by the immune system and the inflammation is long term, this may promote …

To know when to go away and when to come closer is the key to any lasting relationship. Whatever the reason, we often protect ourselves from this information being brought to consciousness. Even if it's not closely related to your core ambitions, you may surprise yourself. It will take courage …

You may also visualize a black line going through your midline. However, he avoids doing this, knowing that to do so would alienate many people, and his goal is to contribute to the spiritual well-being of all beings. Remember, however, that these blanket recommendations, inflated as they are, have not …

Pragmatism means that one must look at the practical value of ideas. However, hippocampal mechanisms are needed for creating the new internal representations required to comprehend one kind of event Second, social phobia is complex because it can incorporate other phobias. Whatever one has planned as a routine, it's necessary …

This nutrient is stimulating for some people, so exercise caution with dosage level. Revisit the letter you wrote about why you did it. Perhaps the loss of contact with familiar friends and a mild depression are outweighing the value of stopping cocaine use. She cut her eyes toward Michael, and …

This came from his understanding that we have a choice: We can choose to make the most of our lives, or we can let our circumstances dictate our lives. Meaning, people may come with primary concerns of lack of confidence, low self-esteem, inability to work, inability to maintain relationships -- which …

The tendency to mistakenly see objects in the hands of Black men as guns. This isn't one of those articles filled with the Truth that "they" don't want you to know about. Let's consider a number of the factors that make marriage what it is. We have also seen the …

You should try alternative and healthier ways to deal with your anger instead of just venting it out at other people. I told him that the psyche couldn't distinguish between a small idiot and a big idiot--an idiot is an idiot. But that is exactly what schemas do, even without …

Perhaps it was the agency's CFO's dream to double the client's budget for the next ad campaign. Numerous studies have found no correlation between higher salaries and higher levels of happiness. I can hardly make it economically, am far away from family members--and when I get close I don't fit …

And so it is entirely fitting, I think, that we join nature . But I've witnessed the disease cause as much devastation and darkness in families as any other type of calamity. It is understandable that people romanticize a culture based on strong family values, self-sufficiency, and identification with place. Then …

I presume that the trend will be that the age of the mandatory retirement will go further down rather than up. New life challenges arose, but anxiety was no longer crippling. Her decision to act sprang from deep internal stirrings for connection, meaning, purpose, and sharing. In Europe, it's the …

You work with it by leaning into--not away from--it. People who say yes to everything and everyone usually develop some sort of pain later on, because they overcommit or overextend themselves. When he was four years old, someone asked him how he composed music. They attended my workshop because they …

You are a craftsman learning to adhere to the highest standards. Spend time with a colleague who affirms the bright side of things. Even if you surrender all of your power to someone else, that is still making a choice. The enfolded universe is connected with human consciousness, as inspiration …

Carotid arteries and jugular veins are not to be trifled with. Imagine sharing your plans with someone and getting a sarcastic Okay, hike your own hike, then. This strategy isn't about escaping your troubles or running away from facing the situation/troubles. I am so grateful for them spending some …

The knowledge that someone else might be reading what I wrote, and asking questions, drained the process of all its healing qualities. You may want to find a place to be alone so you can whisper everything that crosses your mind without worrying that others will overhear you. This article …

Specific traumas--emotional, physical, and sexual abuse, accidents and debilitating illnesses, death, divorce, or any other intensely painful experience--can injure boundary development (pp. What this means is that they are prone to experiencing emotions in a very reactive and intense way. As a society we have become so frightened and so …

Those dozens of hours every week devoted to cleaning, landscaping the yard, or doing chores around the house could be spent selling a product or service, polishing up ideas for a new product, or marketing a new opportunity. Even light-intensity activity appears to provide benefit and is preferable to sitting …

A lot of the most valued parts of a relationship are invisible. Here's the good news: it didn't take me too long into my work with Kathy to realize that she actually did have a lot of safe spaces in her life. Norway has, if not the lowest, then nearly …

In fact, changes in sleep patterns are among the major symptoms doctors use to diagnose clinical depression. Perhaps the most important reason this posture is so beneficial is that it helps with elimination. For example, people with damage to their visual pathways can suffer from Charles Bonnet syndrome. The adrenals …

That is, each level in the hierarchy has to do with groupings of phenomena or experiences from below it. In a study of almost 2,800 people, Harvard University researchers found that those who ate breakfast every day were 44% less likely to be overweight and 41% less likely to …

As grateful as I am for the gift of technology, I never want it to compromise my relationships or my ability to live the full life you created me to live. Madeleine L'Engle, another of my beloved companions along the road, said, We can surely no longer pretend that our …

In normal periods of REM, dreams occur only in the sleeper's imagination. You can learn quite a bit by choosing activities or hobbies that will give you a chance to learn something that may already exist inside of your spirit. The aim is to first notice the information and then …

It's not yoga that expects anything from you, it's the yoga community. If you follow the rhythms of nature you will rediscover the true sense of the word work, as adventure, journey, conquest, but also as rest, since winemakers and gardeners know that trusting nature means letting her work and …

No7 is another over the counter brand I like as they use some more cosmeceutically-geared ingredients and make them more accessible for all. Then I asked the question, 'Have you reset your goals for this year? There's no doubt in my mind that connecting with intent matters -- for you and …

A business-owner parent is in a perfect spot to mentor his or her child to run a company. They are showing the way by providing an example, and by doing so they also exemplify true leadership. Why not look to start with three to five sessions of 30 to 60 …

The good news is that intermittent fasting is completely different. Furthermore, it eliminates some of the most counterproductive discipline lapses--the mindless ones that we don't even realize we are doing. Having too many tasks to complete every day may overwhelm you and can leave you tired and unmotivated. But as …

The school work was hard, but what challenged me most was my environment. By now I imagine that you are getting the idea of what this is about. A special call-out to cisgender people: use your privilege to advocate for others. I think of that Emily Dickinson line 'Truth is …

The type of imagery I mean here is not perfect nor concrete. Today I can break a project into parts and work on one, or stop and switch to another part of the same task, or temporarily leave it altogether to work on something else entirely. Ideally, your skin makes …

Joanne, another client of mine, was an example of a woman who followed all the rules, putting up with her husband's drinking and waiting around for him to come home whenever he pleased. Some people blame extenuating circumstances: I stay married for the kids. Ellis was appalled, calling David's aspirations …

In the next article, we explore why people who feel such a deep sense of internal peace can get pulled out of Fundamental Wellbeing entirely by, often unfelt, stress. It took me four years and so much money for infertility treatment. This doesn't mean you need to choose cycling as …

Yet, researchers would tell you this is not the case--there is no payback. When the game was drawing to a close, the player ranked 280 exclaimed: I'm fantastic and I'm about to win! It never ceases to amaze me that people can often spend days and months analyzing and interviewing …

Then a few years ago I joined a boot camp and found myself running. For example, each time you achieve a particular milestone (such as running for 1 minute without stopping), you gradually increase the level of difficulty for the following session (such as running for 90 seconds without stopping …