EXCERPT: Though it may be second nature to ask a couple about having children, it’s one of the most delicate discussions. After all, many people dream of having kids but struggle with infertility. Others hope to grow their family but want to resolve their financial issues first. Whatever the reason may be, it can be […]
EXCERPT: Thank you, Captain Obvious. But seriously — one of the reasons you’re probably making an impulse purchase is because you’re not feeling inspired. From a mental health perspective, you simply need to find other healthier sources of stimulation, says psychologist Dr. Yvonne Thomas, Ph.D. For example, she explains that exercising can be a helpful way
EXCERPT: In general, confidence has to do with how well a person feels “solid” within themselves, and how much they trust in their own qualities or abilities, explains Dr. Yvonne Thomas, Ph.D., a Los Angeles-based psychologist. “Having confidence means that you believe in and feel emotionally secure about yourself. It means you have healthy self-esteem and
EXCERPT What is love bombing? The term “love bombing” has been around since the 1970s and has traditionally been described as a practice by religious cults to gain recruits. And the modern meaning behind it doesn’t veer too, of course. “Love bombing typically occurs where an individual is overly interested in another person romantically — much sooner
EXCERPT: “Limit your Instagram use to 30 minutes a day,” says a Psychologist In Los Angeles If you haven’t tracked how much time you spend on Instagram every 24 hours—there’s an app for that. Literally! Whether you’re Team iPhone or Team Android, both have a well-being app that records how many minutes (or ahem, hours) you
