What to know about the lows after the highs Picture this: It’s Monday morning, and you had an awesome weekend filled with friends and fun. So, why in the world …

Resentment involves feelings of anger and bitterness. While it’s common for such feelings to arise in relationships, holding onto grudges can negatively affect the relationship and your physical and mental …

If colder weather and shorter days cause you to feel the winter blues, you’re not alone. It’s not uncommon to experience fatigue, sadness, difficulty concentrating, and a disruption in your …

What to know about the lows after the highs Picture this: It’s Monday morning, and you had an awesome weekend filled with friends and fun. So, why in the world …

Why we experience sadness at the end of summer and how to work through it. Fall is the time when families are getting back into the swing of things after …

Does it ever seem like other people have it all figured out—their goals, values, and purpose—while you’re just trying to figure out what to have for lunch? Don’t worry. A …

How to block out everything that’s keeping you up I don’t know about you, but sleep doesn’t always come that easily for me. I don’t typically have trouble falling asleep, …

Does it ever seem like other people have it all figured out—their goals, values, and purpose—while you’re just trying to figure out what to have for lunch? Don’t worry. A …

I may hate “The Bachelor” but I sure love watching it Why are we *so* drawn to things we hate? There’s something satisfying about reading about a celebrity you can’t …

Whether you can’t get motivated to clean your house or you just aren’t feeling motivated to lose weight, a lack of motivation can be the biggest obstacle to reaching your …

It’s Saturday morning and you casually open your social media feed to find your close friend’s story chock full of videos of an exciting night on the town. All your …

Ever notice how good you feel after exercising? The other day, I was seconds from working out when my husband walked by and made an annoying comment about the living …

As mental health awareness, “therapy speak,” and self-care advocacy rises, so do conversations on boundaries. It isn’t uncommon to scroll social media and see colorful infographics providing step-by-step instructions on …

We all experience anxiety in social situations, whether it’s the flutter of nerves you feel before giving a presentation or your heart rate increasing when meeting someone new. “Nervousness and …

It’s normal to feel resentment, which involves feelings of anger or bitterness, over a slight injustice or a major incident. Continuing to hold onto these feelings, however, can have negative …

For most of us, the mother is the first person we meet in the world. The mother feeds, clothes, and bathes us. The mother cares for us, guides us, protects …

Revenge bedtime procrastination refers to a phenomenon in which people put off going to bed to engage in activities that they don’t have time for during the day. It is …

Imagine you’re coming home from work at the end of a long day. You feel tired and distracted, and you might be looking forward to an evening of relaxing on …

While some qualities overlap, these are two very different things The terms “introversion” and “social anxiety” get thrown around a lot these days, and you might think they’re interchangeable—they both …

Why we mimic people’s emotions and how to regulate it You’ve likely heard the expression, “smiling is contagious,” and instantly smiled back when someone flashed a grin at you. Or …

The term ‘angst’ denotes anxiety and emotional turmoil. Someone who is feeling angsty may feel, display, or express worry, dread, apprehension, restlessness, or insecurity, says Heather Hagen, LMFT, Executive Director …

Bonding to a parent or caregiver is a critical part of a baby’s emotional development. In fact, the absence of love and of a strong attachment to a parent can …

Emotions can play an important role in how you think and behave. The emotions you feel each day can compel you to take action and influence the decisions you make …

I’ve come to the realization that most of us don’t allow ourselves to feel joy most days. Sure, maybe on some kind of big occasion, we’ll let ourselves run around …

You could read a dozen articles to improve your love life, but if you don’t use any of it, why bother? Here’s how to put that good advice to use. …

There’s more to weddings than an open bar. It just took giving up alcohol for me to realize it. Weddings are for partying. I learned this much at my first …

New Stanford research on emotions shows that people’s motivations are a driving factor behind how much they allow others to influence their feelings, such as anger. In a new study, …

What happens to your body when you’re thinking? You might think that is a simple question to answer: a thought is just words in your brain that cause you to …

The baby was screaming. We were screaming. Something had to change. It was 3:24 a.m. when my wife finally lost her cool as the indignant screams of our 1-year-old son …

Some couples see sharing online passwords as a symbol of love and trust. But technology experts say there are both personal and legal risks to password sharing. In a new …