How To Handle Divisiveness Without Anger And Angry Words

The Red vs. Blue Chasm getty Talk about disconnects! According to Lauren Aratani of The Guardian: 55% believe the economy is shrinking, and 56% think the US is experiencing a recession. Even though the gross domestic product (GDP) has been growing every year since the pandemic. 72% think inflation is increasing. Even though the rate … Read more

How to Be Less Judgmental

“Pausing helps us recognise, ‘For whatever reason, I’m looking through my judgy lens,’” Dr. Bonior says. “Then you can remind yourself that’s probably not the most accurate or helpful perspective.’” Sometimes, you can just notice a thought and let it go — a core part of meditation — before moving on to some of the … Read more

A good read for great connections

When I was younger, I would have been perfectly happy spending hours alone in my room reading, learning about my latest obsession, and letting my mind wander. But my mom was intentional about creating opportunities for me to engage and socialize—encouraging me to interact with all the guests who visited our house and making me … Read more

How to make friends as an adult – NBC4 Washington

With “loneliness epidemic” splashed across headlines and a steady stream of social media posts asking people how to find connection in the D.C. area, we decided to dive into a stubborn issue that many of us have struggled with. How do you make friends as an adult? It’s not an easy task, but know this: … Read more

Women’s Involvement In Finances And How To Avoid Financial Regret

Successful women of varying ages and backgrounds. getty Several studies have recently found that women have varying degrees of involvement in their finances over the course of their lives. Many women throughout have felt financial regret due to varying levels of involvement and inaction. This is a discussion of those findings, along with actions women … Read more

The No. 1 gentle parenting mistake and how to avoid it

In her new book “The 5 Principles of Parenting: Your Essential Guide to Raising Good Humans,” Aliza Pressman outlines how parents can raise resilient kids. Pressman is a developmental psychologist and co-founder of the Mount Sinai Parenting Center. One key step is self-regulation, or the ability to respond to experiences in a way that is socially … Read more