Many of us can be quite tough on ourselves, believing it is necessary to grow, improve, or simply execute our lengthy to-do lists. But research suggests that self-criticism can lead to lowered self-worth, anxiety, and depression. The good news is there is another way. Self-compassion, recognizing a difficult moment or situation, and treating yourself with… Continue reading Why Self-Compassion is A Better Motivator than Self-Criticism
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Don’t Let Self-Consciousness about Your Body Stand in The Way of Sexual Pleasure
I’ve always been fixated on little things. Lately I’m obsessed with my chin hairs. Despite a nearly decade- long history of electrolysis, waxing, and now plucking with tweezers, I remain plagued by spiky, white, nearly invisible chin hairs. They require vigilant monitoring as they spring up day and night. Lately when my partner and I… Continue reading Don’t Let Self-Consciousness about Your Body Stand in The Way of Sexual Pleasure
Helping a Loved One Get Active
Editor’s note: We all know the benefits of exercise, but sometimes it’s difficult even to just get going. If we see that a friend or loved one needs to do that, it might be difficult to hold back from pushing them or talking in ways that won’t help them. Here, experts from G04Life, a division… Continue reading Helping a Loved One Get Active
Summer Isn’t Over: 5 Ways to Motivate Yourself to Get In Shape
There are days that we cannot wait to get to the gym and feel the burn, and there are other days we can hardly get ourselves out of bed. The thought of “working out” on those days makes getting your teeth pulled feel like a more appealing option. Despite that feeling, if you want to… Continue reading Summer Isn’t Over: 5 Ways to Motivate Yourself to Get In Shape
To Lose More Pounds, “Friend” More People
You can lose a lot of weight by taking part in an online community, according to a study from Northwestern University. But the less you take part in it, the less you’ll lose. The study was published in the Royal Society journal Interface. “Our findings suggest that people can do very well at losing weight… Continue reading To Lose More Pounds, “Friend” More People
Depression: Supporting a Family Member or Friend
Helping someone with depression can be a challenge. If someone in your life has depression, you may feel helpless and wonder what to do. Learn how to offer support and understanding and how to help your loved one get the resources to cope with depression. Here’s what you can do. Learn The Signs and Symptoms… Continue reading Depression: Supporting a Family Member or Friend