Mental Health Mondays: You Deserve Better Than These 13 Behaviors (Stop Accepting Them).

You can’t control how people act, but you can control what you tolerate. by James Michael Sama ermites are small, barely visible little creatures. By themselves, they’re relatively harmless and wouldn’t be much of a concern if you found one around the house. But, they’re not singular pests, and we all know that when theyContinue reading “Mental Health Mondays: You Deserve Better Than These 13 Behaviors (Stop Accepting Them).”

17 Life-Changing Micro Habits That Require Only 5 Minutes (or Less)

Breakthroughs don’t change your life; micro-habits do by Darshak Rana New Year’s resolutions. We all make them, myself included. Drink more water, hit the gym, cut back on social media, be more present, get more sleep, save money… the list goes on. But by midyear, I could barely remember what I resolved to do. WhyContinue reading “17 Life-Changing Micro Habits That Require Only 5 Minutes (or Less)”

4 Daily Habits To Build A Better & Faster-Working Brain

Practice these simple habits to unlock your full cognitive potential. by Jari Roomer/Medium Jim Kwik is a renowned expert on memory and brain improvement. In his book Limitless, he shares valuable insights and techniques to unlock your full cognitive potential. “Your brain is capable of amazing things. With the right techniques and a little bit ofContinue reading “4 Daily Habits To Build A Better & Faster-Working Brain”

Experts Say These Are the Seven Things Happy Couples Regularly Do Together

by Jenn Sinrich These are easy steps you can take to ensure the strength of your relationship. You spend quite a lot of time with your significant other, but how much of that time is actually spent doing things together? In our busy lives it can be hard to make room for quality time, which can be asContinue reading “Experts Say These Are the Seven Things Happy Couples Regularly Do Together”

5 Habits That Will Bring You Peace of Mind

by Nick Wignall, Medium Too often our minds are a storm of worry, to-dos, regrets, self-judgment, and sheer information overload. And so, desperate for some inner calm, we resort to quick fixes: We pop a Xanax, try some deep breathing, light some incense and take a bath, or veg out in front of Netflix forContinue reading “5 Habits That Will Bring You Peace of Mind”

Overcoming the Desire for External Validation

by Above the Middle on Medium All of us want to feel as if we’re of value, accepted, loveable, and cared for in our lives. This drive for value; be it in the form of a romantic relationship, friendship, or work, is the driving force that allows us to function in a social society. MostContinue reading “Overcoming the Desire for External Validation”

The Imperfect Match: Why Avoidant and Anxious People Attract Each Other

Hard Truths You Need To Hear. by Above the Middle/Medium One of the greatest ironies in romance is the attraction of avoidant and anxious individuals. The two couldn’t sit further apart in how they approach love and connection, yet they often match up. Why? I use to find it frustrating how my anxious tendencies oftenContinue reading “The Imperfect Match: Why Avoidant and Anxious People Attract Each Other”

5 Signs It’s Time to Say “Enough” and Walk Away

Don’t hold on too long. Know when it’s time to go by Crystal Jackson I would never have stopped trying. I know that about myself. If he was in it with me, I would have done whatever it took to nurture that connection. But I was, as I’ve often been, alone in the relationship. AtContinue reading “5 Signs It’s Time to Say “Enough” and Walk Away”

7 Most Common Reasons People Struggle With Depression After Getting Married

Life is an adventure. We handle bad scenarios, depression, guilt, and anxiety differently. By Jacob Maslow Marriage is supposed to be your day to shine in the sun — the happiest day of your life. Unfortunately, it doesn’t always end up that way, and too often, it’s easy to get mired in the depth of depressionContinue reading “7 Most Common Reasons People Struggle With Depression After Getting Married”

7 subtle behaviors that are screwing up your relationships

by Alex Mathers Decades of clumsily spoiling my relationships, combined with an unhealthy obsession into human behaviour and attraction-dynamics has compelled me to write this for you love-birds. Let’s get down and dirty: Your obsession with ‘compatibility.’ One of the oft-cited reasons for many public divorces is ‘irreconcilable differences.’ Though I don’t think it meansContinue reading “7 subtle behaviors that are screwing up your relationships”