Healthy relationships help us meet our basic needs. How can this be? Matthew Lieberman, a UCLA neuroscientist, explains it perfectly in his TED talk. He gives an example that infants and young children rely on crying to pull at the heartstrings of an adult capable of providing them with food, water and shelter. With this […]
The Winter Blues: Seasonal Affective Disorder
The shorter days of winter can often bring with them the feeling of “winter blues”. Some of us can feel abnormally sluggish, moody, and hopeless. These “winter blues” are common. In fact, millions of people in America experience them each year. There are many stressors that come with the holiday season. Mental health experts believe […]
How to Change Your Brain for the Good
Capacity of Your Brain While we have the ability to be calm, contented and centered, our overactive brain can prevent us from being present. The constant chatter we experience can be referred to as “monkey mind.” Unless we are aware of our monkey mind, we can be easily swept away by our thoughts, emotions and […]