Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsIgnore Valentine’s DayBe Kind to YourselfBe Your Own Secret AdmirerAvoid Love TriggersMake Other PlansPlan a Date With Single FriendsReach Out to SomeoneBrighten Someone Else’s DayKeep Up Your Daily RoutinePlay Cupid Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Ignore Valentine’s Day Be Kind to Yourself Be Your Own Secret Admirer Avoid Love Triggers Make Other Plans Plan a Date With Single Friends Reach Out to Someone...

Close Brain fitness has basic principles: variety and curiosity. When anything you do becomes second nature, you need to make a change. If you can do the crossword puzzle in your sleep, it’s time for you to move on to a new challenge in order to get the best workout for your brain. Curiosity about the world around you, how it works and how you can understand it will keep your brain working fast and efficiently....

Close What is it about Mondays that always has us struggling? Somehow, the day just drags on and on, with no end in sight.The dread sets in onSundaynight and when that alarm clock goes off Monday morning, the very thought of getting up and facing everything that’s piled up over the weekend is enough to have us pounding away at the snooze button. As the day goes on, it only gets worse....

Close That heaviness in your chest, the knot in your stomach. We know the feeling. You know it’s time toend thingswith your partner, but the thought of hurting someone you care about fills you with dread. It can be tempting to ghost them or break up on bad terms, but let’s face it: when it’s time to end a relationship, thehowmatters just as much as thewhy.“It’s important to break up with partners respectfully because it leaves the door open for the future—either for a romantic relationship, a friendship, or a neutral relationship that isn’t steeped in negativity,” saysSabrina Romanoff,PsyD, a clinical psychologist and relationship expert....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhen It’s Time to Show Some Tough LoveWhen to Hold Back10 Tips to Have the ConversationWhat to Do If They Don’t Want to Hear ItKeep in Mind Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents When It’s Time to Show Some Tough Love When to Hold Back 10 Tips to Have the Conversation What to Do If They Don’t Want to Hear It Keep in Mind...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsFriday Fix: Episode 222More About the Podcast Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Friday Fix: Episode 222 More About the Podcast Close The Verywell Mind Podcast’s“Friday Fix” is a short episode that features a quick, actionable tip or exercise to help you manage a specific mental health issue or concern. It’s called “the most wonderful time of the year,” but for many people,the holidays aren’t joy-filled....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCommit to Your RelationshipForgive QuicklyHonor and Respect Your PartnerCommunicate RegularlyShare Financial ExpectationsGive Each Other SpaceWork on WellnessHave Date NightsDon’t Try to Control Your PartnerFind Help Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Commit to Your Relationship Forgive Quickly Honor and Respect Your Partner Communicate Regularly Share Financial Expectations Give Each Other Space Work on Wellness Have Date Nights Don’t Try to Control Your Partner...

Close Psychology has long placed an emphasis on the contributions of male psychologists such as Sigmund Freud, B.F. Skinner, and John B. Watson. The important contributions of female psychologists are often overlooked. There were many women in psychology, however, who made critical contributions and helped shape thedevelopment of the psychology field.Where Are All the Women in Psychology History?The dominance of male thinkers on lists ofimportant pioneers in early psychologycertainly makes it seem as if they were all men, but the reality is that women have been contributing to psychology since its earliest days....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsToo-FrequentExtremeOverly FamiliarUlterior MotiveBackhandedAwkwardDesperateCreepyGroupFlirty Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Too-Frequent Extreme Overly Familiar Ulterior Motive Backhanded Awkward Desperate Creepy Group Flirty Close Complimentsare supposed to make you feel good, right? But they sometimes miss the mark, even when we are trying to be nice. We’ve all been there. Even a simple “You look great today!” can come across as backhanded (since it seems to imply that they typically don’t look good 😬)....

Close Getting StartedFind a quiet place to sit comfortably upright—at the edge of your bed, on the floor, or in a chairClose your eyes and tune into the breath or another point of focus to be fully presentRelax your body—loosen your shoulders, unclench your jaw, and soften your brows10:14Mindful Meditation to Foster Daily IntentionIf you’ve ever been to a yoga class or joined a guided meditation, you may be familiar with the act of setting an intention before the practice....

Close Getting StartedFind a quiet place to sit comfortably upright—at the edge of your bed, on the floor, or in a chairClose your eyes and tune into the breath or another point of focus to be fully presentRelax your body—loosen your shoulders, unclench your jaw, and soften your brows Getting Started Find a quiet place to sit comfortably upright—at the edge of your bed, on the floor, or in a chairClose your eyes and tune into the breath or another point of focus to be fully presentRelax your body—loosen your shoulders, unclench your jaw, and soften your brows...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow to Provide Words of Encouragement100 Words of Encouragement to UseParting Words Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How to Provide Words of Encouragement 100 Words of Encouragement to Use Parting Words Close A few words of encouragement can often go a long way toward cheering someone on—in good times and bad. Encouraging them can be a powerful way toshow them you careabout them and support them....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsPositivityPersonal TraitsIntelligence and CreativityAccomplishmentsPersonal RelationshipsAppearanceWhole Person Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Positivity Personal Traits Intelligence and Creativity Accomplishments Personal Relationships Appearance Whole Person Close A compliment is an expression of regard, admiration, praise, or respect. It feels great to receive a compliment. Research shows getting a sincere compliment gives us the same positive boost as receiving cash. The health and happiness benefits of thecompliment giverare also well-documented....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTo Stop CravingsIf You Feel DeprivedUsing Social SupportMaximize ProductivityKeep Your Hands BusyPrevent Weight GainChange Your RoutineEmbrace RelaxationAre There Healthier Ways to Use Tobacco or Nicotine? Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents To Stop Cravings If You Feel Deprived Using Social Support Maximize Productivity Keep Your Hands Busy Prevent Weight Gain Change Your Routine Embrace Relaxation Are There Healthier Ways to Use Tobacco or Nicotine?...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTake the Anger TestHow to Manage AngerWhy Manage Anger?Getting Help Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Take the Anger Test How to Manage Anger Why Manage Anger? Getting Help Close Failing to manage your anger can lead to a variety of problems like saying things you regret, yelling at your kids, threatening your co-workers, sending rash emails, developing health problems, or even resorting to physical violence....