Communicating About Work Stress Is Important for Couples No matter how good your relationship is there will always be stress, whether it’s from work, family life, or anything else, something will always come along to cause friction. This is why communication in couples is so important, and has been proven to be an important indicator […]
The Benefits of Hugs and the Importance of Physical Touch
Hugs Are Beneficial For Us All You probably don’t think about the scientific benefits of hugs while having a cuddle. You likely just throw your arms around a loved one and forget your troubles. It’s a natural way of greeting someone you like, showing somebody you care, expressing joy or sympathy, and just getting a […]
Why Are We Better At Recalling More Emotional Events?
What You Need To Remember About Emotional Memories Emotional memories are easier to recall. We all remember the big days over the small ones. Why is that? Well, it turns out it’s all about how our brains process emotions and memories. Let’s take a look. The Important Brain Parts to Know First things first, there […]
The Importance of Prioritizing a Healthy Sleep Schedule
The Importance of Prioritizing a Healthy Sleep Schedule We all know how it feels to wake up after a night of tossing and turning, groggy and irritable, ready to hit snooze and go back to bed. Unfortunately, for many of us, this scenario is a daily occurrence. But what most of us don’t realize is […]
The New Year Has Arrived! But, What Does That Mean For You?
The New Year Has Arrived! But, What Does That Mean For You? Welcome 2023! This is a great time to take a step back and get some clarity on what you want this year to bring! It’s important to take some time and reassess your goals. This means taking the time to re-evaluate what you […]
How Self-Compassion Helps Keep You Mentally Tough
Mental Toughness Is All About Recovering From Mistakes The Jersey Boys sang, “big girls don’t cry,” and the Cure sang, “boys, don’t cry” (presumably regardless of size). Being tough is valued in the society we live in. For instance, in a lot of workplaces we’re expected to take mild abuse from customers and supervisors without […]
How Our Brains Use Mind Blanking for Their Benefit
Your Mind Going Blank is Actually A Good Thing Do you ever stop and think about just how much our brains have to do throughout the day? The brain is the epicenter of the nervous system. That means every little bit of stimuli we sense through our bodies, our brain has to register, determine what […]
How Experiencing Burnout Can Be Toxic to Your Brain
The Toxic Impact of Burnout After running around all day, working hard, and trying to do all that we need to do without slowing down, suddenly—bam! We hit hard into a brick wall. There comes a time where we just need to stop because we can’t do any more. This is what happens when we […]
How The Amygdala Hijack Can Be Dangerous For Parents
When the Amygdala Takes Over We Become Irrational Being a parent is a very difficult job, obviously. You’re handed a little human that is vulnerable, completely dependent, and can’t tell you how they’re feeling. All the parenting courses and books in the world can’t prepare you for having to raise a little mind to be […]
Our Conscious Mind May Actually Be Our Subconscious
A New Way of Looking at Our Consciousness You’re conscious, right? I mean, you’re here reading this right now, so you must be a little conscious. This isn’t you having a dream; you’re really here so if you’re reading this you must be awake too. And you are aware of what you are reading, aren’t […]