Crying communicates vulnerability, which can strengthen social bonds and reduce feelings of isolation. So, go on, feel free to cry out! Just keep the tissues handy. And ignore the odd looks from passersby on the street.
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Crying communicates vulnerability, which can strengthen social bonds and reduce feelings of isolation. So, go on, feel free to cry out! Just keep the tissues handy. And ignore the odd looks from passersby on the street.
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There’s something uniquely powerful about singing together. Whether it’s in a choir, around a dinner table, a place of worship, or even at a concert, shared singing creates an instant sense of connection. And that connection is deeply nourishing for mental and emotional health.
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We all hear it: That little voice in our heads that never leaves us. The critic that speaks to us in quiet moments, in stress, in fear, and in hope. Sometimes it encourages us. Other times, it tears us down.
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The new habit or routine you want to initiate in the New Year doesn’t need to wait. Start it now and get in the pattern of changemaking. The forced feelings of joy in December should help push you like a good coach or trusted friend.
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Gratitude is more than a positive habit—it is one of the most well-researched tools for improving both mental and physical health. Over the past two decades, studies in psychology and neuroscience have shown that regularly practicing gratitude can reshape the brain, strengthen the body, and increase overall happiness.
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Every first Sunday in November we “fall back,” a common utterance as we turn our clocks back one hour marking the end of Daylight Saving Time (DST) and the ushering in of shorter, darker days. Who among us doesn’t loathe this particular form of time travel?
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I broke my wrist a few months ago. I knew it instantly, and also knew my life of daily workouts and twice-a-week Onero (osteoporosis workouts), driving, and my independence was over. For a while, anyway.
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