An Obvious Secret to Longevity That Most People Overlook
“Longevity” is the flexible term that can either mean just “lifespan” or both lifespan and healthspan—years spent in good health. The internet is flooded with articles that claim to tell you how to increase your longevity. And why not? Most of us want to live longer, especially if we can still possess the vitality of […]
Help Is Other People: The Power of Social Connectedness
If there’s one finding in the psychological literature that warrants your most urgent attention, I’d argue that this is it: Social relationships are our most powerful psychological currency; they are the key to our psychological health. There is no “I” in “Self.” The “I” is always in “Society.” Human beings are social before they are […]
Are Older People Dating Younger Ageist—or Just…
The Golden Bachelor is part of the ABC reality TV show franchise that features a single man who dates multiple women over a few weeks in search of finding love and perhaps a spouse. Even before the second season aired, it created a huge controversy. Mel Owens © ABC Mel Owens, the new Golden Bachelor, […]
3 Surprising Causes of Burnout That Most People Miss
Want more posts like this in your life? Join the Tiny Buddha list for daily or weekly insights. “Love yourself first and everything else falls into line.” ~Lucille Ball The first time I experienced burnout, I was twenty-six. I was at the height of my career in London, doing it all, and yet I somehow […]
How Climate Cafes Are Helping People Process Their…
It’s a warm, sunny weekday evening in July in the heart of Vancouver, British Columbia. Inside the Creekside Community Recreation Centre—which overlooks the Vancouver skyline—a group of more than 20 people have gathered for one of Climate Cafe Vancouver’s events, coming together to create art that reflects their emotions about climate change and the climate […]
The Truth About Why I’ve Ghosted People (and What I’ve Learned)
“Ghosting is cruel because it denies a person the chance to process, to ask questions, or to get closure. It’s emotional abandonment, masquerading as protection.” ~Dr. Jennice Vilhauer I never set out to ghost anyone. In fact, I used to hate ghosting with the burning fury of a thousand unread dating app notifications. I told […]
DBT Wise Mind is the Best Skill for Highly Sensitive People
“Feelings come and go, like clouds in the sky. Conscious breathing is my anchor.” ~Thich Nhat Hanh On the day my daughter Zoe turned seven weeks old, she burst into tears while I was changing her diaper. But why? What had I done? I remember panicking, confused, scared, and instantly guilty. Eventually, I noticed her […]
5 Powerful Mental Shifts to Stop Worrying About What Other People Think
“Care about what other people think and you will always be their prisoner.” ~Lao Tzu We carefully pick out what we wear to the gym to make sure we look good in the eyes of the other gymgoers. We beat ourselves up after meetings, running through everything we said (or didn’t say), worried that coworkers […]
Why Do Some People Always Seem Irritable?
Known for being quick to anger and having limited patience, Edie has always been described as easily irritable by her friends and family. Small inconveniences at work—like delays in email responses or someone using the copier when she needs it—frustrate her. At home, she snaps at her partner over whose job it is to empty […]
It’s Okay to Disappoint People When You’re Honoring Yourself
“Daring to set boundaries is about having the courage to love ourselves, even when we risk disappointing others.” ~Brené Brown On a recent day trip to the Yuba River with my daughter and two friends, unexpected tensions arose, offering me a chance to reflect on a lifelong pattern that has often complicated my relationships. It […]