Power naps prevent burnout, and morning sleep perfects skills
Do naps prevent burnout? Evidence is mounting that sleep may enhance information processing and learning, and can ease irritation and frustration.
Why you need to stop waiting for life to get better
So much of our lives are spent waiting for the good life. But what if we stopped waiting? Here's why - and how - to stop waiting for life to get better.
How to reboot the romance in your long-term relationship
For many in long-term relationships, life doesn't include a lot of couples-only fun. Here are some ways how you can reboot the romance.
Don’t worry, be happy – just go to bed earlier
What time you go to bed, and how long you sleep at a time, might actually make a difference in how much you worry.
Pregnancy zen: Lower stress reduces risk of behavioral issues in kids
Mothers who experience significant prenatal stress may have to deal with a lot more stress in years to come, as they might unintentionally be increasing their child's future risk for behavioral issues.
Bouncing back from burnout
With so many different things on our plates, it's no wonder that more people are reporting feeling overwhelmed. But if you're not careful, that can quickly turn into burnout.
Moms & dads: Plan ahead for baby’s night wakings
When it comes to raising healthy, strong kids, parents need to work as a team -- all day and all night. Here's why.
Why confidence matters
We spend a lot of time and effort developing our skills and abilities, but there's one key element that can hold us back despite all of our efforts: our confidence.
How to be happy in an unhappy situation
Sometimes life throws you into a miserable situation, and it can seem pretty dark. But that doesn't mean you can't find happiness somewhere.
5 ways to nurture a positive body image
Self-worth needs to go beyond appearance fin order to nurture a positive body image. Here are five keys.
The stress of being too busy: When your plate’s too full
Too much to do and too little time to do it? Here are some ways to deal with the stress of being too busy.
5 signs that your partner may not be good in a crisis
Sometimes the very things we find attractive in someone may actually be warning signs that they may not be good for us in the long run. Those high exp... Read more...
Check email less to reduce your stress
Is your inbox burning you out? Research suggests that easing up on email checking can help reduce stress.
4 reasons you really should use up your vacation time
Americans leave about 429 million vacation days unused every year. Here's why you need take a real vacation - for your health and well-being.
7 easy ways to say ‘no’
Just say no? It's not always so easy. But here are some simple things you can do to get out of the 'yes' habit.
The way of the peaceful parent
Parents will always have stress -- that said, I've learned that we can find peace.
Tips on slowing down (and getting a grip) in today’s fast-paced world
From fast food to high-speed internet and short-lived Snapchats, people pack more into their day than ever before. Here are some tips for slowing down.
Meditation really can help you process thoughts & feelings
There are countless ways of meditating, but the benefits remain basically the same: more peace, less stress, better concentration.
Yoga might help people cope with bipolar disorder
Many people have found the benefits of yoga for bipolar disorder, some saying that yoga had been 'significantly life-changing.'
Let it go: Stress reaction more important than its frequency
Your stress reaction and perception is actually more important to your health than how frequently you encounter stress.
Financial strain can really mean physical pain
A lack of money can be painful in many ways. But new research shows that for many people, things physically hurt more when you're financially insecure.
Helicopter parents can get too involved in kids’ homework
Parents who take the helicopter parenting approach may be hindering their child's development by becoming too heavily involved in homework.
90% of people overlook a big key to weight loss
An expert says that diets usually fail because people don't address their emotions about food, making weight loss incredibly challenging.
Stop and smell the flowers: Scents really do soothe stress
Numerous researchers have reported on the benefits of aromatherapy as a way to help manage stress. Here's a look.
