How Long You May Need To Walk Outside To See A Boost In Your Mental Health
Nature sounds—chirping birds, flowing streams, falling rain—are often the sound of choice for white noise machines and meditation apps, and there’s a reason: They’re calming. A new small study published in Molecular Psychiatry further highlights this point. Studies have found…
Therapists Say These 6 Common Habits Are Fueling Your Anxiety
Anxiety is a very normal but very unwelcome feeling. Most of us would choose not to go through it if we could. In some ways, it’s like a smoke alarm. A smoke detector will alert you to actual dangers and…
How to Become an In-Home Caregiver in 2026 (Certification & Pay)
Becoming an in-home caregiver in 2026 is one of the fastest-growing career paths in the United States. The BLS projects 17% job growth for home health and personal care aides between 2024 and 2034 — more than any other occupation…
How To Maintain Your Friendships If You’re Dealing With Anxiety Or Depression
Due in large part to the pandemic, more people are reporting feeling overwhelmed or exhausted these days, and mental health conditions like anxiety and depression are on the rise. These struggles can take a toll on our relationships with partners,…
Reasons You May Become More Anxious or Sad in the Fall
When we talk about seasonal depression, we probably think of the short, cold winter months. After all, most people who experience seasonal mood changes feel the most stress and anxiety during the depths of winter. But seasonal affective disorder can…
How to Spend a Quiet Sunday Night
For most people, the end of the weekend is not a welcome moment. It marks the return of the work week and all the tasks within it. In other words, Sunday nights can be rough, which is why “Sunday Horrors”…
Ways to Ease Irrational Anxiety over Trivial Matters
As the saying goes, “Don’t sweat the small stuff.” But for many of us, this may be easier said than done. It’s not uncommon to be upset over the little things sometimes, especially after the past few years we’ve all…
25 Healthy Food Alternatives to Improve Your Daily Focus and Energy
Every time we eat, we make choices—whether we think about them or not. Putting a little more thought into the ingredients we choose can have a big impact on our physical, mental, and cognitive health. So try these simple food…
7 Habits That Can Cause Your Morning Anxiety
Rushed, stressful mornings are never the goal, but are often a reality for many people. However, if there’s one time of day to prioritize your inner zen, it’s the morning. There’s something called the cortisol awakening response. Our stress hormone—cortisol—actually…
Five Ways Help to Be Less Self-Critical
Many times, because of mistakes or shortcomings in our work and life, we will deeply blame ourselves and feel lost and guilty. So what can we do to avoid excessive self-critical? 1. Don’t criticize your self-criticism Most people who struggle…