The warm feeling of wellbeing that washes over you when you've done something kind isn't just in your head. It's in your brain chemicals, too.
When we feel joy, we feel great about ourselves. We feel confident, powerful, capable, lovable and fulfilled. These are all good reasons to experience more joy in our life. Here are seven ways to do it.
Read MorePsychologists often talk about personality traits, but what exactly is a trait? It is our personalities that help make us unique individuals, but not everyone agrees on exactly how many different traits exist. Some break personality down into very narrow and specific traits, while others prefer to look at traits much more broadly.
Read MoreCollege can be a mentally strenuous period for students as they make their way through various educational programs. Between balancing school responsibilities, potentially working a job, and maintaining their personal interests, life can rapidly feel overwhelming for students. Subsequently, it can become easy to put health on the backburner.
Read MoreAll individuals will face some challenges to well-being and thriving throughout life. Learning to work through these challenges is necessary for basic survival, but also offers a powerful opportunity for enhancing growth and well-being.
Read MoreWhether starting out or rebuilding after betrayal, here's how to move forward.
Read MoreEverything feels more challenging when you're dealing with depression. Going to work, socializing with friends, or even just getting out of bed can feel like a struggle. But there are some things you can do to cope with your symptoms and improve your quality of life. Here are eight tips for living with depression.
Read MoreThe words “Give” and “Up” should never be together in your mind.
Read MoreKindness is the engine that propels us forward, both as individuals and as a society, towards goodness and greatness.
Read MoreWellness is the pursuit of continued growth and balance in the seven dimensions of wellness. Many people think about "wellness" in terms of physical health only. The word invokes thoughts of nutrition, exercise, weight management, blood pressure, etc.
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