A neuroscientist explains how We humans are a social species. We live in groups. We take care of one another. We build civilizations. Our ability to cooperate has been a major adaptive advantage. It has allowed us to colonize virtually every habitat on Earth and thrive in more climates than any other animal, except maybe bacteria.
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The outbreak of coronavirus disease is stressful. Fear and worry about getting sick can overwhelm and have an emotional toll on you. Learning to cope with stress will make you, the people you care about, and your community stronger. Stress during a crisis can result in: Fear and worry about your own health and the health of your loved ones Changes in sleep or...
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We’re living in strange times. As we struggle with new terms — flattening the curve, social distancing. Does practicing social distance make you feel alone & isolated? It doesn’t have to be that way! Think of three things: The differences between being alone and being lonely, The deep ties that bind us, And the connection we feel when practicing kindness...
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Empty nest syndrome refers to feelings of depression, sadness, and, or grief experienced by parents and caregivers after children come of age and leave their childhood homes. These problems used to belong almost exclusively to women who were the primary caretakers of the children, and those who had no career. They had no other identity to fall back on. Today both...
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The inner dialogue we all have in our head is so critical to how we view ourselves and the world around us. Negative/ toxic thoughts become the driving factor in a negative lifestyle whereas positive thoughts often lead to motivation and success. The unfortunate thing is that it is very easy for us to turn to toxic thoughts because we are hardwired to over think and...
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