article thumbnail

The Real Good Life Takes Dinner Stress Off Your Plate

Success

Our second child was born in May 2016, and our first meal delivery was that September. I was also in a really fortunate position in that I didn’t have the stress of bringing in money to make sure the lights stayed on in our house or we had food to eat; my husband was able to support us through that beginning time. What was that like?

Stress 158
article thumbnail

10 Ways to Stop Procrastinating and Get Things Done

Success

And with the achievement of each mini-goal, you receive reinforcement and motivation in the form of positive feedback. Immediate action on unpleasant projects reduces stress and tension. This article was published in February 2016 and has been updated. Using this method, the goal becomes manageable.

Goals 348
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

4 Friendship Apps to Help You Connect with New People

Success

According to the Mayo Clinic , friendships may “increase your sense of belonging and purpose, boost your happiness and reduce your stress,” among other factors. Friendship apps let you break the ice online However, without ready-made social interactions, like attending school, adults may find it difficult to form new friendships.

article thumbnail

18 Signs You Have High Emotional Intelligence

Success

They look for change that is lurking just around the corner, and they form a plan of action should these changes occur. The negative emotions that come with holding onto a grudge are actually a stress response. Holding onto a grudge means you’re holding onto stress, and emotionally intelligent people know to avoid this at all costs.

Stress 287
article thumbnail

What Happened When I Avoided the News for 30 Days

Success

Things happen in this world— many of them stressful and polarizing—even if we make an effort to ignore them. So normally, I’ve taken on the stress and anxiety that come with consuming the news. There’s information all around us, even if it isn’t coming in the form of a news ticker or smartphone notification.

Stress 257
article thumbnail

What I Learned From Wearing the Same Outfit for 2 Weeks

Success

In a July 2016 profile , The New York Times wrote that President Barack Obama—who wore only blue and gray suits—daydreamed about retiring to Hawaii to “open a T-shirt shack that sold only one size (medium) and one color (white)” with Rahm Emanuel, the U.S. The human mind is well set up to form habits and routines to conserve its energy.”.

Learning 257
article thumbnail

At a Loss for Words? 25 Ways to Master the Art of Small Talk

Success

A recent study published in Communication Research has found that those who engage in any of seven types of quality conversation experience increased well-being and happiness, alongside a reduction in their stress levels. These tips can help take the stress out of small talk and create a quality conversation: 1. Get your mind right.

2016 304