Why Letting Go of Control Can Help You Enjoy Life
Feeling the need to be in control is natural. It’s something we all inherently want, and we feel best when we know exactly what is
What Is Breathwork and is it Beneficial?
Breathwork is about being able to control how you breathe and it has many health benefits for your mind and body. But what exactly is
Why Perfectionism Stops Us from Creating New Habits
When we decide to create a new habit — exercise, healthy eating, meditation, writing — we can get excited and optimistic, and have an idea
How To Tell Your Friends You’re Depressed
Deciding to tell the people you love that you’re struggling with depression is a big step. Not only is it challenging to find the energy
Can Counseling Help With Depression?
Depression is a serious mood disorder. with an estimated 16 million American adults having at least one major depressive episode in the past year.1 It
Is Lack of Gratitude Dragging Down Your Relationship?
A new study suggests that mismatched thankfulness is bad for relationships. Imagine that you’ve embarked on a quest to be more grateful. You dutifully journal
How Your Relationships Can Bring Out the Best in You
Here are six things you can do in your relationships to support your growth. Every week, my wife and I have a meeting where we
When Are You Most Likely to Catch Other People’s Emotions?
Researchers discovered an important factor that influences how contagious emotions are. In a new study, Stanford psychologists examined why some people respond differently to an
Being Empathic Doesn’t Make You a Pushover
A new study finds that more prosocial people are less aggressive in competition—but they tend to win out in the long run. Looking back at
Why Is It So Hard to Apologize?
“I’m sorry.” Those two little words can be so hard to say. Research reveals why we struggle to apologize. Apologies are the Brussels sprouts of
Cheating Happens in Our Blind Spots
By recognizing our blind spots, we can reduce the chances that we will cheat or be cheated on in our romantic relationships. When I was
Loving People As They Are
Through paying attention we learn that we are in a vibrant, enriching relationship with everyone around us. A friend once told me about repeated fights