My TikTok algorithm has figured out that I feel a fair amount of stress and anxiety, and gives me all kinds of suggestions to resolve it. Most recently, it’s started showing me techniques to reset the vagus nerve. The vagus nerve is the longest cranial nerve, running from your brain to your intestines, and itContinue reading “Can You Reset the Vagus Nerve for Stress Relief?”
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Finding The Best Mood Support Supplements for Women- 5 “Natural” Mood Boosters
Mental health is an important issue to me — my mom is a counselor, and I live with a variety of mental health conditions. Either because of the difficulty of finding a provider, or the stigma associated with seeking treatment, many people turn to the internet for help, and this is totally understandable. Unfortunately, thisContinue reading “Finding The Best Mood Support Supplements for Women- 5 “Natural” Mood Boosters”
How to Make Better New Year’s Resolutions
My New Year’s Resolutions fail (a lot). I’m making better New Year’s Resolutions this year by committing to intentionality and actionability.
How Two Months of Daily Yoga Has Changed My Mind
There’s a lot I’ve learned in two months of daily yoga, and almost none of it has to do with the physical aspect of my workouts.
We’re Wasting Time on Productivity
Rather than become more productive, many of us are wasting time on “productivity” at the expense of competency.
Can We Daydream Ourselves Better?
Visualization meditation is a powerful tool for improving sleep, developing mindfulness, and even improving health. Can we apply its tactics to daydream ourselves better?
The Value of Giving Up
There’s an inherent value in giving up, especially on things that stress us out, don’t bring us pleasure, or work against our general mental health and well-being.
Why Do We Get Weird Bursts of Energy at Night?
The science behind why you get weird bursts of energy at night (and how to keep them from ruining your sleep!)
How To Stay Confident When “Everything Sucks”
It’s tough to stay confident when we fall into the “everything sucks” trap. Fortunately, confidence can be developed, and things don’t have to suck so much.
What is the value of doubt?
If doubt causes us stress, tension in our lives and worry, wouldn’t we be better off without it? I doubt it…so what is its value?