Category: Your Health Matters

  • What is Obliger-Rebellion?

     By Gretchen Rubin October 13, 2017 A thoughtful reader asked an interesting question on Twitter: “Does Obliger-rebellion ever manifest as physical symptoms with no apparent cause?” I believe that it absolutely might do so. First — what is Obliger-rebellion? Obliger-rebellion occurs when Obligers meet, meet, meet, meet expectations, and then suddenly — they snap. They say, “This, I will…

  • Digital damage: How to protect your eyes from electronic device overload

    By Jeanne Reynolds | March 26, 2018 Can you see yourself living (happily) without your smart phone? iPad? Laptop? If just the thought of going deviceless gives you the heebie-jeebies, you’re not alone. Most of us depend on digital technology for everything from work to entertainment to checking the weather before heading outside. But looking at a screen…

  • 3 Ways to Combat Stress and Achieve Balance

    by Kirsten Blakemore Edwards | Jul 20, 2017 You can’t control most of life’s challenges, but you can change how you react to them. These three habits help you manage stress and enjoy a more satisfying life. Read the original article published on Inc. Magazine: “3 Ways to Combat Stress and Achieve Balance“ One thing we know for certain…

  • 6 Scientifically Proven Ways to Get (and Stay) Motivated

     By ALEXIA DELLNER  | JAN. 18, 2018 Whether it’s hitting the gym three days a week or finally finishing your novel, sometimes the biggest obstacle standing in the way of achieving your goals is, well, you. Here, six research-backed (and totally doable) tricks to stay motivated.   CHAMPLIFEZY/GETTY IMAGES BECOME A MORNING PERSON We hear you—mornings are so not…

  • 5 Habits to Build Mental Toughness

    Being mentally tough, resilient, and willing to persevere when the chips are down are all qualities that will lead to your long-term success. People often like to believe they are stronger than they are, emotionally as well as physically. But the problem with this overestimation is that—after we take a tumble, whether at work or…