Getting enough protein each day can be a challenge — so I started having a protein smoothie for breakfast and I haven't looked back. It's filling and sets me up for the day. When I skip it, I'm hungry all day. Starting the day with protein — and continuing with protein at every meal — keeps me satiated. If you find you're often hungry, consider upping your intake. Finding the right protein powder took some time. I needed something gluten-free, dairy-free, ideally organic, and actually...

I came across this on Instagram and loved it immediately. It's called the Unfortunately/Fortunately Game — and the idea is simple: when something unfortunate happens, acknowledge it, then look for the silver lining. For example: Unfortunately our flight was delayed — fortunately I get to have a lovely lunch before we board. Unfortunately I got a cold — fortunately I have a cozy bed and a great show to binge. Unfortunately it's raining — fortunately I don't have to water my garden and it's...

Repetitive negative thinking can extend the body’s stress activation. Your nervous system can continue to respond as if the threat were still present, long after the moment has gone. This kind of persistent stress is linked to inflammation, biological aging and poor immune functioning. In other words, rumination isn’t just an emotional habit—it’s a health issue. The Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence has found three evidence-based strategies that can help interrupt the rumination cycle....