The differences, as well as the similarities, between how men and women approach life, and the experiences that make up that life: How they work, how they parent, how they love could be found in six ways: 1. She wants it all. So does he. When we talk about how men and women define success, we often generalize: Women want balance, or to “have it all.”…
6 Ways Men and Women Are (Mostly) Different
4 Powerful Ways to Use Body Language for Better Relationships
Body language has been said to impact a relationship more than words and tone of voice combined. Here’s how to use your gestures for good. Talk like you’re looking in a mirror. Studies have shown that people in power positions—those sitting higher than their partners, putting their feet up, or lacing their fingers behind their necks—have increased feelings of superiority, while people in lower-power poses,…
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Women on the Verge of Exhaustion
A CDC study found that 16 percent of women age 18 to 44 reported feeling “very tired,” “exhausted,” or otherwise worn out most days, compared with 9 percent of men in the same age range. Is it because women are taking on more than their share? Or because they have difficulty saying no? The answer, probably, is both. 1. Women earn more than their husbands but still do…
Deal with Anxiety and Get Your Life Back
You know the feeling. You’re doing fine, when all of a sudden your car dies, your daughter tells you she’s dropping out of college, and you find out you need a new roof. Suddenly, you feel like you can’t breathe. Your chest hurts, and you’re convinced you’re having a heart attack. More likely, you’re having an anxiety attack—an acute reaction to intense stress. Even if…
6 Ways to Boost Energy and Beat Fatigue Naturally
If you’re about to complain about how exhausted you are (again), try one of these science-backed energizing tactics to get you going. 1. Space out. You might think multitasking will help you tackle your to-do list faster, but doing nothing for a few minutes can help your lack of energy and ultimately push you to get more done. The brain becomes fatigued after sustained use…
Feeling Lonely? It May Increase Risk of Early Death
People who feel consistently lonely have a 14% higher risk of premature death than those who don’t. The impact of loneliness on early death is almost as strong as the impact of being poor, which increased the chances of dying early by 19%. “Loneliness is a risk factor for early death beyond what can be explained by poor health behaviors,” says psychologist John Cacioppo, director of…
7 Simple Ways to Connect to Your Partner
Doing something small every day is important because your connection with your partner is a daily commitment. Here are seven simple suggestions for cultivating your closeness. 1. Do things together – Having shared experiences keeps your connection alive. 2. Touch throughout the day – Touch is a very primal, visceral way to feel connected to someone. It reminds us of our most basic needs as infants, and “we need to…
4 Ways to Beat the Winter Blues
The sky is grey, the temperature is low, and the color of your mood ring turns a scary blackish blue. The winter months — especially for those huddled under a snow drift during the first two months of the year — can trigger a major depressive episode or worsen the symptoms in persons with chronic depression. So what to do? 1. Get a lightbox. Less sunlight…
Change Your Attitude and Life Will Follow
Each January, most of us can’t help but think about the ways we want the next year to be different–and better–than the last. If you are inspired to make some changes in yourself, your family or in other relationships, remember that even change for the better is stressful and discombobulating. As creatures of habit, we get used to the way things are–even when the status…