Sleep Our circadian rhythms are important for good sleep, and good sleep is important for good health. Long-term sleep deprivation can lead to obesity, diabetes, cancer, and more Cognitive declineAmong other issues (Knutson & Van Gatter, 2008; Mogavero et al., 2021; Wennberg et al., 2017). Under optimal conditions, the hormone cortisol peaks shortly after you…
There was one thing that surprised me in that moment of losing Amy: discovering that joy and grief can coexist. I still remember the day I first discovered it. My son and his family invited me to dinner (because, well, they are In fact cool people). When I went to their house, I crossed over…
God disciplines us, and we must not hate that discipline, because in love, He disciplines us for our good (Proverbs 3:11-13; Hebrews 12:5-11) In the Old Testament, God included the story of Eli, a Jewish priest who discovered what happens when a father, wrong or tender-hearted, fails to discipline his children (1 Samuel 2:27-36) Fathers…
I don’t think anger needs a dictionary definition. But if you need one, anger is defined as “a strong feeling of irritation, displeasure, or hostility.” The Bible often talks about anger. And it talks about anger. Anger is a decisive mood. Anger is an intense emotional state. Robert Jones defines it as “a whole-person active…
“God hates divorce. Every married Christian in the Western Hemisphere is well aware Malachi 2:16 A verse that warns and encourages, respectively, any Christian sister or brother who is considering the matter of divorce. I believe most of us agree that God wants married people to be married, and we should do everything we can…
9 Signs of Childhood Trauma in Adults Recognizing symptoms of childhood trauma in adults is important for therapists in providing comprehensive and appropriate treatment for individuals who have experienced adverse childhood experiences (Rothschild, 2000; Siegel, 2012; Walker, 2013). These symptoms manifest in various domains of functioning and can significantly affect a person’s mental, emotional, and…
Positive conflict is when people can bring up something that is normally considered negative or can constructively provoke negative responses. Many times, toxic relationships continue because the toxic person or person avoids conflict. However, when done correctly with the pure intent of mental healing, conflict can be a helpful tool for repairing broken relationships. Some…
As an adult, I prefer to be single. The funny thing is, I didn’t really think I’d struggle to find time to be alone until one day, I woke up a married woman with two kids and three dogs and realized I never had. Always Alone. While some people are afraid of being alone, I…
Even if we think logically and rationally, we seem easily biased by a single incident or personal characteristic (Nicolau, Mellinas, & Martín, 2022). The ‘halo effect’ recognizes that scoring someone or something high on one aspect positively or negatively affects our overall perception. For example, we may overlook cold coffee if the cafe’s barista finds…
As an adult, I prefer to be single. The funny thing is, I didn’t really think I’d struggle to find time to be alone until one day, I woke up a married woman with two kids and three dogs and realized I never had. Always Alone. While some people are afraid of being alone, I…