Can Loving-Kindness Meditation Build Calm and Self-Worth in Men?

Can Loving-Kindness Meditation Build Calm and Self-Worth in Men?

A practical, science-backed meditation for men who want more calm, more grit, and less “why am I so damn reactive?” If you hear “lovingkindness meditation” and your brain immediately goes, “Cool, so we’re all wearing linen pants now?!”—stay with me. Lovingkindness...

What Does a Psychologist Do When Feeling Depressed? Honest Tips

Dr. John Schinnerer, Guide To Self Depression is the world’s worst houseguest. It shows up uninvited, eats all your emotional snacks, drains your energy, steals what you once enjoyed and then whispers, “You’ll never feel better again, loser.” Oh, and it tries to...

Do Men Really Feel Emotions? The Truth About Men and Emotional Intelligence

By Dr. John Schinnerer | GuideToSelf.com | TheEvolvedCaveman.com Let’s just call it out: the stereotype that men are less emotional than women? Total BS. The truth? We feel just as much—we’ve just been trained since kindergarten not to show it unless it involves a...

What Are 8 Surprising Books That Will Help You Win at Life?

I love to read. I read – a lot. As a result, many people ask me “What should I read?” And, truly, it’s a tough question. Where are you at now? Where would you like to go? What are you trying to accomplish? Become happier? Build a business?...
Why Should You Practice Gratitude Year Round? 10 Science-Backed Reasons

Why Should You Practice Gratitude Year Round? 10 Science-Backed Reasons

Dr. John Schinnerer Ahh, Thanksgiving, a wonderful time of the year to show gratitude to loved ones. After all, isn’t that what it’s all about – giving thanks?! Yet what if we shift the idea from ThanksGiving to ThanksLiving? What if we shifted our thinking from...
Why Are 24% of Girls Depressed at Age 14? What the Research Shows

Why Are 24% of Girls Depressed at Age 14? What the Research Shows

  From ScienceDaily.com September 21, 2017   Summary: New research from University of Liverpool reports that a quarter of girls (24%) and one in 10 boys (9%) are depressed at age 14.   Researchers from the University of Liverpool and University College...