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Why your window of tolerance holds the secret to trauma recovery

Ever notice how some days you can handle chaos like a pro, but other days? Man, the teeniest, tiniest thing can just set you off?

That swing—and how you handle it—is all about your window of tolerance. It’s the range where stress feels manageable and you’re able to stay calm, cool, and collected. 

“When you don’t notice [your feelings], they regroup and get stronger and stronger until they erupt,” says Marisa Peer, the creator of Rapid Transformational Therapy®, in her Rapid Transformation...

Theta waves: How to activate your brain’s hidden superpower

Remember those moments in your childhood when you’d slip into your imaginary world from time to time? Life was a seamless blend of real and imagined moments, each just as vivid, thrilling, and full of possibility as the other. 

This space is where imagination has the permission to run free, and it’s all powered by your brain’s theta waves.

Kids spend a lot of time in the theta frequency—it allows them to stay open, curious, and unafraid to try new things. Unfortunately, as they transition ...

Theta waves: how to activate your brain’s hidden superpower

Remember those moments in your childhood when you’d slip into your imaginary world from time to time? Life was a seamless blend of real and imagined moments, each just as vivid, thrilling, and full of possibility as the other. 

This space is where imagination has the permission to run free, and it’s all powered by your brain’s theta waves.

Kids spend a lot of time in the theta frequency—it allows them to stay open, curious, and unafraid to try new things. Unfortunately, as they transition ...

How to make friends as an adult: 10 expert-backed ways to build lasting connections

Remember when making friends was as simple as saying, “Wanna play?” Back then, friendships happened naturally. You’d meet someone new in school or at the park, and by the end of the day, you had a new best friend.

But as adults, it feels… different. Friendships can seem harder to build.

“Wanna play?” is now “Wanna hang out?” But, somehow, that lighthearted fun feels like it’s been replaced by invisible checklists that need to be met before we let someone in.

No doubt, learning how to ma...

What really happens in a tantra session? The surprising benefits you may have never expected

Tantra—a term many have heard but few truly understand.

More often than not, people think it’s just about something sexual. However, according to Layla Martin, the founder of the world-renowned VITA Method, it’s so much more than that.

“The point in real tantra isn’t to have amazing sex,” she says in her Mindvalley Quest, Neo-Tantra: Discovering Energy Orgasms and Deepening Your Sexual Connection. “The point is to know the truth of your being.”

It’s a path of turning inward, letting go ...

Morning anxiety is real—here are 5 expert-backed steps to beat it

Beep beep beep… It’s the first sound that many of us hear first thing in the day.

For some, the buzz of the alarm clock is a sunshine-and-rise (that morning scene from Barbie comes to mind). For others, it’s the dreaded beckoning of yet another episode of morning anxiety.

The ughs, the blechs, the sighs come out as you haul your butt out of bed and muster all the energy you’ve got to face the day.

Interestingly, though, it’s not uncommon to wake up feeling anxious. According to Dr. Caro...

130 healing quotes to help you heal, grow, and thrive

When life feels overwhelming, it’s easy to get pulled into a whirlwind of emotions. But what if healing could be as simple as relying on healing quotes?

As you may be aware, words have power; they can shape and transform reality. Yet, we often underestimate how much comfort and strength they offer, especially in our lowest moments. 

That’s how healing quotes can make all the difference—they carry deep meanings that can help boost your mood, change routines, and even rewire long-term belief...

140 words of encouragement to uplift anybody, anytime

Words have the power to shape reality. The right phrase dropped at the right moment can uplift someone, shift their perspective, or spark a much-needed sense of hope. 

But in a world saturated with tired clichés, how do you find words of encouragement that don’t just sound good but actually hit home? Whether you’re uplifting a friend, boosting your coworker’s morale, or giving yourself a pep talk, the words you choose matter more than you think.

Here, you’ll find more than just well-worded...

Robin Sharma on the wealth money can’t buy—and how to find it in your life

Wealth—what comes to mind when you hear this word? For a good chunk of us, it’s money.

Hear wealth, think money. Hear money, think wealth. It’s a simple, automatic connection.

But here’s the catch: money, as we’ve heard time and again, isn’t everything. We’ve seen it in the stories of the rich of the richest—from King Midas to Beast (Beauty and the Beast), Ebenezer Scrooge, Howard Hughes, and even Princess Diana. 

The thing is, financial resources are important, according to Robin Sharm...

How to respond to stonewalling: 6 proven strategies from relationship experts

Every relationship faces moments when both parties butt heads. It’s just an inevitable part of life.

But when one person shuts down and refuses to communicate, the other is likely being stonewalled. This can leave the latter feeling ignored and frustrated.

Knowing how to respond to stonewalling can make all the difference in keeping the lines of communication open. With the right approach, you can gently encourage your partner to reconnect and work through the issue together.

What is st...