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Happiness is something you hear about a lot—the keys to happiness, the secret of happiness, which foods and vitamins to avoid if you want to be happy, what country is the happiest country on earth, and so on. Despite all the talk around the sunniest state of mind, happiness can often seem all too elusive….
When you’re feeling really low, it can be hard to see that things will be good again. During a downturn, you might lack the energy you need to increase your happiness. Maybe you’ve directed your disappointment inward; you don’t feel good about who you are anymore. While physical exercise can’t make you happy, going for…
Stress in life is inevitable. You’ve probably developed a pattern of dealing with the lows in life. Maybe you have a few comfort foods, turn to your friends, or work through a downturn by going for a run. Research suggests that there’s one particularly effective stress-reliever, and it’s in your bedroom. Sex can make a…
If you’re like most people, potential happiness is the incentive behind much of what you do. When you’re looking for a new job, you’re seeking a happier way to spend your work week. If you have a long-term partner, part of your love for that person is likely tied up in the sense of happiness…
It’s sometimes thought that emotional distress is entirely separate from physical pain. You might have been told that feelings of sadness, loneliness, and shame are not related to back pain, headaches, or fatigue. The truth is, often when your body is in pain, it’s because you’re in pain in your mind as well. The mind…
When you are sad, the emotions overwhelming you have the power to interrupt your life. You might feel as if you don’t have the strength to get up out of your chair, let alone go about your day as if everything is normal, being there for those who depend on you. Episodes of depression can occur…
You sleep for eight hours or more every night, yet you wake up just as tired as you are at the end of a long day. You’re achy, and your head hurts. You type your symptoms into Google and you start to worry—it could be the flu, or maybe it’s something more serious. Your doctor…
One of the most wonderful things about being in a serious, committed relationship is having someone who knows more about you than anyone and who cares for you deeply. When infidelity enters into a marriage, all the things you value about your relationship come into question. Learning that you’ve been cheated on is usually accompanied…
One of the primary mechanisms used by anxiety and depression to keep us down is negative self-talk. If you have social anxiety, you might return from a party overwhelmed by thoughts that no one liked you and kicking yourself for mistakes you feel you made. Negative self-talk is destructive because it doesn’t have much to…
Chronic anxiety is more than feeling on edge. When you’re experiencing an anxiety disorder, psychological and physical feelings of fear and stress prevent you from engaging in life the way you truly want to. If you feel like your anxiety has more control over you than you do over it, mindfulness can help. What is…