Cancer is one of the most common diseases of our age, and yet those who face it rarely know what’s about to happen to them beyond the broadest terms. “Cancer up Close” is an open recount of Michele Goncalves’s cancer journey from pre-diagnosis to life after treatment. As someone who favors treating my maladies as…
There’s No Mild in Myocarditis
August 20, 2021
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Emily Jo and her family, who live just outside of Atlanta, Georgia, were as careful as they could be to avoid getting COVID-19. They social distanced, always wore masks, opted for virtual learning, and were very excited to get the vaccine as soon as it was available. Jo teaches English as a second language, science,…
A Guide to Mastering Your Fear
We’re trapped by the wall of fear as long as we keep avoiding it.
Just Start—Reducing Anxiety
Did you know that anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in the U.S.? In fact, anxiety affects 40 million adults in the United States each year, aged 18 and older. Or, to put it another way, 18.1 percent of the population each year. And, the COVID-19 pandemic has only further impacted our mental…
Breathing Away Food Binges
Around the world, masks are coming off and people are enjoying full, deep breaths once again. Those deep inhalations may be more important than you realize. While breathwork was once seen as the purview of ancient yogis and new-age gurus, scientific evidence now suggests that it can be used for a variety of common physical…
Wise Habits: A Guide to Letting Go of the Past
When we start to let go of the past, we have emptied our cups and allowed them to be filled up with the present.
How Stress and Depression Are Connected and the Strategy That Can Help You Cope
Chronic or long-term stress can contribute to depression, a mood disorder that can significantly interfere with most aspects of life. During the pandemic, cases of depression increased and stress is believed to be a factor. Experts say that it’s clear that chronic stress raises the incidence level of depression. This condition can cause feelings of…
How to Take Time for Yourself to Fully Recharge
By Bertrand Ngampa As an entrepreneur, you likely give dozens of people hours and energy, possibly at the expense of your well-being. This, however, is simply not sustainable long-term, and will likely lead to burnout. In this post- (sort of) pandemic “new normal,” it is more important than ever to maximize time for yourself in…
Haiku Productivity: The Power of Limits for Increasing Focus
A decade ago, I wrote about “Haiku Productivity” and how limits can make us more productive, more focused, and better able to prioritize and simplify. The idea comes from haiku poetry, in which the poet is limited to three lines and (essentially) 17 syllables. Such a crazy limit, and yet the poetry that can be…
Can We Help Young Brains Fight Off Anxiety?
Anxiety is one of the most common childhood mental disorders. About 7 percent of children suffer from it at any given time, with nearly 1 in 3 adolescents experiencing it sometime during their teen years. For an anxious child, seemingly normal activities can be hard. Worried kids have trouble adjusting to school, making friends, and learning. They…
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