Emotional Health

Preserving Your Purpose- and Your Health- As You Age
Emotional Health

Preserving Your Purpose- and Your Health- As You Age

At age 62, Julie Andrews lost her singing voice. The removal of a cyst irreparably damaged her vocal cords, costing…

Living in Harmony with the Seasons
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Living in Harmony with the Seasons

Many disorders of modern life—from insomnia to unhealthy weight gain to anxiety to chronic stress and burnout—are in some way…

Pat Yourself Peaceful
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Pat Yourself Peaceful

Remember that wonderful feeling of your mother stroking your head or back when you were young? How calm it made…

There Is a Positive Side to Negative Thinking
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There Is a Positive Side to Negative Thinking

The power of positive thinking is deeply ingrained in our society. Platoons of self-help writers and life coaches encourage us…

The Dark Side of Loving Your Job
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The Dark Side of Loving Your Job

Believe it or not, there is a downside to loving your job—it could lead to depression. This is just one…

How to Bust That Stress
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How to Bust That Stress

The holidays are over…and yet you are still feeling stressed. You probably already know some potential remedies—exercise…listen to soothing music…meditate.…

How to Beat Burnout
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How to Beat Burnout

In 2019, the World Health Organization updated its definition of burnout, classifying the consequences of chronic workplace stress as a…

Simple Way to Protect Your Brain
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Simple Way to Protect Your Brain

Do you have a close friend—someone supportive and willing to listen to you even at 3:00 in the morning? I…

The Science of Grief
Emotional Health

The Science of Grief

If you’ve endured the loss of a loved one, you don’t need anyone to explain what grief feels like. But…

Don’t Get Boxed In By Fear
Emotional Health

Don’t Get Boxed In By Fear

If you have an intense fear of snakes, dogs, heights or tight spaces, you are not alone. An estimated 10%…

The Surprising Science of Happiness
Emotional Health

The Surprising Science of Happiness

What does it mean to be truly “happy”? Few concepts seem as simple—even young children can tell you if they’re…

The Upside Of Regret
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The Upside Of Regret

Non, Je Ne Regrette Rien” was French singer Edith Piaf’s final hit. If your French is rusty, that song title…

Rediscover the Many Wonderful Moments of The Past Year
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Rediscover the Many Wonderful Moments of The Past Year

I just received the final photo proofs from my daughter’s September wedding. Perfect timing since it’s time for my trek…

Let Go of Envy…and Feel Happier
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Let Go of Envy…and Feel Happier

Envy may be considered one of the seven deadly sins, but it’s actually a perfectly normal, universal emotion. With envy,…

Please Don’t Pass The Baby
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Please Don’t Pass The Baby

Holding and cooing at a baby is a two way communication… while you may think the infant is adorable they may feel differently. Give them their space.