Breathing is one of the simplest and most powerful tools for managing stress. Slow, deep breathing activates the parasympathetic nervous system—the body's "rest and digest" mode—which counteracts the ...

Life can sometimes feel like an endless rollercoaster, full of ups and downs. While some people seem to handle stress with ease, others struggle to find their calm. Ever wondered what makes those ...

The right words at the right moment can stop tension in its tracks and turn heated discussions into productive conversations.

This article follows the Direct Message methodology, designed to cut through the noise and reveal the deeper truths behind the stories we live. Interacting with difficult people can feel like trying ...

I had a great childhood, but I was quick to anger and would often throw tantrums. This reactivity manifested as fidgety overthinking and anxiety in later life. It took years for me to see the ...

This trick from a child’s playbook works for adults, too. We pull out all the stops for our kids to keep them mentally and physically well, like limiting screen time, filling a plate with colorful ...

One of the hardest lessons to master when it comes to your emotions is internalizing the fact that calm is an inside job. Whether you’re worried about tomorrow’s job interview, or the possibility of ...

Psychologists have worked with clients for decades in an attempt to help overly anxious people learn to calm down. It was believed that to reduce stress, the body’s “relaxation response” had to kick ...