Anxiety disorders affect millions of adults each year, and they’re made worse by the overwhelming feelings we tend to get from our fast-paced, information-saturated world. However, there’s a source of comfort that many overlook—the Bible. While it may not be the first place you think to turn for anxiety relief, it contains an abundance of …
Psychology
People get married for companionship, but marriage can get exhausting pretty fast if there’s no emotional fulfillment. Marriage demands effort and commitment from both partners to make it inwardly satisfying. An emotionally fulfilling marriage isn’t just about love but also understanding, support, and shared growth. If you and your spouse feel content and connected, you’re …
The honeymoon phase of marriage is often depicted as a blissful period of love and laughter. However, long-term partnerships come with their own set of challenges, some of which are rarely candidly discussed. A recent survey of married men has uncovered some interesting perspectives on married life, shining light on some of the difficulties they …
Sometimes, Murphy’s Law takes over, and anything that could go wrong does. The toughest part about life’s curve balls is that we rarely see them coming. Psychology Today suggests that the most challenging times offer us a chance to trust in something bigger than ourselves and grow stronger through it. It may not feel great …
Did you know that some of the most peaceful and agreeable individuals are masters of discretion? While open communication is often praised as a virtue, there are certain things that are better left unsaid. These aren’t necessarily deep, dark secrets, but rather topics that, when shared, can evoke unnecessary drama, hurt feelings, or even jeopardize …
Why is it that men who used to be fun and lively when they were young turn into the grumpiest old geezers? You have probably seen one standing on his front porch, walking stick in hand, crankily waving kids off his lawn. Or perhaps it’s the once merry grandpa who now keeps complaining about everything—from …
Did you know that 80% of New Year’s resolutions fall apart by February? This statistic paints a gloomy picture of the challenges we face when chasing personal growth. We often fall into traps that hinder our progress, unknowingly sabotaging our own development. While the longing for self-improvement is admirable, it’s important to recognize that not …
Most of us have a thing or two we hold on to for sentimental value and don’t want to get rid of. However, when people have a strong aversion to letting go of anything (to the point that it becomes distressing to them or others) and ultimately accumulate a large amount of unnecessary stuff- they …
Have you ever woken up from a dream feeling confused, scared, alarmed, or maybe even strangely happy? Our dreams come to us in various forms, sometimes exciting, sometimes mysterious, and hopefully rarely horrifying, but do they have any meaning, or is it just our subconscious toying with us? Throughout history, dreams have fascinated people. In …
Few people, if any, can confidently say they have never told a lie. Lying is a universal behavior- whether a small fib or a major deception, we have all tried to wiggle out of a sticky situation with a half-truth or even a flat-out lie. Scoping out lies can be challenging, especially since many people …