Articles on mental health, wellness, mindfulness and life energy: psychology, practices and research for a clear mind and a healthy body.
Why does the goal “exercise” almost never work, while the plan “on Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. I’ll be at the gym” changes behavior? We examine Brian Tracy’s ideas through motivation research—without the magic of “reprogramming.”
You seem to be managing your tasks, but work has become empty and sluggish? We explain how to recognize rust-out, distinguish it from burnout, and get yourself moving again.
Light from outside the window, a phone screen, and a night-light can disrupt the body’s internal clock. We examine what is known about the connection between nighttime lighting and the heart—without promising that “darkness can cure.”
Thousands of genetic links to personality traits may sound like a map of destiny. But heritability describes differences within a population and predicts almost nothing about a specific person.
After humiliation and devaluation, shame often sounds like the abuser’s voice inside your head. We explore the connection between shame, rumination, and avoidance—with care and without self-diagnosis.
Antibiotics can leave a mark on the microbiome for months, but the picture is more complicated with antidepressants and blood pressure medications. We examine the evidence without urging anyone to stop treatment.
When money barely lasts until the next payment, the brain is focused not on “bad decisions” but on finding safety. We examine how financial stress narrows attention and what can ease the burden.
Spirulina may contain compounds resembling B12, but they are often useless to humans. We explain why green powder does not replace a proven supplement.
The “lizard inside” conveniently explains losing control, anger, and the urge to make quick decisions. But the brain is more complex: let’s debunk the myth and learn to understand impulses without shame.
A person’s age on their passport and list of diagnoses say little about how they live. We explain what the WHO calls intrinsic capacity and why it is assessed.
A full-body MRI promises peace of mind and control, but in a healthy person it more often triggers a search for incidental findings. We explain who may need it and what alternatives are available.
A single message can be reread ten times and seem cold, even though the author never intended it that way. We explore when it is better to discuss a conflict in person—and when meeting is not advisable.