It was full of optimism and predicted a brave new world of peace and love. In previous articles, we have discussed how we sometimes switch on our autopilot when life goes into everyday mode. Others may start by seeking adaptive responses (eg, seeking self-care when the discomfort feels too great …

With all the evidence that exposure to violence in the media can prime and model violent thoughts and actions, we might reduce aggression by minimizing people's exposure to such media depictions. Of course, if you are concerned, check with your own doctor for advice. How would the parties like to …

Driven entirely by the desire for power and advancement, they must win at any cost. Donna sees energy, and when I showed her the five-element salutation, she remarked on the beautiful transformation of energy around my body. A second reason happiness is often elusive is because evolution has installed in …

I had dreamed of being seen, appreciated, and validated for my work as an artist and healer for as long as I could remember. He has been tasked with seeing to it that everything falls in place and he has even identified an ideal location for his wealthy boss to …

But what researchers are beginning to suspect is actually the reverse--it's the women who adapt faster. One must often wait until the muse is upon you, but what if you need to draw on your creativity today? Can we give it new instructions, via CBT or similar, to stop it …

Essential oils of herbs such as thyme and oregano act as antiseptics. The Gut channel (nipple line) of Chinese medicine represents a fascial plane that communicates with the layers of the gut. Only if you can remain firm and steadfast after experiencing all the ups and downs in the world …

First, I asked Brain to create a profile of his ideal executive assistant. All else being equal, your chances of being affected by a seasonal disorder are roughly the same whether you live in Colorado, Kentucky, Montana, or Maine. He reaches his goal while giving the impression of not even …

Maybe you wanted an education you couldn't afford. A few weeks later, at our next session, he was delighted to tell me that the meeting had gone very well and he was continuing to use the planning template for other communications. This is a question my friend Azalea Moen asks …

Misses the boat with: Taurus and Cancer Suns because it doesn't stick to the point. Instead of focusing on ourselves as the center of our universe, we benefit by perceiving that we are a part of a constantly changing, interrelated dynamic where no one is greater or lesser--we are all …

Once the purpose is defined, you need to come back to the people. It was essential that I remained un-compromised, even as I was feeling battered and a bit bruised. Moreover, they may realize that they had previously endured difficulties in the past, and their journey in suffering began far …

Darling, you have been given a gift if only you have the courage to accept it. They have settled for a life of poverty and hardship. This was a serious venture, and Benjamin's work was too immature for The Courant. Why does my mother's death feel right and Harry's death …

High-intensity interval training (HIT) is surfacing as superior to steady-state aerobic training, even though it has a lower calorie-burn in comparison to traditional aerobic exercise. Increasing your connection could begin by striking up a conversation in the coffee queue, starting a meeting with a smile and a question, or sharing …

Significantly diminished ability to think or concentrate regularly, or chronic indecisiveness Remember that habits, if practised consistently, become a part of you and you end up doing them automatically. Interestingly, this works not only in the immediate aftermath of an event, but also long after an event. Otherwise, the emotional …

We'd visited a cool, old vintage arcade while on a vacation, and now we were back in Nashville, and he was desperate to be back in front of some games. The pyramid is inverted only when it's safe for you to answer the blue phone first. Instead, we must do …

For example, certain memories are triggered by smells, such as Grandma's perfume or smells you associate with the home where you grew up. The key points between the young brain and the old brain and how they learn are as follows: They found that people were more likely to assume …

I want a better life for my children, is the way it is often expressed. By combining their deep knowledge of neuroscience with the results of dozens of previous studies, Krakauer, Brown, and Yarrow presented a framework to understand athlete cognition at its most fundamental level. Her favorite one to …

Meditation lovers have a completely different reaction. After all, what you really want, the essence of your desire is harmony and a beautiful home where you will enjoy each other's company. I wanted Dr H to fire all the cannons at my son's broken immune system and fix him today--preferably …

And notice I didn't name a specific time for you to get up. These are very clear, personal and constructive messages. If you bring those energies to your bedroom, it becomes harder to sleep there. The pain fits into that self-caricature as yet another source of difference. The most serious …

These boundaries remain in place and are renegotiated with suggested oversight of a professional. After applying toner, always remember to moisturize within a minute so that your skin can hydrate immediately. They would be left with nothing to do but boring old reading or drawing. (Conveniently, I had not planned …

Whereas spring signs see life as starting out, the winter signs see life as winding down, so the challenge is to get them to try new things and to see the world through fresh eyes. How will you know that, if the literature in question is not your native habitat …

Many great and creative minds of history have made a practice of voracious note taking as a way of sorting their thoughts and processing their experiences. We adapted this particular ritual for our first miscarriage, using elements from a beautiful Japanese ritual for lost pregnancies, called Mizuko Kuyo (mizuko means …

You also need to let go of any dependence on the narcissist--emotional, physical, and financial. Comment sections exist because they increase traffic to a website and boost loyalty to a site's brand. Heavy fat stores, especially accumulated around the abdomen, release chemicals that trigger inflammation and lead to high blood …

For any trip under 10 kilometres in a large city, riding is the faster, easier option. I was standing in a park in Leeds, a little away from the path, gazing up at a beautiful moon. You may also notice that you are less prone to depression and mood swings …

Even in the midst of any experience you can access the experiencer by a simple shift of your attention. If you eat this dessert, your emotions will be content, but your body is likely going to need a rest from fat and sugar for a few days. Violent crimes still …

Even Carol Dweck admits to slipping up once in a while, praising her family for brilliance rather than efforts, but the point is to create new habits that have the potential to communicate a sense of self-efficacy and an accurate representation of our children's abilities. You know when people are …

We all know a person who is stone cold when it comes to emotions. The idea that the car is the ultimate symbol of freedom is quintessentially American, but car advertisements the world over promise that you will be driving on meandering roads by the coast, surrounded by nature, with …