Many people would say that to really thrive, you have to do the work. But what, really, is “the work”? For Byron Katie, her practice—known as The Work—is a way of looking inward to solve difficult problems and find joy in your life. With both The Work and her book, Loving What Is, Katie encourages ...
The weather is warming, trees are blooming, and amidst it all, there’s a new sign of spring optimism: people are being vaccinated against COVID-19 in growing numbers. But as the country starts opening up and a return to normalcy appears on the horizon, a troubling trend is already brewing. Imagine the annual pressure to shed ...
From the daily challenges of the “new normal” to the nightly news, by now you’ve probably noticed that the arrival of 2021 didn’t exactly erase all the stress of 2020. While you can’t do much about what’s going on around you, what is within your control is how you react—which means having a few coping ...
For many of us, personal space is at a premium these days. If you’re finding yourself overwhelmed, stressed, or burned out, it’s time to create more peace at home. Since we’re spending so much time indoors, even small shifts like moving a candle to your nightstand or trying a new tea blend can go a ...
Dr. Aimée Gould Shunney, ND is a naturopathic medicine advisor for PlusCBD Oil, a company specializing in high-quality hemp extract products. Read our interview with her to learn how she got into naturopathic medicine, her favorite PlusCBD Oil product, and the five things to consider when buying a hemp extract product.
Here’s a different tea latte recipe for each day of the workweek. Whether you favor the sweet scent of rose or nutty flavors of almond and turmeric, every recipe features adaptogens—herbs that are believed to help your body respond to stress. This special class of plants may have a normalizing effect on the body, which ...
For many people, a trip to Hawaii evokes images of paradise—the pristine, crystal waters and bottomless mai tais. Others might be consumed thinking about the 2,500 miles of open ocean between it and the mainland that a plane could potentially crash into, never to be found again.
You’re running for your life through a burning building—someone or something fearsome is hot on your heels. Gasping for air, you feel the floor give out beneath your feet. This is your brain on anxiety, according to people who’ve experienced panic attacks.
When your mind starts racing and your body feels tight—almost paralyzed—and you don’t have a second or the willpower to figure out what to do next: That’s anxiety.
As we get ready to see our families over the holidays, we often put pressure on ourselves to uphold certain expectations. Getting inundated with advertisements encouraging us to spend money we don’t have on things we don’t need doesn’t help.
The zone. Flow state. Transcendence. Regardless of whatever it’s called, everyone from billionaire CEOs to professional athletes to college-aged kids are trying to reach the ultimate plane of efficiency and calm.
The clock strikes 7, the sky is already turning dark purple. Forget about dinner—now it’s “Put the kids to bed, honey, I’ll be home when I can.”
Honking your way down the freeway, Facebook stalking your frenemies, and that stomach-churning feeling of never-ending anxiety could be killing you slowly. Whether you realize (or admit) it or not, negative emotions crop up on the daily. When these feelings aren’t dealt with, they can take a toll on your health. Consider any single moment ...
Nearly 40 million Americans say they have been affected by anxiety disorders, and this can wreak havoc on our health.
A job interview, a speech, meeting the parents—these moments can turn even cool-as-a-cucumber extroverts into quivering piles of Jell-0. That discomfort—feeling like you’re under a microscope, fearing the worst humiliation, criticism, or rejection—is social anxiety, and it happens to the best of us. But it there’s a cure, and it doesn’t involve popping a valium.
Have you noticed yourself gaining weight easily, feeling weak and tired, or constantly battling stress and anxiety? These symptoms are all consistent with what some people call adrenal fatigue.