Tips to Increase Happiness According to a study in the journal Applied Psychology: Health and Well-Being, a review of more than 160 studies has found “clear and compelling evidence” that – all things being equal – happy people tend to live longer and experience better health than their unhappy peers. “Your subjective well-being – that is, feeling positive about your
Grief and the Recovery Process Studies show that those who openly grieve heal much faster than those who repress or avoid their feelings. Running away from grief postpones sorrow; clinging to grief prolongs pain. Neither leads to healing. The grieving process is nature’s way of helping us heal. If you’ve had a recent loss, keep the following in mind: Talk
Successful Couples Keep It Positive Researchers studying marriage and relationships at the University of Washington report that happy couples in stable marriages don’t allow their relationship to be overrun by negative feelings. In fact, say the researchers, successful couples maintain a healthy balance between their positive and negative interactions with each other. Interestingly, a very specific ratio exists between the
Constructive Conflict Resolution in Your Relationship By learning to resolve conflicts and manage disagreements constructively, you can limit negative encounters with your partner and strengthen the positive side of your relationship. Follow these guidelines: 1. Eliminate negative communication styles Are you or your partner guilty of any of the communication styles below? criticizing your partner’s opinions, feelings or desires putting
How to Help Your Aging Parents According to the National Council on Aging, persons age 65 and older are the fastest growing segment of the U.S. population. Did you know that almost 40% of all U.S. workers are now as involved with caring for an aging parent as they are with a child? It’s called the “sandwich generation,” a metaphor
Postpartum Blues vs. Depression It is common for new moms to experience postpartum blues – also called the “baby blues” – in the days right after childbirth. A new mother can have sudden mood swings, sadness, crying spells, loss of appetite, sleeping problems, and feel irritable, restless, anxious and lonely. For most women, these feelings generally occur in the first
Teen Prescription Abuse Prescription medication misuse by teens is a growing problem in the U.S. Accordingto The Partnership for a Drug-Free America: 1 in 6 teens has abused a prescription pain medication 1 in 10 report abusing prescription stimulants and tranquilizers 1 in 11 has abused cough medication Many teens think taking prescription medications are safe because they have legitimate
Preventing Holiday Burnout If you are prone to experiencing holiday burnout, consider the suggestions below to lessen holiday stress: 1. Develop realistic expectations about the holidays. It is easy to expect too much of the holidays. When we have expectations which are not met (regardless if they are realistic or not), we may feel disappointed, upset or worse. This contributes
Water Safety Tips Keeping young children safe around water this summer is a full-time job. Here are 10 Steps to Prevent Child Drowning: 1. Always stay within arm’s reach. The AAP advises that supervision of children in and around the water must be close, constant and attentive. Kids who are not yet experienced swimmers need constant touch supervision when they’re