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Beyond Counting Sheep: 7 Tips for Deep, Refreshing Sleep
The benefits of a restful sleep cannot be understated. Waking rested improves your emotional, mental, and physical health. With a good sleep you can start the day without an alarm clock, refreshed and energized and with no need for a caffeine fix to get...
Thought Training for Anxiety, Depression, and All-around Well-being
“Don’t believe everything you think” Allan Lokos For a New Year's resolution, why not try thought training, a way of ensuring that your thoughts serve you through the year? Training your thoughts is especially important if you face anxiety, OCD, or...
Why Social Connection is Good for your Health and 6 Steps to Improve Yours
“One of the most beautiful qualities of a good friendship is to understand and to be understood.” –Seneca One of the most severe forms of punishment in Roman times was exile, isolating one from friends and family. A recent meta-study on loneliness (a study...
“Thanksgiving” for Couples: The Importance of Creating Healthy Relationship Habits by saying “Thank you”
Many families celebrate holidays like Thanksgiving with family gatherings, special foods (and turkey leftovers), vacations, or visiting a special place. Reliable, healthy patterns add structure and comfort to life. Such customs provide touchstones for...
A Little Kindness Goes a Long Way; A Lot Can Save Your Marriage: How Kindness Creates Healthy, Happy Relationships
Kindness is in our power, even when fondness is not. –Mark Twain I'm often asked what the key to a happy marriage is. There are many factors that make a relationship great, but the common denominator in all long-lasting and happy relationships is kindness. An...