Do you have trouble motivating yourself to do something? One technique is to imagine how good it will feel once you actually do it….
Finding the “silver lining” of potential bad news (before you receive it) can minimize stress and improve emotional well-being, according to a new study….
While people may feel embarrassed getting caught in the “self help” section of a library or book store, the truth is there are a lot of valuable books out there that can make a real difference….
Emodiversity describes the variety of emotions we experience on a daily basis. Research shows that emodiversity can often be a better predictor of physical and mental health than the raw calculation of “positive” vs. “negative” emotions….
“Parasocial relationships” are one-way relationships we develop with celebrities, media personalities, or fictional characters from TV shows, movies, or books. While they are normal and healthy, we have to be careful that they don’t replace our need for real-world connection….