Have you been wondering how to improve your mood and sleep like a baby again? Getting the right amount of sunshine can have lots of mood-lifting benefits. We investigated why and found out that this is because the hormones in our brains are triggered by exposure to sunlight. Continue reading to discover more!
Music is the invisible stream that flows through our minds and bodies, having a significant influence on our emotional state. By evoking emotions, controlling moods, lowering stress, promoting self-expression, and encouraging empathy and connection with others, music is one of the magic ingredients of…
Thinking about our grandparents brings back memories of a joyful and carefree childhood to most of us. When we seek wise advice and guidance, we often turn to them even when we’re grown up. Regardless of culture, religion, or country, grandparents…
Emotional wounds appear when we feel rejected, abandoned, betrayed, wronged, or when we suffer a loss. Just like physical ailments, they need to be treated and healed. Because they are not visible, we tend to ignore them and hope that in time, they will go away – even when they don’t. This is why it’s important to raise awareness regarding
What are your plans for the summer holiday? The way we answer this question has changed dramatically over the last couple of years, due to the pandemic. On the one hand, plans for vacations abroad are surrounded by uncertainty and unpredictability,
The summer season has officially started and the seaside is, for many of us, the preferred destination. Are you the active type who gets excited about sports and activities? Have you missed socialising, having fun, and making new friends? Or are you looking for…
The change of seasons, the holidays, the end of the year’s pressure, and to top it all, gloomy weather – these can all lead to a change in your habits which could impact your dopamine level. Dopamine is a chemical in the brain that helps regulate, amongst others, mood, motivation, and attention. And this is why you could be experiencing the winter blues.
