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JGI/Tom Grill/Tetra Images/Getty Deciding tosleepnext to your partner can be a pretty big step. Since we spend about one-third of our daysand our livessleeping,this can feel like a pretty big commitment. This article discusses some of the mental health benefits of sleeping next to your partner. JGI/Tom Grill/Tetra Images/Getty Getting a good nights sleep is important for your health and well-being. Spiritual Intimacy Sleeping in the same bed can be aspiritualexperience for many couples....

So your sleep habits didn’t age well… Verywell Mind / Getty Images Feeling super restless at night? Our sleep duration, wakefulness, and the ability to fall asleep shift naturally as we get older. This is totally normal.While it can take some adjusting and sometimes can be challenging, its not all problematic. Verywell Mind / Getty Images When they can doze off, they spend more time in lighter stages of sleep, he says....

Some people feel shamed by apologizing, while others feel ashamed until we have done so. This article explores why apologizing is important and how to recognize when you should say you’re sorry. It also discusses why apologizing can be so difficult and tips for making it easier and more effective. Björn Meyer / Getty Images Benefits of Apologizing We may have learned about apologizing when we’ve hurt a friendaccidentally or otherwise....

While dismissing its importance is sometimes easy, positive personal regard is crucial. It can be the difference between feeling good about and taking care of yourself and not. But what exactly does that really mean in everyday life? Verywell / Laura Porter Simply put, having higher self-esteem is vital toa successful, happy life. But how exactly do you know if your self-esteem is high enough? What Is Self-Esteem, Exactly? Self-esteem is giving respect and admiration to yourself....

After all, do you earn a lot of money? Are you a good basketball player? It all depends on who youre comparing yourself to. Verywell / Julie Bang But comparisons can be harmful to your psychological well-being. Perhaps you compare your appearance to others. Or maybe you think everyone around you is happier than you are. More About the Podcast The Verywell Mind Podcast is available across all streaming platforms....

Kava kava(piper methysticum)is a plant native to the islands of the South Pacific. Symptoms of liver problems may include: Medication Interactions You should not mix alcohol with kava kava. Dosage guidelines recommend not exceeding 250 mg of the supplement within a 24-hour period. Joshua McCullough, PhytoPhoto/Stockbyte/Getty Images Barnes S, ed.PLoS ONE. 2016;11(6):e0157700. National Center for Complementary andAlternative Medicine.Kava. Sarris J.Herbal medicines in the treatment of psychiatric disorders: 10-year updated review.Phytotherapy Research....

So how do we get others to follow and respect us when we land in that position? What makes a good leader? Leadership coaching might be exactly what you need. Yulia Reznikov / Getty Images What Is Leadership Coaching? Leaders gain the skills and ability to drive positive change within themselves and their teams. They can help communicate the organizations mission and vision, and align their teams efforts to the strategic goals....

Westend61 / Getty Images Feeling the need to bein controlis natural. It’s important to realize that we can never control everything. Letting go of control isn’t always easy, particularly when we face uncertainty. Westend61 / Getty Images However, letting go of control can actually help bring a greater sense of peace. Why should we do that, and how do we even begin? Why Do We Feel the Need to Control? On the other hand, the less we know, the more scared we feel....

Why did you choose psychology as your major? If you’re a psychology major, it’s a question that you might hear fairly often. Choosing a college major can be a challenging task, especially if you are torn between competing degree options. Hero Images / Getty Images As you learn more, you might just find the career path that is perfect for you. Next, learn some of the major factors you should considerbefore you decide to major in psychology....

By chance, she walked past a man, Brett, who was walking his Shih Tzu puppy. The coincidence sparked a conversation and Brett asked Dana on a date. Their courtship lasted 3 years and in 2011, they got married. Studio4 / Getty Images A special wedding photo was dedicated to their dogs: Big Tuck and Little Tuck. When he approaches her about it afterwards, his annoyance turns to sparks. At first, she is just as annoyed by Smiths character, but eventually, they end up together....

Simona Pilolla/EyeEm/Getty The stereotype that men dont need help - especially mental health help - persists to this day. Evidence shows fewer men seek out assistance for mental health challenges compared to women. During the last few years, we have witnessed a rise in awareness about mental health issues. Simona Pilolla/EyeEm/Getty Celebrities and star athletes have promoted increased advocacy for mental health. Yet, men still are negatively affected bytoxic masculinityand thefear of showing vulnerability....

The numbers do not lie.Mental illnessandaddictionoften overlap. Yet, only 7 percent of these individuals get treatment for both conditions. And nearly 60 percent receive no treatment at all. iStockphoto While neither condition actually causes the other, they do often exist together. What’s more, one condition can exacerbate the symptoms of the other. To better understand how comorbidity is possible, it helps to recognize that both arechronic brain disorders. This, in turn, causes the brain to function differently than before....

Youre paying these professionals for their expertise. They cant help you if they dont know the whole story. But as a therapist, I know a lot of people dont tell me the truth. Verywell / Catherine Song And as someone who sees a therapist, I also understand why its tempting to lie. How Many People Lie to Their Therapists? The idea that most people lie to their therapist isnt just based on my anecdotal evidence....