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When we’re tense, stressed, or anxious, we hear the same advice over and over: “Relax!” It’s good advice, except when it isn’t. Because in some cases, trying to calm down can have the opposite effect: it actually increases anxiety.
I’ve met more than one person who, when they try to practice yoga, meditation, or relaxation techniques, ends up more stre...
When we think of protein, we immediately associate it with the growth of biceps and triceps, but these nutrients not only help us gain strength and muscle mass, they are also essential for our mental health. If we don’t consume enough, it will soon be noticeable in our mood, concentration, and even the way we cope with stress.
Proteins and neurotransmitter...We’ve all had a coworker who’s a bit of a pain – to put it mildly. It might be that person who always has a criticism ready, who points out every flaw, no matter how small, who refuses to accept suggestions, or who seems to take every single word and action we say as a personal attack.
If you’re wondering why some people react so intensely and seem to have you ...
Happiness is one of those concepts we all think we understand, until we have to define it. In fact, even if you don’t have an exact definition, you probably associate it with feeling good and having pleasant experiences. This view of happiness leaves no room for unpleasant emotions, which we consider its very antithesis. And yet, something as detested and often avoided a...
We live making lists. We make lists of the tasks that await us at work, lists of the day’s obligations, shopping lists, and even lists of the 100 things we want to do before we die. But among so many lists, we’ve forgotten the most important one: the list of what we’ve done. Yes, those wishes and goals that we’ve been crossing off the other lists because we’ve already ac...