Hypnosis sounds like such a scary thing to many people. You “go under” and maybe lose control of your mind and functions. Someone else is giving you suggestions that you may or may not like. It can be ...

A writer tries self-hypnosis for seasonal depression to see if it lifts her mood. Here's what she found out. On the ride home from work, all I can see is the unending greyness of trees without leaves.

A new study explored whether practicing self-compassion -- or treating oneself with the same care and kindness that people typically offer to their loved ones -- helps people become more resilient to ...

Today is National Self-Care Day. Self-care shouldn’t be seen as a reward but as a necessary practice to holistically honor yourself. Although self-care is a term that has gained a ton of buzz on ...

Whenever I enter into a new school year, I always try to start the school year off “right.” Personally, this means setting goals for myself, which include avoiding procrastinating, staying active, ...

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