10 Ways to Increase Your Emotional Intimacy

10 Ways to Increase Your Emotional Intimacy

“Intimacy transcends the physical. It is a feeling of closeness that isn’t about proximity, but of belonging. It is a beautiful emotional space in which two become one.” – Steve Maraboli What comes to mind when you think of intimacy? Sex? Cuddling? The capacity...
13 Ways Vulnerability Can Benefit You

13 Ways Vulnerability Can Benefit You

“Vulnerability is the essence of romance. It’s the art of being uncalculated, the willingness to look foolish, the courage to say, ‘This is me, and I’m interested in you enough to show you my flaws with the hope that you may embrace me for all that I...
How To Cope With the Aging Process

How To Cope With the Aging Process

“Aging is not lost youth but a new stage of opportunity and strength.” – Betty Friedan Many changes occur within us as we age, both physically and emotionally, and coping with the aging process can be stressful. We may not have the same vitality we once had as...
How to Reduce Hypervigilance

How to Reduce Hypervigilance

It is considered a part of human nature to attempt to avoid harm and conflict however possible. We tend to be vigilant of much that is around us to protect ourselves from potential threats. There is no wrong with it as it is a common yet beneficial practice for...
How to Boost Brain Health

How to Boost Brain Health

The human brain is incredible. Many regard it as the most advanced computer in existence. Our brain has the capacity to receive and process lots of new information every second. I’ve written often about the brain – boths facts and myths. Reading about all the more...
How to Gain Wisdom

How to Gain Wisdom

You might have often heard the advice to ‘be wise’ or ‘choose wisely’. Have you ever wondered how one becomes wise? Before going down that road, it helps to first understand wisdom’s true meaning.The typical dictionary definition is as follows: having the power...
How to Self Validate

How to Self Validate

Do you often feel the need for constant validation? If yes, then know that you are not alone. Most of us want to be acknowledged, understood, and accepted. Even if life feels unfair and everything goes upside down, we like people to tell us that it will be okay....
How Helping Others is Good for Your Health

How Helping Others is Good for Your Health

“Helping others is the way we help ourselves.” – Oprah Winfrey. Did you know that helping others can do wonders for your health? As surprising as it may sound, when we help others, we are not only making the world a better place, but we are also helping ourselves to...