You might not have the exact life you want, but there’s a good chance you can love the life you have more than you currently do. We have a strong ability to make ourselves unhappier than we need to be. We’re also a little slow to implement the improvements that would make our lives more enjoyable. We’re focused on the bad things, fail to see the good things, and tolerate … [Read more...] about Top 10 Ways to Love the Life You Already Have
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The Surprising Truth about Coffee and Brain Health
Would you rather give up your phone for a month rather than skip your morning cup of coffee? Almost half of Americans agree with you, according to one social media poll. Still, with more than 400 million cups of java consumed each day nationwide, you may wonder about the impact on your health. A recent study confirms that the beverage you love probably poses little risk, … [Read more...] about The Surprising Truth about Coffee and Brain Health
The Secret to Sleeping Well with Chronic Pain
Getting a restful night’s sleep can be a challenge for any busy adult. That’s especially true when you’re dealing with chronic pain. Some doctors estimate that 50 to 80% of their patients with such conditions often find it difficult to sleep. It can be a self-perpetuating cycle. Pain interrupts sleep, and the lack of sleep makes pain more difficult to bear because your … [Read more...] about The Secret to Sleeping Well with Chronic Pain
Make Your Negative Emotions Work For You Instead of Against You
We often view negative emotions as things that happen to us. However, emotions are phenomena that we create. Emotions can have an external trigger, but there are things you have to do in order to experience and maintain a full-blown emotion. Emotions aren’t an external condition that has to be endured. In fact, your negative emotions can be incredibly useful if you know how … [Read more...] about Make Your Negative Emotions Work For You Instead of Against You
How to Negotiate a Raise at Your Annual Review
We’ve all been there: worried about discussing money and our salaries at work. But the truth is, the longer we work at a company, the more value we provide it. Maybe you started optimizing processes, or you’ve gotten so comfortable in your role that you consistently exceed job expectations. You might have even gotten so comfortable that you have taken on responsibilities … [Read more...] about How to Negotiate a Raise at Your Annual Review