Are you a glass half empty, or a glass half full, sort of person? According to research, negative thinking and the many feelings that can accompany it, such as stress, pessimism, hostility, and anger, trigger several processes in our bodies, including stress hormone release, metabolism, and immune function. Long periods of stress increase inflammation in […]
Among the heartbreaks, losses, chaos, and confusion, there are gifts. Being able to recognize them not only lifts our spirits, but also helps our bodies, minds, and relationships. What you focus on expands, for better or worse. Focus on what’s lacking and what you cannot control, and you’ll live as a hostage to self-pity and […]
Many of us are incredibly hard on ourselves, and we are used to thinking that whatever we do isn’t good enough. Even some of us unquestionably believe that self-flagellation is necessary for us to achieve our goals. Further, this mindset assumes that our anxiety, depression, and stress are a result of us not trying hard […]
Our lives are a towering stack of “may perhaps” right now. Though we are dealing with a lot more change than usual, the reality is that most days start and end with uncertainty. The only constant in life is that it will involve change, and try as you may control the future, sometimes all you […]
“What day is it?” asked Pooh. “It’s today,” squeaked Piglet. “My favorite day,” said Pooh.” ― A.A. Milne What does it mean to live just for today? Just for Today-thinking reminds us that, we are expected no more than to do the things that we are able to do today. By limiting our horizons […]
By Veronica Vidal Uncertainty can keep us up at night, obsessing over ways to protect ourselves from anything that might go wrong…. Or it can motivate us to practice acceptance, live in the moment, and embrace the adventure of living. We don’t know … what’s coming tomorrow might not be easy—or it might fulfill us […]
By Veronica Vidal What does it mean to live one day at a time? One-day-at-a-time-thinking reminds us that, by limiting our horizons to tonight, we will do, feel, say, or think ONLY what we are able to manage for the next few hours. This principle of living in the moment is very much embedded in […]
Faced with pain, failure, loss, pandemic, and insecurity, all people have the inherent capacity to gather enough strength to continue with life, adapt to new situations, overcome, and grow. This is called resilience. In a nutshell, resilience can be defined as is the remarkable ability of humans to adapt when faced with adversity, as well […]
Letting go is about accepting what is happening right now, and not worrying about what will come up tomorrow. Fully accepting the situation as it is without constantly wishing it would be different, is the way to get on the road of being OK. And this isn’t limited to accepting situations. We have to start […]
Several studies have found that more grateful people experience less depression and are more resilient following traumatic events. Multiple studies have found that people with higher levels of dispositional gratitude have signs of better psychological health, including higher levels of perceived social support and lower levels of stress, depression, and anxiety. Let me share 4 […]
