When stress strikes, many of us tend to lash out. At ourselves. We bash ourselves for not doing enough, for being too tired, for leaving important tasks undone, for making stupid mistakes. Of course, this only makes us feel worse: more anxious, upset, depressed, on edge. Intellectually, we know that cruel self-criticism is not the […]

Now that we’ve spent many months inside—which may last longer depending on your work situation and your kids’ camp and school situations—having a serene home seems especially essential. And it might feel especially impossible because you’re also tired and worn out.

You scroll social and see a bunch of smiles (and coordinating outfits). People celebrating summer and successfully working from home. People promoting their exciting projects. People standing in bright white, shiny kitchens with no clutter in sight. People eating their delicious, complicated creations from the super fresh ingredients taken from their super fresh backyard garden. […]

When we’re feeling stressed out and lonely, one of the best things we can do is to help someone else. Research shows that volunteering boosts physical health, mental wellness, life satisfaction, self-esteem, and happiness. Helping others provides us with a sense of purpose and meaning. It also might lower symptoms of depression and psychological distress. […]

We tend to view stress as a terrible thing. After all, stress sparks or leads to all sorts of health concerns and conditions. But while stress can be harmful, the real problem often resides in our perception of stress. We can protect against the negative effects of stress by viewing stressful situations as challenges we […]