Anyone parenting young children will be familiar with the phrase “there’ll be tears before bedtime”. But in a quieter, more private way, the expression seems perfectly pitched to describe the largely hidden grief of ageing.
We know how taking things personally affects us in a negative way. We know it is a bad habit, but it seems complicated to resist the thoughts that come to our minds.
Life brings us a lot of pointers that are intended to help awaken us to greater realities and perspectives beyond the limited ways in which we see ourselves and the world. Understanding our fears is at the top of the list.
Focus on right now, not the distant future, to stay motivated and on track to your long-term health goals
Loneliness, a universal human experience, often conjures images of an aching heart yearning for connection. However, recent insights suggest that our understanding of loneliness requires a more profound examination beyond the need to belong.
They’re serving what?! How the c-word went from camp to internet mainstream
In its Buddhist origins, mindfulness involves showing compassion towards yourself and all living things.
Being single sucks. At least that’s the impression you get when watching Christmas movies. So many of these films focus on finding love during the holiday season.
A few years ago, there was considerable anxiety in some quarters about “political correctness,” particularly at universities. Now it’s known as wokeness, and even though the terminology has changed, the concerns are much the same.
In Britain and the United States, we are used to “Father Christmas” and “Santa Claus” but other countries and cultures celebrate female gift bringers.
They say appearances can be deceiving. In the case of gift giving, they might be right.
For many who are suffering with prolonged grief, the holidays can be a time to reflect and find meaning in loss
Welcome to the holidays, a time for families coming together. It’s exciting to visit your partner’s family and experience new relationships and rituals
Winter brings more than just ugly sweaters – here’s how the season can affect your mind and behavior
How to stay hopeful in a world seemingly beyond saving. After all, the realities of rising sea levels and more frequent and severe storms are scary prospects.
Many of us tend to pursue areas of strengths and ignore areas of weakness. There’s good reason to use strengths. They reinforce competence. But there’s also good reason to explore and utilize weaknesses.
How Christmas music in adverts and shops harnesses nostalgia to encourage you to spend more
Businesses fear of losing their clients may lead to what researchers call “pandering” - offering consumers what they want to hear rather than what they need.
Intellectual humility is a key ingredient for scientific progress
Let’s explore ways to train our brain so we can stride confidently into life’s grand meeting room, project our voice with conviction and aplomb, flipping the script on imposter syndrome.
Why everyday decisions feel so stressful – and what to do about it
I’ve made mistakes. Many. I’ve done things I am not proud of. Repeatedly. We can’t correct the wrongs we’ve committed in our lives, but we can try not to repeat them.
It’s beginning to look a lot like burnout. How to take care of yourself before the holidays start