How fast does your nervous system recover after a stressful day? Here’s how to find out, and why it matters more than you think.

(via Big Think) Most explanations of human performance lean on psychology or philosophy, but best-selling author Steven Kotler argues that these frameworks are only metaphors. If you want repeatable, ...

‘Hummmmm,’ I sing to myself as I exhale loudly. Then I take a big breath in, feel my ribcage expand and hum again. Next, my hands gently stroke my jaw and chin, then float to my forehead for more ...

If somebody told you they had a pill you could take that would distract you from stress but also impair aspects of your ...

Anger and anxiety describe agitated physiological states and are sensations generated by your body’s response to threats. When states of agitation are sustained, your body’s physiology causes physical ...

Meet the Hosts Psychology & the Soul™ is co-hosted by: Kellee White, LMFT — A licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, author, and intuitive medium known for integrating trauma-informed psychotherapy, ...

Each part of the nervous system uses internal checks and balances to regulate its activity, responding to various factors like mood, health status, and the external environment.¹ These regulatory ...

The sympathetic nervous system, which helps your heart and other vital organs function all the time, increases activity in response to danger or stress, preparing the body for extra demands. Stress is ...

The world is currently celebrating the ‘month of love’. If you are single this Valentine’s Day, fret not! Today, you can celebrate Hug Day by giving yourself the gift of self-hug. You can indulge in ...