Editor’s Note: This article is a reprint. It was originally published September 14, 2017. For many, happiness is elusive at best and at times near impossible. There’s always something (or someone) pushing our buttons, making us feel less than joyful. According to Barbara Fredrickson, a psychologist and positive-emotions researcher, most Americans have two positive experiences… Read More »
Everyone is talking about emotional regulation as the new therapy. It’s basically about taking back control by learning to name your emotions. Here’s a guide Sometimes our emotions can make us feel overwhelmed, as if we have no control. That can often lead us to react in ways that are unhelpful, such as comfort eating,… Read More »
Researchers at the University of Michigan analyzed 23 research papers on the connection between physical exercise and happiness. They reported that as little as 10 minutes of exercise a day was linked with joyful moods. The type of exercise did not matter. Those who exercised a little more were around 30% more likely to consider… Read More »
The Duchess of Cambridge has entered The Chelsea flower show, inspired by the Japanese idea of ‘forest bathing’. Sarah Ivens reveals how escaping oppressive city life and taking a walk in the woods can benefit our health This year the Duchess of Cambridge has entered The Chelsea Flower Show for the first time. The Duchess will be creating… Read More »
The first time I truly took a break from social media was in 2015, at a summer camp for burned-out adults called “Camp Grounded.”