Think You’re a Bad Parent? How to Challenge Those Critical Thoughts
There are few things more rewarding than raising a child. Many of us find a depth of love for another human being that we never knew was possible before becoming…
Silent Meditation with Bells at 5, 10, & 15 Minutes
This meditation is unguided—it’s simply silence broken by a single bell after 5 minutes, two bells after 10 minutes, and 3 bells after 15. You can use the silence to…
12 Findings on the Best Ways to Treat Depression
Anyone who’s been depressed knows how hard it can be just to keep up with daily responsibilities. Trying to figure out the best way to treat the depression can present…
What Is the Best Treatment for Depression?
If you’ve ever been depressed and needed treatment, you may have faced a dilemma: Should I take medication or try psychotherapy? It’s hard to know what the best treatment is without…
Mindfully Unloading the Dishwasher
Anything we do is an opportunity to be in our experience, including simple chores like putting away the dishes. Some things you might keep in mind as you do this…
Can You Be Depressed and Not Know It?
What image comes to mind if I ask you to think of someone who is depressed? Typically we picture someone who’s sad all the time, stays in bed for much…
How to Use Mindfulness to Ease Negative Emotions
I’m very pleased to welcome my first guest blogger, Debbie Hampton, fellow blogger at The Best Brain Possible. Most of us welcome sadness and pain about as much as a root…
Why Isn’t Melatonin Helping My Insomnia?
Millions of Americans are desperate for a good night’s sleep. When insomnia persists for long enough, it’s common to reach for an over-the-counter sleep aid like Unisom, Zzzquil, or Tylenol/Advil…
Am I a Monster? Obsessions About Hurting Other People
It’s hard to turn on the news without hearing about violent assaults, murders, and sexual abuse. We probably feel revulsion when we hear about these things, wondering how a person…
