According to the old saying, time flies when you’re having fun. The same thing happens when you’re in a state of flow. That’s the term coined by the psychologist Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi. Flow describes an experience where you lose yourself in what you’re doing. You feel totally immersed and engaged. There are even changes in your brain activity, like increased dopamine … [Read more...] about A Foolproof Formula for Finding Your Flow State
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A Quick Guide for Cutting Down on Sugar
Most people love sugar. It’s sweet, great for giving us spikes in energy, and a wonderful way to indulge in something special when you want a treat. Unfortunately, as great as sugar might taste, it’s not so great for your health. Added sugars are responsible for around 17% of the total calorie intake of adults in the US, and all that sugar leads to weight gain. If extra … [Read more...] about A Quick Guide for Cutting Down on Sugar
How To Be More Optimistic Every Day
Are you a “glass half empty” kind of person? Maybe you consider yourself to be a realist, or you think you’re more of a pessimist. Either way, you might find that life gets a little more enjoyable when you can take a more optimistic approach to things. Research suggests that optimists actually enjoy a range of lifestyle and health benefits just because they look on the … [Read more...] about How To Be More Optimistic Every Day
13 Ways to Encourage Your Child’s Interests
Giving parents and children additional time to spend together has been one of the few bright sides to the pandemic. If your family was home for most of this past year, you’re probably more familiar with your child’s interests. Maybe you see signs of talent that you’re eager to develop. Maybe you’re concerned that they need more constructive options for filling their leisure … [Read more...] about 13 Ways to Encourage Your Child’s Interests
9 Steps to Stop Drinking Alcohol
Drinking is a socially accepted coping mechanism. It’s an acceptable way to deal with a breakup, stress at work, or social anxiety. But maybe you’re starting to find that drinking alcohol is affecting your family or work relationships. Or maybe you’ve reached a point where you realize you don’t actually enjoy drinking. Are you curious about how to stop drinking … [Read more...] about 9 Steps to Stop Drinking Alcohol