3 Deep Breathing Exercises to Reduce Anxiety

Therese J. Borchard writes this article acknowledging the importance of deep breathing in her personal recovery from problems such as anxiety and depression. She writes that shallow breathing contributes to feelings of panic and that she has personally been reduced to breathing out of a paper bag to maintain physical control of her breathing on…

Are You Impatient for Change?

It hard not to understand why someone in our current society might be impatient for change. The world we live in has two recurring messages on this subject. One, that we aren’t good enough. Two, that change is quick and easy. There is medicine that is supposed to fix our physical and mental health problems,…

Desperately Seeking Happiness

Happiness is one of the most sought after and yet still elusive aspects of life. Happiness is the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow that everyone wants, but so few people can confidently claim to have discovered. The field of psychology has produced a science of happiness through a variety of studies…

Clarity Goes Beyond Just Knowing What You Want

If put on the spot, most people could probably assemble a list of the things that they want out of life. Answers may include things like more money, more happiness, more self-esteem or self-confidence, a better career, better fitness, etc. These are things it is pretty reasonable to want, but the problem is that answers…

Are You in an Unhealthy Relationship?

It’s natural for any couple to have rough patches, but when these rough patches extend into long-term problems it may be time to evaluate the relationship and determine whether or not is is salvageable. Sometimes, we must consider the possibility that not only is it personal shortcomings getting in the way of the quality of…

How to Handle Loss as a Couple

It can be more important than ever for a couple to come together when faced with a loss. Each person needs someone to be there for them and help them to overcome a situation as trying as a loss, so it is important for someone in a relationship requiring this kind of attention to be…

17 Ways to Create the Perfect Workday

For those who feel overwhelmed at work or wonder if there is way to be more productive while also being more relaxed, this article offers seventeen ways to take control of the workday to make every day more enjoyable. The first tip is to do less while accomplishing more. If there is too much going…