Do you set demanding standards for yourself…sweat every last detail…tell people, “I’m fine” even when you’re terrible? Perfectionists are some of the highest achievers in...
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Cognitive Distortions
Humans are thinking animals. We constantly use our brains to make sense of the world—applying logic and the lessons of experience to understand what’s happening,...
Beyond the Stages of Grief: Other Ways of Dealing with Loss
Denial. Anger. Bargaining. Depression. Acceptance. The well-known five stages of grief, introduced by Swiss-American psychiatrist Elisabeth Kübler-Ross in 1969, have become the way many people...
What is Doomscrolling? And How Can You Stop It?
If you’re one of the millions of Americans hooked on reading negative news and information online the good news is you’re not alone. The bad...
What Is Light Pollution and How Does It Impact Our Environment?
You’ve heard of air pollution and water pollution. Now, scientists are saying there’s another kind of pollution that may also be harmful to your health:...
5 Anger Management Strategies
According to a 2024 study from Harvard Medical School, anger affects more than your mood: It can also shorten your life. The researchers analyzed data...
What Is Art Therapy?
Art therapy is a form of psychotherapy, in which a therapist treats a mental problem like anxiety or depression by talking with an individual to...
Pets and Health: The Health Benefits of Human-Animal Interactions
When a dog gazes at you with those big sad eyes, you’re witnessing a form of evolution in action. Because of human selection, dogs—but not...
What Are the Benefits of Laughter?
You’ve likely heard the old cliché that laughter is the best medicine. Laughing certainly feels like a form of stress relief, and most of us...
How Often Should You Shower?
About two-thirds of American adults take a shower every day. Australians shower a bit more often, and Asians shower a bit less. There is no...
What Is the Placebo Effect?
Several years ago, University of Pittsburgh researchers gathered 237 adults and served them cocktails. They poured a cold, clear liquid from a Smirnoff vodka bottle...
5 Benefits of Crying
Is crying good for you? It definitely can be. Think about it—the last time you had a good cry, didn’t you feel just a tiny...
