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Laughter
What’s the Benefit of Finding Joy in the Midst of Adversity?

Gregg McBride on March 9, 2019

A bright outlook can be a gift to ourselves—a gift that has the potential to remind us that no matter what we’re going through, there is always joy to be had.

A bright outlook can be a gift to ourselves—a gift that has the potential to remind us that no matter what we’re going through, there is always joy to be had.

Friends
Looking For the Best Gift to Give Yourself This Season?

Gregg McBride on December 8, 2018

By not being fully present (whether running errands or attending parties), we aren't allowing ourselves to achieve the kind of peace of mind that being 'in the moment' offers.

By not being fully present (whether running errands or attending parties), we aren't allowing ourselves to achieve the kind of peace of mind that being 'in the moment' offers.

Stress
All I Need to Know I Learned From My Foster Kittens

Gregg McBride on August 25, 2018

Despite a rough start at life, these kittens were anything but bitter or scared. They were ready to roll with whatever life had to offer. A lesson I soon learned to take to heart.

Despite a rough start at life, these kittens were anything but bitter or scared. They were ready to roll with whatever life had to offer. A lesson I soon learned to take to heart.

Child Development
Can Adult Survivors of Child Abuse Enjoy Mother's Day?

Gregg McBride on May 12, 2018

Despite the flowers, the brunches, and the greeting cards, certain holidays can elicit more angst than joy—especially for those who've survived traumatic childhoods.

Despite the flowers, the brunches, and the greeting cards, certain holidays can elicit more angst than joy—especially for those who've survived traumatic childhoods.

Anxiety
Which Habits Might Foretell Our Resistance To Being Present?

Gregg McBride on March 10, 2018

Even those of us committed to presence of mind can sometimes find ourselves distracted by the past or future. But what can we do to re-set when catching ourselves in the act?

Even those of us committed to presence of mind can sometimes find ourselves distracted by the past or future. But what can we do to re-set when catching ourselves in the act?

Flow
When Should We Let Challenges Go And Let Real Life Flow?

Gregg McBride on December 16, 2017

Talk to almost anyone you know and they’ll likely tell you that 2017 has been a year full of challenges. This can sometimes be a rough planet. But it can also be a giving one.

Talk to almost anyone you know and they’ll likely tell you that 2017 has been a year full of challenges. This can sometimes be a rough planet. But it can also be a giving one.

Motivation
Are You Giving Yourself the Level of Self-Care You Deserve?

Gregg McBride on September 9, 2017

When we care for something, it thrives. When we shun it, it withers. Therefore, isn't it time we stop mentally knocking ourselves down when we think of goals we haven't yet met?

When we care for something, it thrives. When we shun it, it withers. Therefore, isn't it time we stop mentally knocking ourselves down when we think of goals we haven't yet met?

Self-Talk
Why Do Man Buns Inspire Instant Vitriol?

Gregg McBride on June 10, 2017

With the advent of social media, we’ve all become a little more “brave” in regard to sharing our opinions. The parallels to other life disagreements have not been lost on me.

With the advent of social media, we’ve all become a little more “brave” in regard to sharing our opinions. The parallels to other life disagreements have not been lost on me.

Cognition
Why Simple Advice is Often the Best Advice

Gregg McBride on March 25, 2017

No matter how many times we replay past events or decisions in our heads, they are never going to be undone. So the sooner we swallow hard and move on, the better.

No matter how many times we replay past events or decisions in our heads, they are never going to be undone. So the sooner we swallow hard and move on, the better.

Diet
How's That New Year's Diet Working Out For You So Far?

Gregg McBride on January 7, 2017

This year why not make this the last time you begin a 'weight loss plan' and, instead, think of it as a 'clean, healthy eating for life plan?'

This year why not make this the last time you begin a 'weight loss plan' and, instead, think of it as a 'clean, healthy eating for life plan?'

Motivation
What Can Zombies Teach Us About Reaching Our Goals?

Gregg McBride on October 29, 2016

While we don’t always know what obstacles lie ahead, no matter what knocks us down, we have the option of getting back up and recommitting to moving (or stumbling) toward our goals

While we don’t always know what obstacles lie ahead, no matter what knocks us down, we have the option of getting back up and recommitting to moving (or stumbling) toward our goals

Diet
Why Dieting With a Light Switch Mentality Can Be a Turnoff

Gregg McBride on September 10, 2016

Being "on" or "off" of a diet has become part of the weight loss industry vernacular. But this way of thinking can often lead to more weight gain than actual weight loss.

Being "on" or "off" of a diet has become part of the weight loss industry vernacular. But this way of thinking can often lead to more weight gain than actual weight loss.

Career
What's the 4-Letter Word Your Diet Might Be Missing?

Gregg McBride on August 20, 2016

Wanting a quick fix (which can include fads, pills or even surgery), some dieters often ignore the actual "work" it takes to successfully lose excess weight once and for all.

Wanting a quick fix (which can include fads, pills or even surgery), some dieters often ignore the actual "work" it takes to successfully lose excess weight once and for all.

Embarrassment
What Do We Do When Abuse from the Past Rears Its Ugly Head?

Gregg McBride on July 30, 2016

No matter how well we've survived horrors from our past, there are times that events can reappear and cause us to once again face what we thought we might never have to face again.

No matter how well we've survived horrors from our past, there are times that events can reappear and cause us to once again face what we thought we might never have to face again.

Punishment
Peanut Butter's Revenge

Gregg McBride on July 20, 2016

Hell hath no fury like a "trigger food" does for someone with a dieter's mentality. Especially when that someone is trying to eat, live and think healthy.

Hell hath no fury like a "trigger food" does for someone with a dieter's mentality. Especially when that someone is trying to eat, live and think healthy.

Diet
Should Obesity Really Be Classified As A Disease?

Gregg McBride on April 9, 2016

No matter how the medical community classifies our national (and individual) obesity issues, let’s not forget that that the real cure still comes from inside ourselves.

No matter how the medical community classifies our national (and individual) obesity issues, let’s not forget that that the real cure still comes from inside ourselves.

Diet
Why Do Certain Foods Seem to Have Power Over Us?

Gregg McBride on March 12, 2016

Sure, I took off 250 pounds of excess weight without pills, surgery or gimmicks. But keeping it off still requires commitment—especially when it comes to certain food groups.

Sure, I took off 250 pounds of excess weight without pills, surgery or gimmicks. But keeping it off still requires commitment—especially when it comes to certain food groups.