In times of anxiety, the modern era has given us a popular but harmful coping mechanism—doomscrolling. A cognitive response similar to ruminating, doomscrolling entails repeatedly scrolling through bad content online, providing only a short respite without addressing the underlying cause of Read More...
Cultivating a journaling habit has been proven to help deal with stressful times, boost creativity, and improve mental health in general. That said, some people just aren’t a fan of journaling—or, an individual’s appetite for journaling may change throughout their lives; perhaps as a child Read More...
Back in June it felt like the end of the pandemic was in sight, but as cases continue to rise across most of the US, feelings of hopelessness, anger, grief, and frustration are also rearing their heads once again. Covid-19 brings up big emotions, and the deja-vu nature of the latest wave following Read More...
As a growing body of research shows that the simple daily practice of keeping a gratitude journal can significantly improve your wellbeing. But while it’s tempting to only write down the good things you enjoy in life, it's important to remind yourself of the more challenging stuff, too, by Read More...
For thousands of years, humans believed that emotions were predetermined hormonal responses out of our control, but in recent years researchers are beginning to shift their understanding. Part of this is due to something called “the predictive brain.” It used to be understood that if, for Read More...
To deal with stress, high performers from Tim Ferriss to Mark Cuban swear by taking the time to journal and reflect on their days. This is why journaling is even more powerful during times of stress—and why you should consider pulling out your pen and writing down your thoughts. Your memory Read More...