There’s a reason why “I’m my own worst critic” is a common saying. Whether we’re stressing about a presentation at work or worrying that we said the wrong thing to a friend, we tend to be really hard on ourselves. We often let our worries and self-doubt overtake us, making…

I once had a job in an office where the woman who sat in the cubicle behind mine spent seven out of the eight hours at work on the phone with friends, mostly talking about what she was having for dinner. …

By Christine Ciampini Do you ever feel like you have multiple tabs open in your brain? Like your mind is shifting between two to three different tasks and unable to find closure on any of them? This definitely happens to me as I try to juggle work and volunteer projects…

People! Have you heard of this show called “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel”? It’s supposed to be hilarious. I mean, a divorcee in the 1950s who becomes a stand-up comedian? Amazing. My mom recommended it. I’m adding it to my queue right now! I’ll let you know what I think tomorrow. …

I recently asked this question to the members of the LiveBetter team and received the following answers: Maintaining a regular sleep schedule–between the workweek and weekend, it’s all over the place! Unable to go to sleep at a decent hour. I stay up late at night to get a head-start…

People Working Remotely Can Banter, Too! — As a full-time remote worker, I have to say one of the things I miss about being in an office is catching up with various coworkers after Labor Day weekend and asking them about what they’ve enjoyed in their last few days of summer. …

By Jess Li Maya graduated from the University of California Santa Barbara with a degree in psychology. During her time at university, she had worked in academic psychology research and community based mental health. Following graduation, she went to work full time at a clinic providing support to adults with…

I’ll admit it. I’m a guilty consumer of the all-you-can-read news. I skim through the headlines when I wake up, check Twitter throughout the day, and “relax” in the evening by reading the news while watching Netflix. I know, I know, it’s not great. These days, the majority of news…

Research shows that having some stress in your life is actually good for you. “Is that really true?” some of you may be asking, with a skeptical look. I am with you. When I think about being stressed, I tend to associate it with a majorly furrowed brow, tense, Frankenstein-like…