Handmade: Worth Its Weight in Gold
People are willing to pay as much as 17% more for a handmade item over its machine-made counterpart, studies show, be it a ceramic mug, a bar of scented soap or a carved rocking...
Ask ‘What’s Strong’ Not ‘What’s Wrong’
The types of questions we ask so often determine the answers we find. Using a flashlight analogy, we have a choice about where we want to shine the light and what we want to...
Skip This Combo At The BBQ To Avoid Packing On The Pounds
If you were planning on eating a steak tonight and washing it down with a soda, think again. I am not a fan of soda—even diet—and this new study only fuels my lifelong dislike. Researchers...
How To Bolster and Boost Mental Health During a Transition
Transitions can be exciting but also stressful. In my experience, people tend to respond to major life changes in one of two ways: Denial or Distraction. Deniers cling to the past and are flooded with nostalgia....
The Best Way to Support a Friend Who Is Having a Hard Time
What is the best way to support a friend in need? According to research, this may be the wrong question. Simply showing up and expressing warmth and love is what matters most. The study,...