I’ve been diving deep into working with full commitment lately, in my personal transformative work and working with my clients. It’s fascinating work. The biggest stumbling point for people is the dichotomy between being detached from a goal, so our whole self-image and sense of worth doesn’t rise and fall with our progress toward it…
Negativity Might Harm Your Brain More Than You Think, 3 Tips to Help
Less than seconds after the word “NO” is uttered, dozens of stress-producing hormones and neurotransmitters erupt in the speaker’s and listener’s brain, says Andrew Newberg, former director of The University of Pennsylvania’s Center for Spirituality and the Mind, and Mark Waldman, an associate research fellow. Those chemicals immediately disrupt the normal functioning of the brain,…
How to Deal With Self-Doubt
Any description of human behavior should have something to say about the complicated relationship we have with our emotions. I’m someone who longs to be rational and well-reasoned in most of what I do, but upon reflection, I can see how frequently my life is, instead, steered by emotion. This shouldn’t come as a surprise:…
Can You Control Your Dreams?
Almost everyone dreams, even if they don’t remember their dreams. The practice of lucid dreaming has shown benefits when applied to waking life. Research has shown that if you can remember your dreams, you may be able to control what you dream about using techniques to induce lucid dreaming. When Do You Dream Scientists hypothesize…
How Suffering Can Work for You
There are times in life when things fall apart, when we lose someone or something deeply important that made us feel connected, grounded, or safe. Sometimes many things fall apart at the same time, and it feels like our foundation has been lost, and we are bereft of security. A friend of mine recently went through a…
The Ridiculous Effectiveness of Being Single-Minded
People I’ve been coaching lately have been stuck in indecision about what purpose they should pursue. At this kind of crossroads, we can become plagued by doubt. And that makes sense: If you’re not sure what your purpose is, then going after a single choice can feel really uncertain. How do I know if this…
How the Darker Days Downshift Your Metabolism and Mood
Along with pretty rust-colored leaves and pumpkin spice lattes, there’s another, less-celebrated hallmark of the fall season—the onset of a mental and emotional slump known as seasonal affective disorder. Known also by its very appropriate acronym, SAD, this disorder can sometimes be severe enough to significantly disrupt day-to-day functioning. As temperatures steadily fall and sunset…
Beyond Serotonin: Trend of 2 ‘Prescriptions’ Alleviate Depression, Get at Root Cause
October 1, 2022
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Globally, 5 percent of adults suffer from depression, and a total of 280 million people suffer from depression. Although the use of antidepressants have increased, the treatment results are inconsistent, and people’s symptoms sometimes don’t even improve. However, there are two naturally present antidepressants that people can try. Antidepressants Don’t Work for Some People? Data…
How to Cultivate a Happier Retirement
Researchers have identified several factors besides money that contribute to a happier retirement, including good health, strong relationships, and a sense of purpose. But setbacks are inevitable, in life and in retirement. Not everyone enjoys good health—and no one enjoys it forever. Loved ones die or move away. The pursuits you thought would give your…
The Mental and Physical Effects of Humming
Making a simple, self-created sound for just five minutes might help to reduce blood pressure and stress, and keep nasal passages and sinuses healthy. Humming requires no musical ability. It’s a sound that everyone with a voice can make. It’s something babies do. It’s something elderly people do. Yet, the benefits of humming go beyond…
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