Rita Watson MPH

Whether in Politics or Relationships, Anger Is Harmful

Although anger in politics and relationships can bring about lasting conflict, researchers advocate forgiveness to resolve disputes and protect your health.

Although anger in politics and relationships can bring about lasting conflict, researchers advocate forgiveness to resolve disputes and protect your health.

3 Pathways to Lifelong Love

1. Create positive illusions.

1. Create positive illusions.

Banish Feeling Blue with Hygge and a Gratitude Mini-Memoir

To beat the winter blues, think back to your childhood and the joy of snow days.

To beat the winter blues, think back to your childhood and the joy of snow days.

As Love Fades, 19 Thoughts Before Saying Goodbye

When a relationship loses its spark, couples face a decision as to whether they should stay and work through difficulties or leave, hopefully on good terms.

When a relationship loses its spark, couples face a decision as to whether they should stay and work through difficulties or leave, hopefully on good terms.

Boredom Can Turn Into Creative Moments

Even when we are feeling bored, here are four thoughts on how to turn such times into creative moments.

Even when we are feeling bored, here are four thoughts on how to turn such times into creative moments.

Saying “No” With Gratitude Can Save You From Anxious Moments

Too often we find ourselves saying "yes" to a request when we really want to say "no". It's important to recognize the scenarios that can trap us and steal our serenity.

Too often we find ourselves saying "yes" to a request when we really want to say "no". It's important to recognize the scenarios that can trap us and steal our serenity.

Nature Can Help You Remain Positive Despite the News

Despite what appears to be a chaotic world, research studies point out that we should avail ourselves of the healing power of nature.

Despite what appears to be a chaotic world, research studies point out that we should avail ourselves of the healing power of nature.

Creating Uplifting Moments Can Ease Work-Related Stress

Whether trapped in workday stress, or stress we impose upon ourselves, we can be refreshed by inserting a restorative activity and expressing gratitude into daily life.

Whether trapped in workday stress, or stress we impose upon ourselves, we can be refreshed by inserting a restorative activity and expressing gratitude into daily life.

Finding Peace and Serenity Within Ourselves

Despite anger, politics, and stress, it is possible to center yourself and find peace within.

Despite anger, politics, and stress, it is possible to center yourself and find peace within.

A Simple Strategy and Forgiveness May Help Dissipate Anger

Anger is an emotion. We can’t control what we feel. But we can control our reactions. It is often best to confront without being confrontational. Then forgive and move on.

Anger is an emotion. We can’t control what we feel. But we can control our reactions. It is often best to confront without being confrontational. Then forgive and move on.