Imperfect Spirituality

Motivation

Are We Wired to Work?

Polly Campbell on February 27, 2023

Why a planned day off soon found me right back at work.

Why a planned day off soon found me right back at work.

Fear

How to Feel Better About Saying 'Yes'

Polly Campbell on January 29, 2023

Are you living with the fear of saying "yes"? Many of us are, but there are ways to overcome it and boost our health and well-being.

Are you living with the fear of saying "yes"? Many of us are, but there are ways to overcome it and boost our health and well-being.

Resilience

These Simple Practices Can Make You Happier

Polly Campbell on December 20, 2022

Want to be happier and less stressed? Spend a few minutes on these practices every day.

Want to be happier and less stressed? Spend a few minutes on these practices every day.

Introversion

An Introvert's Guide to Getting Through the Holidays

Polly Campbell on November 22, 2022

Are you feeling maxed out by the number of seasonal events you have scheduled? These tips can make this time more festive and fun.

Are you feeling maxed out by the number of seasonal events you have scheduled? These tips can make this time more festive and fun.

Happiness

Kindness Matters More Than You Think

Polly Campbell on October 28, 2022

Personal Perspective: We might fail to recognize the importance of our random acts of kindness. This is why we shouldn't.

Personal Perspective: We might fail to recognize the importance of our random acts of kindness. This is why we shouldn't.

Anxiety

Excessive News Consumption May Harm Mental and Physical Health

Polly Campbell on September 27, 2022

The way you get your news might be hurting your mind, body, and even your family, says a recent study. Here's how to prevent it.

The way you get your news might be hurting your mind, body, and even your family, says a recent study. Here's how to prevent it.

Emotion Regulation

A Positive Focus Might Be the Key to a Better Mood

Polly Campbell on August 25, 2022

A Personal Perspective: I was in a beautiful place with my favorite person, so why was I so unhappy?

A Personal Perspective: I was in a beautiful place with my favorite person, so why was I so unhappy?

Career

These Skills Can Build Success at Work and at Home

Polly Campbell on July 25, 2022

Do you have the qualities employers want most?

Do you have the qualities employers want most?

Motivation

What We Gain by Being Uncomfortable

Polly Campbell on June 21, 2022

Pushing our personal boundaries and learning to embrace discomfort might just make us feel better.

Pushing our personal boundaries and learning to embrace discomfort might just make us feel better.

Stress

How to (Actually) Buy Happiness

Polly Campbell on May 23, 2022

Money matters to our happiness, but so does the meaning we ascribe to it. Here's how.

Money matters to our happiness, but so does the meaning we ascribe to it. Here's how.

Health

How to Reboot Your Brain This Spring

Polly Campbell on April 22, 2022

This is why I clean out the mental clutter before I tackle the closets.

This is why I clean out the mental clutter before I tackle the closets.

Health

Our Ability to Help Others May Ultimately Improve Our Health

Polly Campbell on March 23, 2022

Giving feels good, but research shows it provides an even bigger benefit.

Giving feels good, but research shows it provides an even bigger benefit.

Stress

One Way to Make a Better Day: Start a Savoring Practice

Polly Campbell on February 16, 2022

Try this practice if you want to improve your life in 30 seconds.

Try this practice if you want to improve your life in 30 seconds.

Self-Help

This Strategy Can Help You Make Healthier Food Choices

Polly Campbell on January 25, 2022

I've replaced nagging with nudge theory and it's helping my family eat healthier.

I've replaced nagging with nudge theory and it's helping my family eat healthier.

Procrastination

Could This Be a Way To Beat Procrastination in 2022?

Polly Campbell on December 21, 2021

This simple approach could help you avoid procrastination in 2022.

This simple approach could help you avoid procrastination in 2022.

Self-Talk

Six Ways to Eat Healthier During the Holidays

Polly Campbell on November 11, 2021

You'll probably hear me talking to myself a lot this holiday season. Here's why.

You'll probably hear me talking to myself a lot this holiday season. Here's why.

Chronic Pain

How to Stop the Pain

Polly Campbell on October 25, 2021

Chronic pain hurts more than the person who is suffering, but promising research offers hope.

Chronic pain hurts more than the person who is suffering, but promising research offers hope.

Relationships

The Power-Share Practice That Can Improve Your Relationship

Polly Campbell on September 20, 2021

Giving up some power in your relationship can make you both happier. Here's why.

Giving up some power in your relationship can make you both happier. Here's why.

Resilience

Failure Isn't Fun, But It Can Be Productive

Polly Campbell on August 25, 2021

Why I learned more from failing economics than by getting a passing grade—and how I use those lessons today.

Why I learned more from failing economics than by getting a passing grade—and how I use those lessons today.

Sleep

Will You Be Happier If You Wake Up Earlier?

Polly Campbell on July 21, 2021

It might be hard to drag yourself out of bed at dawn, but the practice could make you happier.

It might be hard to drag yourself out of bed at dawn, but the practice could make you happier.