According to Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith’s rest theory, we need seven different types of rest in order to feel rested and fully ourselves. This may explain why we keep feeling tired even after sleeping well for weeks and months. Or, it may indicate why, even when we’re most tired, an afternoon […]
Life is busy for all of us; family, friends, work, pets, etc. We don’t even seem to have the time to be sad, right? However, sometimes, it can become very difficult to not give in to sadness and there are moments when it’s inevitable and it wreaks havoc in our […]
It can be a challenge to set boundaries with individuals who’re toxic; however, it can be learned and when we do it, it can have an empowering effect. Boundaries help us take proper self-care. When we have them, we’re dealing with less anger and resentfulness since we’re meeting our needs. […]
Empathy symbolizes love, care, compassion, and consideration. In short, it’s a human’s capacity to do better and expect better. Empathy is crucial for ending all cruelty and aggression in the world. In fact, the common belief is that people with dark personality traits like sociopaths, narcissists, and psychopaths lack empathy. […]
When the mind is anxious, it will make you believe things about yourself and your life that aren’t necessarily true. In fact, anxiety tends to lie a LOT. The mind creates scenarios and often plays tricks on us. Knowing this will help us get back in the driving seat and […]
Mental health issues can happen in people of all races, ages, ethnicities, and sex. In fact, plenty of men deal with signs of mental disease symptoms, yet admit this less often. For men who have a hard time recognizing and accepting this, their mental disease becomes a crisis of silence. […]
Of all the habits that help us do better and feel better, a regular workout is one of the most feared ones. In fact, only 5 percent of adults in the US work out daily for half an hour, according to the CDC. However, exercise isn’t that bad and it […]
In yoga philosophy, the individual spirit or atman operates through five bodies or layers known as the Pancha koshas. According to this concept, we have a map that helps us understand our inner, truest selves. We’re beings with so many layers, from our physical body to our bliss body. Our […]
The psoas muscle is one of the most important muscles we have. Without this pivotal group of muscles, we won’t actually be able to get up from bed in the morning. But, it’s also essential in enabling us to dance, run, do yoga, or lie on the couch. The psoas […]
Oxytocin, also known as the love or cuddle hormone, plays a pivotal role in human bonding. It’s naturally released during breastfeeding and childbirth and it’s essential for the bond between a baby and their parent. Kissing, cuddling, hugging, and sexual intimacy trigger the production of this hormone and help strengthen […]