Humans have become more and more separated from other animals, physically and cognitively. Studies of animal behavior remind us just how similar humans and other species can be...
How Alike are Humans and Other Animals? You Might Be Surprised!
Category: Wellness & Wellbeing
Bereavement Rituals: Two Stories of Grief and Remembrance
We'll all experience loss during our lives. People process grief in their own ways, in their own time. One person may light a candle or release rose pedals downstream. Another might eat a loved one's favorite food, sing their favorite song, or engage in their favorite activity.
Having Different Diets Doesn’t Need to Be a Dealbreaker
While some couples struggle with communication, deciding what to watch on tv, agreeing on a budget, or dividing household chores, for others, the biggest hurdle is learning to navigate their vast differences in culinary habits. Cooking together can be a challenge if you have dietary differences, whether they result from allergies, sensitivities, lifestyle, ethical choices, or personal preferences. Here are four approaches worth exploring.
Viewing the World through a Sociological Lens
We're all, to some degree, students of the social world. We've spent a lifetime, consciously and nonconsciously, attempting to uncover meaningful patterns, and extract insights, from our interactions with others. We watch one another, puzzled at times by the behavior we observe. We continuously search for explanations that might reveal other people's underlying motives. To some degree we're hoping that our interpretations might allow us to predict what will happen during future exchanges. In other words, we've all used a sociological lens, from time to time.
How to Stop Sneezes and Sniffles in Their Tracks!
When I have the slightest tingle in my throat, at the first sign of the sniffles, when I wake up with a slight headache, or pressure around my eyes, I go into defense mode. Sometimes, I start acting before the first red flag, because it's "that time of year", or I noticed the ragweed count on the rise. Below are the practices and products I've come to count on, to get me back on track when I'm starting a downhill slide.
Make Time to Play: Embrace Fun, Joy, and Laughter
As a blog writer, I’m also a blog consumer. I read for fun, to learn, and to see what topics are "hot". Without getting into the statistics of it, there are tons, literally tons of people who feel they've lost their joy, meaning, and passion.
The Power of Our Minds, Inspirational Quotes
Quotes are a source of motivation, inspiration, relaxation, contemplation, and also courage. They can be held in one's memory, or placed somewhere they'll be seen regularly. Sometimes people put quotes on their bathroom mirror or fridge, others frame them and give them a home on work desks or walls. A good quote can help someone through emotional turbulence or support them as they push toward their physical limits. Perhaps, most importantly, quotes express complex messages, universal truths, and deep emotions, clearly and simply, in ways that resonate and move us.
How to Start Training to Heart Rate
I wish I'd realized, at the time, that the fatigue which kept me from checking my watch was actually the consequence of not training effectively. This turned out to be equally true of my tunnel vision. As soon as I started training to heart rate, I felt more comfortable. I was listening to my body and working within my limits. I could look at my watch or around the neighborhood, even chat with other runners! For the first time, I was actually able to enjoy myself and experience flow when I was running.
Consent is about Communicating and Respecting Boundaries
Taking a more proactive approach to consent requires creating relationships where open and honest communication can take place. It involves listening intently, with all of our senses, to the words, body language, tone of voice, and movements of others, as they respond to our words, actions, and movement. It requires respecting the boundaries of others, and gracefully accepting rejection, without questioning or demanding explanations.
Try These Unique Date Night Ideas
Carving out time for intimacy becomes even more vital as relationships progress. Connecting as a couple is an essential component of having a healthy and satisfying long-term relationship.
Beginning Yoga, or Considering Yoga? Read This!
Yoga isn't, as sometimes perceived, "just an hour of stretching". It builds strength, improves posture, aids in digestion, and yes, it will improve your range of motion. But that's listing just a handful of the numerous physical benefits...
How Do I Start a Low FODMAP Diet?
Some people have adverse reactions to consumption of short chain carbohydrates. These adverse reactions are not a consequence of malabsorption of short chain carbohydrates. They result from the response of the body, in some people, to that malabsorption.