How Healthy Are Your Relationships? Relationships are the foundation of our lives. The people we surround ourselves with, from friends and family to romantic partners and colleagues, have an enormous influence on our happiness, health, and overall wellbeing. But how can we determine if our relationships are truly nourishing or potentially toxic? We will explore […]
Groundbreaking research in the 1990s discovered that “mirror neurons” fire whether monkeys perform an activity themselves or observe others engaging in it (Rizzolatti & Fabbri-destro, 2010). In the decades since, studies suggest humans also have mirror neurons, and they are fundamental to what it means to be human (Penagos-Corzo et al., 2022). In fact, neuroscience
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A cultural paradigm shift is happening in awareness of the mind-body connection. Ordinary people are talking about nervous system regulation. People are using “dysregulation” as a catchall to describe how they feel when they are not on top of their game. Or to explain the behavior of their children or partner. What is so wonderful
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The Secret to Happiness? Science Says It’s Strong Relationships What if the secret to health, happiness, and living longer had nothing to do with superfoods, exercise plans, or the latest self-help books? What if the answer was right in front of us all along – our relationships? Decades of compelling research, including the influential PERMA
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Have you ever watched in amazement as a family member or acquaintance overcame seemingly insurmountable obstacles with strength and courage? Coping with life’s challenges is what epic history is made of. Abraham Lincoln overcame crippling depression – then called melancholia – to become President of the United States. What choices did Lincoln make that changed
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As humans, we depend on others for survival. Starting from birth, the need to be fed, bathed, clothed, sheltered and cared for is essential for survival and optimal function. Because healthy human development requires physical and emotional care, fear of abandonment can result from unmet needs in either childhood or adulthood (Fraley, 2019). The impact
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Conquering the Insidious Power of Procrastination John took a deep breath as he stared at the blank page on his computer screen. He’d been putting off starting this project report for days. He glanced out the window where golden autumn light filtered through crimson leaves…then forced his gaze back to the cursor blinking impatiently. The
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The Sneaky Focus Killers Sabotaging Your Productivity We’ve all experienced it – you’re fully immersed in an important work task, laser focused, in the zone. Suddenly a notification pops up on your screen, distracting you. Before you know it, you’ve fallen down a rabbit hole of checking emails, scrolling social media, or clicking links from
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Unlocking Your Pathway to Engagement and Productivity Rory was completely dialed in, hands working expertly as she sanded the detailed edges of the bookshelf. The noise of the workshop faded as she focused intently on the precision required. Hours passed unnoticed as she finished sanding and began staining the wood. Suddenly, the alarm she’d set