Instant Success and Instant Coffee

Unlike instant coffee, making big changes in our lives takes a lot of time, hard work, and dedication. The internet, newspapers, and magazines are full of advertisements appealing to our desire for quick results, whether it be to get rich, improve concentration, be more likable, or to achieve our dreams. In the same way that…

5 People You Should Stop Resenting

The word “resentment” comes from a Latin word, “sentire,” which means, “to feel.” The prefix “re-“ means “again.” Resentment, then, can mean “to feel again,” which accurately describes the way people relive their feelings of anger and frustration when they resent somebody. Reliving these negative feelings can weigh a person down with negativity, however, and…

The Power of Mindset and Getting Your Body Healthy and Fit

Fitness professional Sam Kappel writes that the first thing he coaches someone in is developing their mindset around their goal. This helps them overcome the obstacles that can get in the way of these goals by committing them to their goal. Accomplishing goals, whether fitness or otherwise, is a journey to be taken in baby…

Don’t Take Vacation From Your Good Habits

A lot of people share a similar experience when it comes to developing good habits such as eating healthy and exercising regularly. The scenario involves being careful to maintain a healthy and productive schedule during the week and then to take breaks from the good habits on the weekend. This can develop because we feel…

10 Tips for Healthy Families and Relationships

Colorado State University’s marriage and family therapy experts have compiled a list of relationship tips for Colorado’s Marriage and Family Therapy week. The first tip is to take care of yourself so that you are able to take care of the ones you love. Beyond keeping yourself healthy, it is also important to do something…

Women with ADHD: More Self-Harm & Suicide Attempts

The results of a recent study published in The Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology show that women diagnosed with ADHD as young adults, particularly combined type ADHD, are more likely to attempt suicide or participate in self-harm. In the study, 228 girls between ages 6 and 12 participated, half of whom were diagnosed with…

How to Avoid Blowing Up at Your Spouse

Although most people would never “blow up” at just anyone, spouses can sometimes receive the brunt force of pent up frustration and anger. These outbursts can take a serious toll on a relationship and lead to marriage problems. There are several preemptive things a person can do to avoid the bad habit of venting anger…

How to Overcome Stress and Anxiety Naturally

Stress and anxiety are acknowledged parts of everyday life for most people due to lifestyle changes and the daily challenges that everyone faces. Excessive stress and anxiety can lead to health issues, however, so there are many medications available to help people manage their stress and anxiety. There are also many natural methods that can…

Do You Play the Blame Game in Life?

According to Mike Bundrant, the director of the iNLP Center, the blame game is where a person blames other people and his or her environment for the the things wrong with life. Playing the blame game means being inactive in life and allowing the quality of life to depend on what everyone and everything else…