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4 Everyday Exercises to Manage Your Anger
Unless you’re a Tibetan monk, surrounded by nothing but other peaceful Tibetan monks, chances are you run into people and events that make you plain ol’ angry sometimes. And that’s okay. Anger is a very common human emotion, and in man…
Is My Anger Normal, Or Should I Seek Help?
Life wouldn’t be life without those little irritants that push our buttons. And when our buttons get pushed, it’s completely natural to feel angry. In fact, anger is a normal emotion that can facilitate better communication and positiv…
Do I Have PTSD? Recognizing the Signs
As shocking instances of mass shootings continue to occur all over the United States, we often hear people talk about Post-traumatic Stress Disorder, or PTSD. Frequently associated with post-war veterans and victims of mass violence, P…
Stepping Back from the Edge: How to Deal with Anger in the Moment
Anger is a natural and healthy emotion that everyone feels from time to time. But when you find yourself being caught off guard with unexpected anger or feeling anger at a time when you can’t express it, it can be difficult to cope wit…
5 Reasons Your Child Should Be in Sports
If your son or daughter spends too much time at home with a glazed look in their eye and the glow of a smartphone in their face, you might want to consider signing them up for school sports. Getting your child off the couch and active …
Learning How to Regulate Your Emotions: A Key to Life
How do you deal with overwhelming or ‘hot’ emotions?What are “hot” emotions? – love, joy, jealousy, anger, excitement, disappointment, confusion, overwhelmed? These are just a few that quickly come to mind…
Is Meditation for Me?
As beautiful and joyous as life can be, it can also be plain ol’ stressful. Whether it’s hefty mortgage payments, killer commutes, or bosses who don’t give us the credit we deserve, stress can come at us from all different angles. Surv…
When Will I Start Feeling Better? Grieving for the First Time
One of the most devastating experiences we must endure in life is grieving the loss of a loved one. Although we have the knowledge that everyone will eventually die, and we logically understand the finality of death, no amount of infor…
5 Signs You Aren’t Practicing Self-Care
Self-care is complex. Anyone can tell you to do it, but only you can bestow the gift of self-care onto yourself. But before you can begin bestowing, you’ve got to first recognize that you are worthy of caring for yourself as you do oth…