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Hardships are part of life. However, as we bounce back from setbacks, we tend to grow stronger. Not only do we build our resilience, but we also foster empathy and compassion for those going through similar challenges. “The world breaks everyone, and afterward, some are strong at the broken places.” – Ernest Hemingway This week
Depression is a mental illness that affects millions of people worldwide. While there are various treatments available, researchers have discovered something you can do to help minimize symptoms – hugs! Yes, that’s right – hugging can help improve mood and reduce anxiety and stress levels. Surprised? Well, studies have shown that hugging stimulates the release
We all have natural preferences when it comes to our sleep schedules, but have you ever wondered why maybe you’re full of energy in the morning while your friend or roommate comes alive at night (or vice versa)? The answer might lie in your chronotype—your body’s internal clock that dictates when you feel awake and
Each one of us is trying to do our best to deal with the chaos of life. So much goes on in our inner worlds – from thoughts, and fears, to stories, and biases. So of course whatever happens in your inner world can impact your relationships with other people. Pay Attention to Your
It is no secret that conflicts and misunderstandings exist in every relationship, despite how it might appear to the outside world. How these conflicts and misunderstandings are dealt with determines how the relationship will progress or end. How do you deal with conflicts in your relationships? One can think that there are two kinds of
When my ex-wife and I separated in 1999 and divorced two years later, I never imagined that we would one day spend a week together as friends. Over the past quarter century, our lives had rarely crossed, except on the day our divorce was finalized and at our daughter’s wedding in 2012. Yet here we
Let’s be honest: Mornings are tough. In fact, mornings are the time when our cortisol levels are at their highest. It’s no wonder so many people experience morning anxiety and stress. So, maybe you’re in need of a bit of morning inspiration, something to help you get your day off on the right foot and
John D. Rockefeller is an iconic American business industrialist who was born into a large family of modest means in upstate New York in the 1800’s, and would go on to become one of the wealthiest people in modern history. He was entrepreneurial, innovative, and savvy with his money, and he knew a thing or
“The most powerful thing you can do right now is be patient while things are unfolding for you.” ~Idil Ahmed When one door closes, another one opens, or so the saying goes. From experience, I know that the new door doesn’t always open right away. Often you spend some time in the hallway, the state
When we’re in the midst of difficult times, we desperately want life to be different. We wish to be anywhere but here. When we try to change our circumstances or force things to happen a certain way, it’s normal to experience a great deal of frustration. We don’t have control over external factors – but