In a world where emotions aren’t really taught in school, full of consumerism and competition, we’re constantly made to feel we are lacking and that we need to strive for more in order to achieve “true” happiness. But gratitude actually affects the brain at a neurological level. Being grateful increases the feel-good hormones dopamine and serotonin. In fact, just searching for things to be grateful for has this effect.
3 Habits That Are Sabotaging Your Resilience (and what to do about them) 3 Habits That Are Sabotaging Your Resilience (and what to do about them) 3 Habits That Are Sabotaging Your Resilience When someone asks you how you are doing, what is your typical response? You probably say something like “fine,” or “okay, how…
Reclaim Your Mental Real Estate with the Science of Resilience Reclaim Your Mental Real Estate with the Science of Resilience Reclaim Your Mental Real Estate with the Science of Resilience Have you ever thought about buying a new car and then see that car everywhere? Or have you ever woken up in a bad mood,…
When we face grief or loss, it’s easy to want to run from the discomfort. It takes strength to process what is happening. Allowing ourselves the time and space to grieve is not a luxury, it is a requirement for resilience.
Spark Joy with ResilienceSpark Joy with Resilience 5 Ways to Spark Joy with Resilience Tomorrow marks the first official day of spring. Marie Kondo has become known as the “Guru of Tidying Up.” Her KonMari method of decluttering has launched what NPR called “an organizational renaissance” as well as a New York Times bestselling book…