Confusing fear with anxiety is a rather easy thing to do, and mental health experts have a clearer understanding as to why. There are similarities between the two. For instance, both fear and anxiety are processed in an area of the brain called the amygdala. The amygdala is responsible for regulating our fight (cope with) … Read more
Even a healthy divorce is a time of stress and challenges and can affect your mental health and well-being. Divorce is usually not simply the end of a long-term relationship but also involves significant changes in your living situation, financial health, and family dynamics, all of which are stressful. Affirmations for divorce can help give … Read more
I believe that if we took a poll of our readers, we would find that many of them (myself included) have been in relationships with at least one person that changed us. Some of those relationships left us feeling generally cheerful and happy. You had a sunny disposition toward life and the possibility of finding … Read more
Let me guess, you find yourself often asking the question, “Why can I not do anything right?” Maybe you don’t like what you see in the mirror and feel others aren’t impressed either. Or perhaps you’re a perfectionist? I know how it feels to have low self-esteem and live daily with insecurities. There are several … Read more
Every month is an opportunity for a fresh start. The beginning of the month is a great time to reflect on your goals and accomplishments, set new goals, and encourage yourself to achieve more. Monthly affirmations are a powerful technique to take advantage of this time and make the most of the month ahead. Why … Read more
It’s easy to look forward to the big things in life. We have all experienced that feeling of anticipation as we prepare for a wedding, look forward to a job promotion or the annual family reunion. The problem, however, is once they are over… we often suffer from a feeling of emptiness until the next … Read more
Jealousy and envy are often considered some of the more destructive human feelings. Jealousy often makes us do incredibly harmful things, both to ourselves and to the people around us. When you are jealous of someone you experience a plethora of negative emotions, it brings out the worst aspects of us. We’ve compiled a list … Read more
When I watched my pet frog munching on some mealworms I had diligently placed in their terrarium, I couldn’t help but notice that he looked like he was smiling. Was my frog happy? There are many images of frogs with big grins on their mouths, so I am sure you’ve wondered about that too. Are … Read more
Positive affirmations are proven to improve your mood, increase self-confidence, and help you accomplish all your goals and dreams in life. But did you know that affirmations for intelligence can also help boost your IQ? Positive intelligence affirmations improve cognition, and here are the best affirmations for intelligence. Why Intelligence Affirmations are Important to Raise … Read more
Do you really want to know how to make a narcissist miserable? I mean, they are fair game after all they did to you. And don’t worry about having to itemize the things the narcissist did to make life difficult for you… I’m sure the list is long. I’ve had my fair share of dealing … Read more