“Energy vampires” are people who drain your emotional energy, whether intentionally or not. Feeling emotionally drained after talking with a friend, colleague, or family member? After […]
If you’re experiencing depression, understanding how to be grateful has nothing to do with hiding how you’re feeling — and everything to do with helping improve […]
The grey rock method is where you deliberately act unresponsive or unengaged so that an abusive person will lose interest in you. Abusive people thrive on […]
Whether it’s from coffee, tea, chocolate, or other sources, caffeine impacts your body in several different ways. For many people, pouring a hot cup of coffee […]
The “bipolar spectrum” includes not only bipolar I disorder, but other conditions that involve depression or mood swings, too — with or without manic episodes. The […]
Impulsivity, inattentiveness, and “time blindness” can all contribute to lateness. Understanding the causes of chronic lateness may help you improve your timeliness. If you have attention […]
The “STOP” acronym stands for stop, take a breath, observe, and proceed. This four-step technique can take a minute or less. Mindfulness has a number of […]
Rest can look different for everyone. Setting aside time to engage in activities, such as watching the sunrise, can help you feel restful and decrease stress. […]
The precise definition of good mental health can be hard to nail down. Defining and discovering how to maintain your mental health for yourself can improve […]
Punishing yourself is a common way of dealing with negative emotions. But mindful awareness and talking with a trusted professional may help you cope. Do you […]