Breakups are traumatic any time of year, but they’re certainly even tougher during the holidays. It’s a time that’s meant to be ‘full of cheer,’ but when we’re not feeling like ourselves, we can feel even more stressed about time with family, friends, or in other social situations. The last thing someone wants to do after it’s […]
Every relationship has bumps in the road—friends, family, romantic partners. Conflict happens, and sometimes it can be tough to negotiate our way through, particularly when it comes to our significant other. Many times, in an attempt to not disturb the fragile balance, we allow ourselves to become complacent when it comes to tackling issues as […]
It’s meant to be so beautiful— idyllic even. Glistening snow, bright holiday lights, gingerbread houses, all of the sights, smells and sounds of winter abound. Even with all the stimulation to feel satisfied in the season, it’s still a time when many people feel anxious or depressed from a variety of sources—including dark, dreary weather, […]
It sounds paradoxical but when the holiday season approaches, many people feel lonely and blue. They may be comparing their own situation to that of friends and colleagues who are looking forward to holiday parties and family get-togethers and decide that they’re coming up short. They may also be reminiscing about past holidays shared with […]
If you’re pregnant and love lattes, you have a tough decision to make: whether or not to drink coffee while pregnant. The March of Dimes recommends pregnant women keep their daily caffeine intake to 200 mg – the equivalent of a 12-ounce cup – or less. However, some experts believe moms-to-be should say no to coffee […]
We all know that life can be very stressful at times. Even outside of work, there are so many things going on that affect our mood, our relationships and our overall well-being in our day-to-day lives. Sometimes it’s small, unimportant things that really frustrate us, and as we get overwhelmed, we may take it out […]
Add these healthy salads to your diet and stay nourished and refreshed to prevent those energy slumps that leave you tired, cranky and willing to eat anything in sight, healthy or not. Keep up your energy and mood for the rest of the day with these healthy combo salad options! Maple Salmon Salad on Arugula […]
There are so many creative and fun ways to decorate your Christmas tree with decorations you make yourself. These can be done with your partner or the whole family. Here is a list of cool do-it-yourself (DIY) Christmas tree and interior décor ideas you can totally do yourself! Coffee Filter Snowflakes Coffee filter snowflakes can be hung […]
Men say that they’re “easy to figure out,” but there are a lot of things to consider when making sure they’re happy and fulfilled in a relationship. Sometimes it’s hard for guys to share their feelings, and when they do, the way they express themselves doesn’t really help women get to the bottom of things—after all, the […]
Want to protect yourself from a variety of chronic illnesses? Research suggests you can by adding more anti-inflammatory foods to your diet. Unfortunately, the average American diet is low in anti-inflammatory foods. Leading health and nutrition experts, like Dr. Andrew Weil and Dr. Barry Sears, believe such diets put us at risk for disease. Inflammation […]
