Feeling Down Without Feeling Guilty
How wonderful would it be to feel like don't have to smile if you don't want to? Wouldn't it feel good to tell the world, "World, today I don't want to go out. I don't want to see anyone." Sometimes...
6 Types of Hormones and the Moods that Go with Each
The different types of hormones in our body do more than just perform vital functions in certain biological processes. Whether we like it or not, they also condition our behavior and even our mood. A hormonal imbalance can lead...
5 Tips for Improving a Bad Day
Who hasn't had a bad day? One of those days when you get up and everything seems to be conspiring against you. You run out of soap, breakfast is burning, it rains even though the forecast called for sun....
7 Tips to Gain Self-Motivation
Where does self-motivation come from? It's such a powerful force, the strength you need to make your goals and dreams reality. Rafa Nadal comes to mind and his famous "come on!" when he's feeling the pressure on the tennis court....
The 4 Most Important Moments of the Day
When you read the title of this article, you probably thought of the most important moments of your day. Maybe it's the emotions that they carry, the positivity that they provide, or the intensity of the moment that make...
Hiking: Immersion in Nature Does Fascinating Things to the Brain
You don't need to be an expert to know that connecting with nature is a great way to relax our stressed mind. You don't need sophisticated scientific devices to prove it. All it takes is to go hiking in some...
Thyroid Disorders and Depression
Although they are two separate illnesses, we have known about the relationship between thyroid disorders and depression for a long time. It is common for hypothyroid patients to feel fatigued, discouraged, or apathetic. It can get to the point where they...
Can Gut Bacteria Influence Your Emotions?
For centuries now we've used the saying "Mens sana in corpore sano" (a healthy mind in a healthy body.) And though the meaning that we give it now differs significantly from the original, studies show that a healthy body is...
7 Songs that Improve Your Life, According to Science
"Don't stop me now!" Who hasn't sung "Don't stop me now" in the shower at least once before? Or just when you were feeling really good? Well, when you think nobody could stop you because you're doing so good, you're actually...
Getting up in the Morning is the Hardest Part of the Day if You Have Depression
Depression is different and unique in each individual. But in all the darkness there's one common element. The symptoms of this illness are devastating in the morning. The day begins and the person feels completely out of energy, interest, breath... People...