Experiencing days when you're a bit more sensitive to criticism or feedback is normal. Maybe you're feeling unusually stressed or didn't get enough sleep the night before. However, getting defensive or upset every time someone points out areas for improvement can indicate you're prone to taking things too ... Read More
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What Does the Bible Say About Using Marijuana?
In November 2012, Colorado passed the Colorado Marijuana Legalization Amendment, or Amendment 64, legalizing marijuana in the state for everyone aged 21 and over. Since then, most states and Washington, DC, have moved towards legalizing marijuana by decriminalizing it or allowing recreational or medicinal use. In ... Read More
What’s Motivational Interviewing? How It Works
Motivational interviewing (MI) is a client-centered, directive therapeutic approach that aims to help individuals resolve their feelings of ambivalence about change. Unlike some other therapeutic approaches that may rely more on confrontation or interpretation, MI emphasizes empathy, collaboration and evocation to ... Read More
“Dopamine Dressing”: A Guide to Feel-Good Fashion
Feeling comfortable in what you're wearing and confident in your appearance overall can truly boost your mood. That's something most people intuitively understand, but the idea of dressing for joy has now turned into a movement: dopamine dressing. Understanding Dopamine Dressing: Your Questions Answered Dopamine ... Read More
Avoid the Psychological Weight of a Bigger Waistline
It's easy to be sensitive about the smallest change in weight or appearance — after all, no one looks at you more than you do. Maybe you wake up in the morning after a night in which you ate a larger meal than usual. You look in the mirror and ask yourself: Was this belly fat always here? Should my chin be more ... Read More
10 Easy Tips to Improve Mind and Body Wellness
Updated on June 4, 2024 Every year, people make new resolutions to improve their health. These may include goals for weight loss and better fitness, but not so much for mind-body wellness. This New Year, the following tips to improve mind and body wellness may be worth considering. What Is Mind and Body ... Read More
Why Stress Is the Enemy of Creativity
"Stress is the enemy of creativity. Our best work often comes from a state of nonchalance, when our minds are calm." — Will Meier, "The Next Web" People often think of creativity as being the source of art, music and films, but many people's work requires them to generate new ideas. Trying to do creative work is a ... Read More
The Skinny on Lily Allen’s Adderall Addiction
There are plenty of tactics out there to lose weight quickly. And while some of them may even work, they often come with some potentially dangerous side effects. One particularly hazardous weight loss approach is abusing Adderall. This prescription drug can suppress your appetite, resulting in weight loss, but it's ... Read More
