Animals are a wonderful source of unconditional affection. Spending time with animals has been shown to release the happiness chemicals serotonin and dopamine in the brain. Making eye contact with animals releases the love hormone oxytocin. Petting animals release serotonin and dopamine because it positively stimulates the cortical area of the brain, which processes...

March can be a stressful month, especially when we consider taxes. Because March is full-on tax season, many people start to contemplate their financial health and relationship strength. This can lead to increased stress and anxiety. It is important to remember that the stress and anxiety monsters are liars. Once stress and anxiety come...

Each time we listen to music, we are training our brain how to interpret a particular piece of music. If we associate a particular piece of music as sad, then when we hear it, we will most likely feel sad. The inverse is also true: if we perceive a particular piece of music as...

With tax season upon many of us, March is the perfect month to start habits that reduce anxiety and improve overall wellbeing! One aspect of wellbeing that is often overlooked is sleep quality. Sleep quality is directly related to our ability to regulate our emotions, which impacts all aspects of our lives. Emotional regulation...