Having a Strong Life Purpose Eases Loneliness of Covid-19 Isolation, Study Finds Those Who Felt Their Life Was Guided by Meaningful Values or Goals Were More Willing to Engage in Covid-19 Protective Behaviors Summary: Why can some people weather the … Continue reading
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11 Ways to Cultivate Resilience
“I am not what happened to me. I am what I choose to become.” – Carl Jung Bouncing back is a concept well understood in the context of recovering from a sports injury. Following favorite players’ comeback stories fills fans … Continue reading
Emotional Resilience: 9 Ways to Be Resilient in Tough Times
How to become more emotionally resilient in the face of uncertainty. When uncertainty rocks our world, making us wonder which path to take, what decision to make, or whether to respond at all, it can be crippling for some of … Continue reading
Why Socializing Is More Exhausting Now—and How You Can Get Your Mojo Back
The fatigue is real. There seems to be a lot more napping involved in post-COVID socializing. At first, I thought it was just me needing to rest up before a cookout, or dozing off in the midst of a movie … Continue reading
10 Science-Backed Ways To Avoid Depression
Depression is an extremely common experience, which can be hard to escape from once an episode has begun. Psychological research has found all sorts of ways that the chances of developing depression can be reduced. From social connection, through building … Continue reading
The 4 Steps That Will Increase Happiness, According To A New Study
Researchers believe these daily habits will train your brain to achieve better overall well-being. (Worth a try, right?) Researchers believe they’ve cracked the code when it comes to achieving overall emotional and mental wellness through four key pillars. This past … Continue reading
6 Simple Strategies That Contribute To Personal Growth
Personal growth is challenging but rewarding. Still, despite knowing the good that lies in wait, it can be difficult to get into the swing of things when it comes to self-improvement if you work on yourself. With all the hurdles, … Continue reading
Bibliotherapy Proves Reading Is More Than A Cure For Boredom
Grief, fear, heartbreak, depression — book therapy promises to treat it all. Eight months ago, when his father died suddenly of a stroke, the last thing on James Mitchell’s mind was literature. There were, of course, far more pressing matters … Continue reading
5 Tips For Combating Loneliness During Lock Down
Weekends and weekdays are not what they used to be, with a pandemic happening all over the world, we are all told to stay home and self-isolate for an extensive period of time. Although this is to help reduce the … Continue reading
20 Small But Substantial Ways You Can Use Pandemic Isolation to Emotionally Grow
Has anyone else been thinking lately about the endless ways that life can challenge us? Because I sure have. Whatever negative events you may have imagined happening in your future, the coronavirus pandemic was probably not one of them. It … Continue reading
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