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Like it or not, stress is something every one of us will encounter at some point in our lives. For some people, stress is just an annoying side-effect of a busy life. For others, however, stress is much more of a problem. To an extent, we can expect to encounter some feelings of stress in
After meeting someone we think we might be interested in being in a relationship with, dating is usually the next step. Getting to know someone is probably one of the best parts of meeting new people. We don’t know what to expect and the element of surprise makes the dating phase even more exciting. As
“The happiness of your life depends upon the quality of your thoughts.” ~Marcus Aurelius It’s 3:00 a.m. I lie awake knowing I have a busy day ahead of me, but my mind is racing. I had a few drinks last night, and I know that this is why I am awake at this ungodly hour.
If you’ve taken our chronotype quiz and found yourself with mixed results, don’t worry—you’re not alone! Many people discover they don’t fit perfectly into just one chronotype category, and there’s a fascinating scientific reason for this. While researchers have identified four distinct chronotypes, human biology rarely fits into neat boxes. Instead, our natural sleep-wake patterns
“If you want to conquer the anxiety of life, live in the moment, live in the breath.” ~ Amit Ray On December 12th, 2019, I found myself in a hospital undergoing an exploratory heart catheterization, a wake-up call I could no longer ignore. My health had reached a critical low. I was battling high blood
There was a time in my life when the word “no” felt like a betrayal. A letdown. A tiny rejection wrapped in guilt. If someone needed help, I was there. If an extra project came up at work? Sure, I’d take it on. Invitations, favors, last-minute commitments—I said yes to it all. Because saying no?
“When we are kind to ourselves, we create inner conditions that make it possible to see clearly and respond wisely.” ~Dr. Kristin Neff Searching for a job can feel like an unrelenting test of resilience—a labyrinth of rejection, silence, and self-doubt. When I embarked on my journey to apply for 100 jobs in a single
The drive on I-95 from the New England coast back home to Washington, D.C., was harrowing— construction zones, accidents, and rush-hour traffic. I was glad my husband was at the wheel. After spending the weekend visiting our daughter at college in Connecticut, I was ready to check out, so I scrolled through social media on
Sometimes life gets so busy, and the 24 hours we get in a day simply is not enough for us to do everything we need (or want) to do. We often find ourselves with a long list of priorities, and sadly, in some cases, sleep is at the bottom of that list. Some may consider
“The cave you fear to enter holds the treasure you seek.” ~Joseph Campbell “Our deepest calling is to grow into our own authentic self-hood, whether or not it conforms to some image of who we ought to be. As we do so, we will not only find the joy that every human being seeks—we will