How to reduce stress and silence your inner critic
In 2024, 43% of adults said they felt more anxious than they did the previous year, according to an American Psychiatric Association poll. While the source of Americans’ stress varies – the economy, gun violence and climate change – the effects are the same. We become unproductive, unmotivated, and our own worst critic. That’s because […]
7 things that actually help, from a doctor
Google searches for “how to reduce stress” are at an all-time high. “I’m actually hearing from a lot of my own patients that they can’t remember the last time that they were this stressed and unable to see an end in sight,” says Dr. Neha Chaudhary, a double board-certified child, adolescent and adult psychiatrist. “The […]
'Spring Anxiety' Is Real—Here's How to Handle It | SELF
If the transition out of winter makes you feel restless, overwhelmed, or on edge, you're not alone. Experts share why this happens and how to … Source link
Psychology is revealing how to have a better relationship with money
Conversations with your hairdresser can be quite revealing. And when I went for a trim earlier this year, the gossip was especially good. It was close enough to Christmas for our chat to turn to gifts and giving and, as he snipped away, my stylist had some juicy anecdotes to share. One customer had complained […]
Why you’re having a hard time making friends—and how to fix it
Research shows that social relationships outside your family are crucial to maintaining a happy, healthy, long life. But as we get older, spouses, children and aging parents can monopolize the time we were once able to dedicate to nurturing friendships. Less that one-third of adults ages 30 to 49 say they have five or more […]
How To Be Happy As An Entrepreneur
How to be happy as an entrepreneur getty Running a business takes everything you’ve got. Most entrepreneurs push themselves to breaking point, skip meals and workouts, and believe the grind equals growth. But science tells us happiness comes from balance, not burnout. The most successful founders know this, and they protect their wellbeing like they […]
4 ways your workplace encourages toxic productivity—and how to fix it
It’s normal and expected for a job to encourage you to be engaged and productive, but unfortunately there are some workplaces that breed the perfect conditions for toxic productivity. Toxic productivity is “working and needing to be productive, even at the detriment of your own health and wellbeing,” according to Jennifer Moss, professional speaker and author […]
How to Not Take Things So Personally, According to Experts
As someone who’s been called “too sensitive” more times than I can count, I get that attempting to learn how to not take things personally can feel about as possible as trying to “just relax” or “stop overthinking.” (What else am I supposed to assume when a friend leaves my last three texts on delivered—meanwhile […]
What Is ‘Cancer Ghosting’? Here’s How To Deal With It
“Cancer ghosting” is when people whom you thought would be around and offer support suddenly … [+] disappear after you’ve been diagnosed with cancer. (Photo: Getty) getty Few people would say, “Gee, I really would like to be ghosted.” That’s under any circumstances, let alone when they have cancer. But visit discussion forums like Reddit, […]
I’m a Psychologist Who Used to Hate Winter—Here’s How to Learn to Love It
It’s not that people never complained about the weather up in the Nordic countries, Dr. Leibowitz says. But she observed that they were big on what she calls “winter-positive small talk,” too—like chatting about how soft and stunning the natural light was and how comfy and restorative the next few months would be. The takeaway: […]