November 3, 2026
The days of communicating only by mail and waiting weeks or months for a response are long gone. Texting has become the current and often most frequent personal communication of choice.
Read More: Texting Troubles: Illusions and DelusionsOctober 2, 2026
Humans have valued nature’s importance for health and well-being for centuries in a variety of ancient traditions, but empirical research supporting its psychological and physiological benefits has only emerged in recent decades.
Read More: Need a Boost? Nature Supports Better Well-BeingSeptember 1, 2026
Attending regularly to our own happiness is a loving gift to ourselves. Life is not and cannot always be joyful, but having joy matters. Amid complex, demanding, stressful lives, we can find ways to seek out some moments of pleasure.
Read More: 5 Daily Choices For Happiness and LongevityJune 2, 2026
Feeling pessimistic, disheartened, or hopeless can plague all of us in certain situations or times in our lives, but some individuals have an omnipresent pessimism that keeps them more consistently sad and stuck. There are various factors that can cause someone to take on a “glass half-empty” perspective more habitually, but the pattern generally involves the presence of the 3 P’s of negativity: personalization, persistence, and pervasiveness.
Read More: Addressing the 3 P’s of PessimismMarch 10, 2026
We are being immersed in a world with all types of artificial intelligence (AI). Most of us feel a mix of amazement and astonishment, and sometimes we're aghast and alarmed. Experts predict (and we can all see) that the inclusion of AI in our daily lives is likely here to stay.
Read More: The Rise of AI and Its Impact on Mental HealthNovember 7, 2025
The concept of Emotional Quotient (EQ) or Emotional Intelligence (EI) is widely recognized as an important aspect of life success. Neurodivergent people have unique strengths and weaknesses, which are unfortunately sometimes interpreted as impacting EQ negatively; however, this deserves re-examination. As psychologist and author Dr. Temple Grandin, who herself has autism, states, "I am different, not less."
Read More: Neurodivergence and EQ: Emotionally Intelligent ModificationsOctober 9, 2025
Difficulties and negative events are a part of life. We may not be in charge of the occurrence of a tragic event, hardship, or misfortune, but we can
Read More: Non-Toxic Positivity: When Gloom Looms, Five Metaphors Help Positives ResumeSeptember 10, 2025
We live in a society that often supports and sometimes even promotes extremes. From workaholics to bed rot, the expectation of being uber-productive or sinking into the comfort of being a couch potato swirls around us in confusing, frantic ways.
Read More: Seeking Balance: ACE Your DayJuly 11, 2025
Trauma can come from multiple sources and can present in numerous ways, but trauma consistently and significantly affects an individual’s emotional and physical well-being. As renowned psychiatrist Bessel van der Kolk notes, trauma is not defined by a particular event but by the ongoing, internal imprint of past pain, fear, and horror that continues to affect individuals in the present.
Read More: Trauma Treatment: Metaphors for ConsiderationJune 9, 2025
Stress is a common human condition. Moderate levels of short-term stress can be beneficial and can sometimes even help with accomplishments. However, ongoing stress that interferes with daily living can be dangerous if maintained at high levels for extended periods and if not properly managed. Stress can cause people to feel overwhelmed or pushed to the limit of their capacity to cope, affecting various physical and psychological domains.
Read More: Feeling Stressed Out? Get REALL to Cope
