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Mar 15

Mind Over Matter: 5 Ways to Use the Power of Your Mind To Achieve Your Goals

What comes to mind when you hear the phrase “mind over matter?” Perhaps you picture the ancient spiritual practice of walking over hot coals. Originally used as a rite of passage or test of faith, “firewalking” has more recently been popularized as a way to overcome personal fears and limitations. The idea is that by changing your mindset, you can effectively tolerate physical and psychological discomfort.

Psychology

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Mind Over Matter: 5 Ways to Use the Power of Your Mind To Achieve Your Goals
Mind Over Matter: 5 Ways to Use the Power of Your Mind To Achieve Your Goals
Psychology

9 min read


Mar 10

Teenage Angst: 10 Ways to Navigate the Challenge

Even if you are not a parent of a teenager, you are probably familiar with the stereotype of the sullen, angsty teenager. Adolescence is a period of development that is often characterized by mood swings, angry outbursts, and a confusing mix of physical maturity and emotional underdevelopment. But what exactly is teenage angst, and what causes it? How do you deal with angst, either as a teen or a parent of one? And when do you know when a teen’s behavior is normal angst and when it is cause for concern?

Psychology

7 min read

Teenage Angst: 10 Ways to Navigate the Challenge
Teenage Angst: 10 Ways to Navigate the Challenge
Psychology

7 min read


Feb 23

How to Care Less About What People Think: A Tru Lady’s Guide To Living Fearlessly

In our new blog series, we interview people about their personal mental health struggles, self-discovery, and healing. We hope that in their collective wisdom, you will discover something that resonates with you. People like A Tru Lady serve as brave reminders that we are more alike than different and that every one of us has a story of empowerment to share. — Written by Lindsay Schwartz — Fact-checked by Dr. Christian F.

Psychology

8 min read

How to Care Less About What People Think: A Tru Lady’s Guide To Living Fearlessly
How to Care Less About What People Think: A Tru Lady’s Guide To Living Fearlessly
Psychology

8 min read


Feb 15

Skin positivity: 6 Ways to Love the Skin You’re In

Every day, we are exposed to hundreds of photo-shopped and airbrushed images. In a culture that places a high value on appearance, it’s easy to feel like we don’t measure up. Most of us are self-conscious about at least one body part. For many people, it’s their skin. Luckily, there is the new skin positivity movement. — Written by Lindsay Schwartz — Fact-checked by Dr. Christian F Much like body positivity, skin positivity is about accepting your skin just as it is, instead of trying to “fix” it with myriad products or procedures. Because your happiness shouldn’t hinge on impossible-to-achieve beauty standards!

Psychology

8 min read

Skin positivity: 6 Ways to Love the Skin You’re In
Skin positivity: 6 Ways to Love the Skin You’re In
Psychology

8 min read


Feb 1

How to Harness Anxiety: the Surprising Upsides to Anxious Suffering

Anxiety is typically considered a negative emotion. After all, nothing feels positive about a pit in your stomach or your heart beating out of your chest. But what if you could harness anxiety for greater motivation, self-awareness, and productivity? Research shows that some anxiety is adaptive, and by changing your relationship with anxiety, you are less likely to suffer its negative effects. — Written by Lindsay Schwartz, Fact-checked by Dr. Christian F

Psychology

10 min read

How to Harness Anxiety: the Surprising Upsides to Anxious Suffering
How to Harness Anxiety: the Surprising Upsides to Anxious Suffering
Psychology

10 min read


Jan 25

“Why Am I So Hard On Myself?” 7 ways to challenge your inner-critic

In a world in which we are constantly bombarded by idealized images on social media and advertisements, it is easy to feel inadequate. We are often our own worst critics, ruthlessly judging our perceived flaws or berating ourselves for the slightest mistake. If you are wondering, “Why am I so hard on myself,” it may comfort you to know that many people struggle with self-criticism. — People often have the misconception that they can bully themselves into doing better. But just as a bullied child is unlikely to thrive, being hard on yourself leads to less motivation and greater anxiety and depression. If you are looking to silence your inner-critic, here are some things to consider.

Psychology

9 min read

“Why Am I So Hard On Myself?” 7 ways to challenge your inner-critic
“Why Am I So Hard On Myself?” 7 ways to challenge your inner-critic
Psychology

9 min read


Dec 8, 2022

Hyper-Independence: Breaking Free from the Legacy of Loneliness

Independence is generally considered a positive characteristic. But like any personality trait, independence falls on a spectrum. — Written by Lindsay Schwartz — Fact-checked by Dr. Christian F Some people do very few things for themselves, and some are hyper-independent, priding themselves on needing no one. As with many things, the optimum lies in the middle. Some self-sufficiency is important, but human beings are interdependent by nature. Everyone…

Psychology

8 min read

Hyper-Independence: Breaking Free from the Legacy of Loneliness
Hyper-Independence: Breaking Free from the Legacy of Loneliness
Psychology

8 min read


Nov 21, 2022

Triggers for Empaths and How to Avoid Them

Empathy, defined as the ability to understand and share the feelings of others, allows us to connect with and provide comfort to one another. With the exception of psychopaths, all humans are capable of empathy. But like most traits, empathy occurs on a spectrum, with some people being more empathic than others. — People with high levels of empathy are called empaths. There are many triggers for empaths, but by learning what to avoid and how to practice self-care, empaths can protect themselves from emotional burnout.

Mental Health

10 min read

Triggers for Empaths and How to Avoid Them
Triggers for Empaths and How to Avoid Them
Mental Health

10 min read


Nov 17, 2022

Forget Me Not: Making peace with the fear of being forgotten

There is an iconic scene in the 1988 movie Beaches in which Hillary, who is dying from viral cardiomyopathy, searches frantically for a photo of her mother’s hands. “I can’t remember her hands!” Hillary says to her best friend, CC. CC helps Hillary find the photo, then comforts her by saying, “I know everything there is to know about you, and my memory is long.” As CC walks away, Hillary whispers, “I’m counting on it.”

Phsychology

7 min read

Forget Me Not: Making peace with the fear of being forgotten
Forget Me Not: Making peace with the fear of being forgotten
Phsychology

7 min read

Filler bite - Wohlgefühl

Filler bite - Wohlgefühl

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Directly translated wohlgefühl means pleasant feeling sense of well-being. Read about everything mental health and wellness.

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