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I Went To The U.S. Army's Resilience Boot Camp. Here's What I Learned About Mental Toughness
I used to think I was resilient. But when I contracted a mysterious illness (which turned out to be a chronic autoimmune disease) at age 28, I quickly...
24 Stress-Busting Holiday Hacks To Help You Save Time & Stay Healthy
If you're like most of us, December is a month of rushing around to shop, bake, plan, and attend parties. We finish the year tired, annoyed, sluggish,...
15 Ways To Stop Stressing Yourself Out ASAP
Being told to reduce the stress in our lives is largely falling on deaf ears. Modern life is stress. There's no escape from the external pressures...
My Double Life As A High-Functioning Alcoholic (And How I Finally Found Happiness)
It took a dramatic event for me to admit that I had a problem and to finally face the reality of what I'd become.
15 Ways To Show Yourself Gratitude (And Why It Matters)
Thanksgiving is about sharing joy and love with those you appreciate. And, yes, it is a beautiful tradition, setting aside time to say thank to the...
How To Know If Your Chakras Are Blocked (And What To Do About It)
Have you been tired lately? Agitated by the smallest remarks or activity? Are you frustrated because you feel stuck in an unhealthy pattern, or...
Why I Think All Men Need Therapy
Let me preface this by saying I'm part of this group, too. Just because I’m a licensed therapist doesn’t mean I don’t need therapy. I have many, many...
How To Find Purpose In Your Job (No Matter What You Do)
After three months of maternity leave, I had gone back to work, and things just didn’t feel right. I was in a major funk. I couldn’t put my finger on...
25 Ways To Be Happier (And Why Your Relationship Depends On It)
I recently stumbled upon a quote by author Tom Robbins that perfectly describes why love often fails:
5 Powerful Affirmations To Start Your Week Right
Here are a few of my favorite mantras for getting through life's tough spots.
I Had Superficial Relationships For Years. Here's What I Was Doing Wrong
It started with the realization that I didn't know who I was.
10 Activities To Make You Happier Today — That Don't Involve Spending Money
Creative, free activities can bring you just as much joy as anything money can buy. See if you can incorporate any of these 10 ideas into your routine...
After 16 Years With My Wife, It Still Feels Like The Honeymoon Phase. Here's Why
I met the love of my life at 17, while both of us were working at Burger King. She hated me at first — thought I was an arrogant know-it-all. Over the...
My Anxiety Is Never Going Away — Here's Why It Keeps Me Healthy
I had my first anxiety attack at the age of 14. Over the next 12 years, we had what I would call an "on-again, off-again" relationship.
This Is The Best Career Choice You Can Make, According To Science
When making career-related decisions, many of us find that our heads and our hearts provide us with conflicting advice.
The #1 Thing That Can Make Or Break Your Relationship
Love vanishes in the face of controlling behavior.
The Trick To Being Happier At Work Is Easier Than You Think
We spend so much of our lives at work, it's vital to create an environment that's pleasant both aesthetically and emotionally.
5 Tips For An Earth-Shattering Orgasm You HAVEN'T Already Tried
Next time you’re getting intimate, take the reins, and give your partner some adult sex education.
10 Tiny Tweaks You Can Make NOW To Majorly Improve Your Life
If you start to incorporate these 10 incredibly simple — yet powerful — habits into your life, you'll start seeing results almost immediately.
7 Things Never To Say To Someone Who's Suffering From Anxiety
When I was plagued by choronic anxiety, I woke up every day with a weight on my chest. I had trouble breathing, broke into cold sweats constantly, and...