Mindfulness & Happiness

Mental Modelling is a relatively common concept in personal development: Find someone who’s getting the results you want, learn how they did it, and basically copy their approach. This makes sense from an objective standpoint. If the world is objective in nature, this...

KEY POINTS We all need a boost sometimes, especially when something goes wrong. Look around your home and remember that everything you see, you created. The truth is: If you have succeeded before, you can do it again. We all need a boost sometimes, especially when...

New research is starting to explore how gratitude works to improve our mental health. With the rise of managed health care, which emphasizes cost-efficiency and brevity, mental health professionals have had to confront this burning question: How can they help clients...

While you might know that you need to exercise your body, did you know that it might also be important to exercise your mind? You've probably heard the old adage "use it or lose it." Many researchers do believe that this maxim applies to your brain health. Brain...

Yes, you really can “rewire” your brain for optimal performance at work and home. By the time you finish this article, your brain will be different. The reason for this cerebral shift is neuroplasticity – or the brain’s ability to change and restructure itself. Every...

Identify your type of perfectionism and learn how to cope Key Points The three types of perfectionism are socially prescribed perfectionists, other-oriented perfectionists, and self-oriented perfectionists. The approach of “healthy striving” can help people find the...

There are certain thoughts that are common to individuals with depression. These negative thoughts can be considered symptoms of depression. For any one individual, there are a host of thoughts that make up their script of negativity. You may notice that certain...