Most people know about positive thinking. Many people have heard about visualization. Some practice meditation, affirmations, or goal setting. However, there is one small skill that is quietly behind the success of athletes, musicians, public speakers, entrepreneurs, and highly focused…
Do you know how to deal with emotionally abusive parents as an adult? Unlike physical or sexual abuse, emotional abuse can be difficult to identify. Those who experience it may not realize it is abuse, but the effects leave deep…
The crack team at How to Adult does basic sitting meditation. Take 5 minutes and follow the demonstration. It takes so much energy to just to be sometimes. Add adult responsibilities like work, family, relationshipfinances and the worries of the…
Going through a season of struggle with your child? You are not alone. This gentle practice can help restore your connection to resilience so you can continue nurturing out of love. In our concern for our children, sometimes we respond…
Imagine having a fully functioning intellect, but completely losing the physical mechanism needed to express your thoughts to the outside world. This breakdown explores the intense psychological reality of adult aphasia and why mastering the neuroscience of language recovery is…
The most quietly contented people I know don’t do much of anything. They are not on mode. They don’t chase optimization. They are not on a great quest for meaning. In any case, what stands out is what they stopped…
There is something wrong with most stress reduction tips. It’s almost entirely focused on the outside: manage your schedule, reduce your commitments, limit your screen time, and find a quieter environment. These are reasonable suggestions. But they share a common…
Gratitude has been linked to everything from reducing stress to improving heart health. However, is there any evidence that it can actually improve your physical health and immune function, or is it just a marketing claim? The short answer is…
You cry at commercials. You can tell when your girlfriend is upset before she even says a word. A loud restaurant or store with fluorescent lighting can wear you out for the rest of the day. If this sounds familiar,…
Your child rips open the birthday present, mumbles a firm “thank you,” and is already reaching for the next one. Or your teenager rolls her eyes when you remind her to thank grandma. Do you feel that little twinge and…
