The 3 Common Signs a Marriage Is Falling Apart

The 3 Common Signs a Marriage Is Falling Apart

What are the telltale signs a marriage is falling apart? How can you rescue a marriage that’s headed for divorce? The telltale sign your marriage is headed for divorce is an ongoing problem that leads to flooding. Flooding is a psychological phenomenon in which one partner feels so emotionally stressed that they’re unable to respond rationally to their spouse. Here’s how flooding destroys marriages and some signs that your marriage might be in trouble.

What Is Mental Toughness? Definition + 4 Benefits

What Is Mental Toughness? Definition + 4 Benefits

What is mental toughness? Why is it important? How does mental strength benefit you? Mental toughness is a state of mind that you learn and earn through hard work, persistence, and patience. In The Mental Toughness Handbook, Damon Zahariades provides a guide to building mental fortitude so you can confront challenges and navigate adversity. Read on to learn more about mental toughness and its benefits, according to Zahariades.

How the Brain Is Like a Computer (+ Examples)

How the Brain Is Like a Computer (+ Examples)

Why is the human brain often compared to a computer? What are the similarities between the human brain’s and a computer’s functioning? Scientists have been using this analogy—that the brain is like a computer—for decades. Today, the question of whether or not we should view the brain as a complex computer is at the heart of a fierce debate. However, some parallels are hard to deny. Keep reading to learn how the brain is like a computer and what this means for you.

Brain Coupling: The Key to Efficient Teamwork

Brain Coupling: The Key to Efficient Teamwork

What is brain coupling? How does in-sync thinking foster collaboration in the workplace? Brain coupling is where your team is in sync with each other when it comes to ideas or projects. Vishen Lakhiani’s book The Buddha and the Badass claims that brain coupling is important for efficiency and decision-making in an organization. Discover how brain coupling works and why you should encourage it at work.

Why Do We Regret the Past? The 2 Conditions of Regret

Why Do We Regret the Past? The 2 Conditions of Regret

Why do we regret the past? What are the conditions that lead us to feel regret? Having regrets is natural for humans. We regret past relationships, missed opportunities, and embarrassing moments. According to Daniel Pink, the author of The Power of Regret, for regret to arise, two conditions must be present: personal agency and opportunity. Continue reading to learn what leads us to regret things.

J. Gottman: The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work

J. Gottman: The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work

Why do so many marriages end in divorce? What’s the secret to a happy marriage? That’s the question relationship researcher John Gottman (along with co-author Nan Silver) answers in The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work. The book is a step-by-step blueprint for cultivating a happier, emotionally fulfilling marriage. Here’s a brief overview of John Gottman’s The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work.

What to Do If Someone Is Overstepping Boundaries

What to Do If Someone Is Overstepping Boundaries

What should you do when someone is overstepping boundaries with you? What’s the best way to respond to boundary violations? It can be distressing when someone oversteps your boundaries, but you shouldn’t jump to conclusions. When someone crosses your personal boundaries, it doesn’t necessarily mean they don’t respect them. Therapist Nedra Glover Tawwab explains how to deal with boundary violations, both minor and major.

Best Books on Emotional Intelligence for Children & Adults

Best Books on Emotional Intelligence for Children & Adults

Do you want to manage your emotions better? What are the best books on emotional intelligence to read? Emotional intelligence is the ability to understand and handle emotions. People who have high emotional intelligence have more meaningful conversations, can handle bad situations, and are better leaders.  If you want to strengthen your emotional intelligence, check out these books that will help you in your personal and professional life.