Healing Practices

This little practice cultivates a compassionte stance toward oneself and calms negative thinking before it starts.

How to get past the awkwardness of reaching out to new people.

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This eCourse is a continuation of the first part of The Gifts of Imperfection class that will explore the next 5 guideposts from Brené's bestselling book. Thousands of people participated in the first part of the class with incredible energy and depth. Part 1 registration is now closed. If you have not taken Part 1 of the course, we will guide you through the foundational elements leading up to the beginning of class.

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Perfectionism gives the illusion that we are better off with it. Learn how perfectionism detracts from healthy self-image, relationships and enjoying life!

While Mandela swam through treacherous, shark-ridden waters, many times against the tide, he knew where he was headed. And he never stopped swimming.

What drives our powerful need for social interaction? And what makes being alone difficult? These are just a couple of the questions that Matthew Lieberman, a social neurologist from the University of California, explores in his newest book, Social: Why Our Brains Are Wired to Connect. Through his research, Lieberman has identified compelling evidence demonstrating the neuroscience behind our human interactions -- with broad implications for how we live our lives. For example, we now know that the connection between physical and social pain is very real -- in that, they are both processed through the same neural pathways. From an evolutionary standpoint, this begs the question -- that perhaps our social connections are more than just a mere luxury, that perhaps they are, in face, a necessity. Our brains are continuously working, and in order to better respond to our environment. This is what our brains were wired for: reaching out to and interacting with others, writes Lieberman. This article shares more.

Play free relaxation downloads. Relaxation MP3 audio and video guide you to relax using visualization, progressive muscle relaxation, guided imagery, meditation, and other easy relaxation techniques.

To reap the full range of life-extending, heart-protecting, sleep-promoting, obesity-thwarting benefits of exercise, you're going to have to get some regular activity. In fact, about two and a half hours a week of it.

In an animated short titled "The Power of Empathy," research professor Dr. Brené Brown explains a key component of being human in a clear, simple fashion. The Royal Society for the encouragement of...

Anyone can cultivate resilience. We can add habits to our life that allow us to function and even eventually thrive after storms and struggle come our way.

Why do some people bounce back from adversity and misfortune? Why do others fall apart?…

Shame is such a powerful emotion that it can literally overcome us. For more than a decade, Dr. Brené Brown has been researching how shame and vulnerability impact our lives, and says thoughts of self-doubt and unworthiness -- or "gremlin thinking," as she calls it -- can prove dangerous.

Stress. It makes your heart pound, your breathing quicken and your forehead sweat. But while stress has been made into a public health enemy, new research suggests that stress may only be bad for you if you believe that to be the case. Psychologist Kelly McGonigal urges us to see stress as a positive, and introduces us to an unsung mechanism for stress reduction: reaching out to others.

The Validation Project is an initiative to confirm people's thoughts of themselves and help the world make a difference as one

We may find ourselves feeling overwhelmed and fatigued by the multiple demands of our lives. How can we prevent or heal from burnout that seems unavoidable.

Practicing self-awareness in our mind, body and soul can increase self-efficacy and the functioning of our relationships. Read on to learn how to get started!

Chronic multitasking could be making you less productive. Why? Because your brain is on overload.

A recent study pegged the top three resolutions of 2014 to be: lose weight, get organized, and spend less.  The same study shows that only 8% of people are successful in achieving their goals.  One...