emotions

September 4

Enjoying New Relationships

by Karen Sherman @ 2:09 pm. Filed under emotions, harmony, relationships, tour, travel
How very fortunate I am! I’ve just returned home from a vacation to Eastern Europe. It was certainly a whirlwind tour. In just one week, we saw Budapest, Vienna, and Prague. So much history, so many stories, and so many facts to digest. The more the merrier Aside from all the beauty and splendor of the actual sites, I truly believe that what made the trip so enjoyable was the group of people who were touring together. If you have ever been on a tour, you know that if people are not punctual, it can be quite upsetting. Or, if there is someone who is negative or annoying, it will absolutely impact the rest of the group. More…
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July 21

Increasing Emotional Connections in Your Relationship - Part 2

by Karen Sherman @ 11:02 am. Filed under connections, emotions, Empathy Deficit Disorder, healthy relationships
  In last week’s blog, I spoke about the tool of validation as being an important one to help your partner feel understood. I explained that it wasn’t necessary for you to actually experience the situation or circumstances as your mate did in order to validate how he or she felt. By being able to use this tool, it would allow your mate to feel as if he or she matters. Today, I want to go further and talk about how to actually increase empathy. First understand that empathy is different than sympathy. In the latter, you are merely feeling sorry for someone. But when you are empathic, it is as if you have stepped into the other person’s shoes and you are able to understand how they are feeling. A missing ingredient More…
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July 17

Increasing Emotional Connections in Your Relationship - Part 1

by Karen Sherman @ 11:00 am. Filed under emotions, empathy, healthy relationships, interpreting
  Probably the biggest reason to be in a relationship is to feel connected. This is especially apparent in times of need -- in times when you want to be understood, to be heard. And, when your partner is not able to do this, it’s quite disappointing and frustrating, not to mention isolating. So, for the next three posts, I’d like to offer some insights and suggestions to assist you in helping to connect with each other. In today’s blog, there’s a tool I teach my couples called validation. Though at first it seems a bit difficult to grasp, using it really makes quite a difference. More…
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Nutrition

Whole Grains

The best way to consume whole-grain foods is in small amounts throughout the day. Doing so will maintain a steady supply of glucose in your blood, which your brain needs to release the body's feel-good chemicals. ... View slideshow >>

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Eggs

No, we're not talking about the whites. It's actually the egg yolks that are the best source of dietary lecithin, which is essential for brain function and affects not only mood, but also memory and concentration. ... View slideshow >>

Nutrition

Fish

When you're feeling down, cook up some salmon, tuna, sardines or other oily fish. Their high levels of omega-3 fatty acids have been shown to fight depression, moodiness and impulsivity. Plant foods such as flaxseed, soybean oil, walnuts and canola oil are also high in omega-3s. ... View slideshow >>

Nutrition

10 Foods to Lift Your Mood

If you're struggling with a case of the blues, try filling your fridge and pantry with these energy-rich foods. With the right grocery list, it may just be possible to eat your way to happiness! ... View slideshow >>

Long-Life Tips

Shy Men Die Younger

Posted April 28, 2008 12:57 PM

This could be the perfect excuse for a rousing night out. Sociable men have been found to have healthier hearts than their more reserved friends. A 30-year-study of thousands of men revealed that shrinking violets are 50 percent more likely to die from a heart disease or stroke. Doctors admit they don't know why this happens, but they think wallflowers may find unfamiliar Read more...

See also: agin, emotions, heart, heart attack, live longer, long-life tips, longevity, men, personality, shy, social, stroke

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Mental Health

Are We Born to Be Blue?

Posted April 28, 2008 12:51 PM

The word "happy" appears 23 times in the Bible, along with 60 instances of "joy" and 130 references to "gladness." But the biblical formula for happiness doesn't attract everyone. Consider the Beatitudes (Matthew 5:3-12) in the J.B. Phillips translation: "Happy are those who know what sorrow means ... Happy are those who claim nothing ... Happy are those who Read more...

See also: emotions, happiness, psychology

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Weight Loss

Manage Stress, Lose Weight

Posted August 27, 2007 3:41 PM

Up against the wall with a work deadline? Are the kids driving you crazy? Did Mr. Right wind up being Mr. Wrong? For many people, stressful situations can cause visions of potato chips and candy bars to dance in their heads. Turning to food can be an almost instinctive "comforting mechanism" for the things that cause us Read more...

See also: eating habits, emotions, fatty foods, indulgences, overweight, stress, weight loss

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