Afraid to Say “No” to A Social Invitation? Try This
You receive an invitation to a social event. You really don’t want to go, but you’re afraid to say “no.” What do you do? Say “yes.”
How Your Brain Helps You Form New Habits (and Break Bad Ones)
New Year’s resolutions. Easy to make. Hard to keep. But if you’re trying to set goals or make changes in the new year, there’s good news:
The Best New Year’s Resolution? Be Kinder to Yourself
It’s no secret that New Year’s resolutions can lead to feelings of failure. Defeat. Self-criticism. According to a psychiatrist’s advice column in The Washington Post,
9 New Year’s Resolutions That Boost Mental Health
Many New Year’s resolutions focus on diet or exercise, but what kind of New Year’s resolutions will benefit your mental health? Experts across the country
Have a Happier January
Let's start the new year happier! The folks at Action for Happiness would like to encourage us to take small steps that have been shown to
To Reduce Holiday Stress, Reframe Your Thinking
If you find the holidays stressful, you’re not alone. According to APA’s 2023 holiday stress survey, nearly 9 in 10 adults (89%) reported worries about money, missing
Join the 5-for-5 Connection Challenge
U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy has focused extensively on the “epidemic of loneliness and isolation” impacting American mental health, especially among young people. Amidst rising
Do Good This December
Doing good to others can do you good in a whole host of ways. Studies have shown that volunteering lowers stress, reduces biomarkers of cardiovascular
Try Something New This November
Studies have shown that trying new things is good for your mental health and emotional well-being as well as your cognitive sharpness. The folks at Action
Try Optimism In October
Research has shown that a dose of optimism is good for both your mental and physical health. Pessimism puts you at risk for anxiety and depressive