via Thrive Global by Hal Urban Your mind is like a garden Your thoughts are the seeds You can grow flowers Or you can grow weeds – Unknown At least three people have been given credit for the little poem above. To whomever said it first, I thank you. It’s both...
via Parade by Lindsay Lowe Brené Brown has inspired millions with her books and talks, and her insights into courage and self-love are more vital than ever during these challenging times. So, we’re taking a look at some of the best Brené Brown quotes to give you a boost of confidence and hope. Brown,...
via Thrive Global by Dr Sandro Galea Public health is fundamentally about trying to create a world that is healthier, better. In doing this work, we must, at times, assume the role of commenting, a priori, on how we are falling short on generating health. This...
via Forbes by Mark Travers A new study published in the Journal of Positive Psychology offers yet another compelling reason why spending money on others brings us more happiness than spending money on ourselves. “Previous studies show that spending money on others makes people happier than spending it on themselves,”...
via Thrive Global by Rebecca Muller When something goes wrong at work, it’s normal to take that negative experience and hold onto it for the rest of the day — or maybe even for the whole week. That tendency is a product of how our brains are wired, notes...
via Forbes by Tracy Brower It’s been 16 months of turmoil and chances are you’ve had plenty of emotions roiling within. From frustration, grief or anxiety to relief, elation or anticipation, you’ve likely felt a range of sentiments throughout the pandemic—and this will continue. But beyond just...
via Psychology Today by Lisa Leshko Evers KEY POINTS Love activates the reward system in our brains, releasing oxytocin which increases bonding and connection.Fear releases cortisol, which increases blood pressure and blood sugar, while impairing immunity.Conscious focus of emotional memories can rewire our brains and impact health...
via Science Alert by Christina Thatcher Ernest Hemingway famously said that writers should "write hard and clear about what hurts". Although Hemingway may not have known it at the time, research has now shown that writing about "what hurts" can help improve our mental health. There are more than 200...
via the Harvard Business Review by Melody Wilding Summary: Being hard on yourself is not only ineffective, but it is also a hard pattern to break. How can you take a more balanced, emotionally equanimous approach to your performance? To start, create psychological distance from self-criticism...
via Thrive Global by Arianna Huffington As we see the light at the end of the COVID tunnel in the U.S. and many other countries, a new phase of collective experience has kicked in: anticipation. It’s spring. The world is literally opening up again. Demand...
