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Emotional resilience is a powerful thing and necessary for navigating life, but what is it, really? How can someone cultivate it? New research suggests that resilience is a combination of genetic, psychological, biological, social, and spiritual influences. While some of these factors are beyond our control, others, thankfully, can be improved.

Depression and mental illness can make relationships feel strained, often leading to withdrawal, guilt, and miscommunication. This post explores how mental health challenges impact energy, communication, and trust, while highlighting the crucial role strong relationships play in recovery. Practical strategies include honest communication, setting healthy boundaries, asking for specific help, and practicing self-compassion. For supportive friends and loved ones, showing up with patience and presence makes a significant difference. Alongside therapy, supplements, and lifestyle changes, these tools help nurture resilience and connection. With effort and understanding, relationships can remain strong—even in the face of depression.

Recent research shows that 80% of our daily thoughts are negative and we have difficulty trusting people if we are trying to navigate negative emotions, even if they are unrelated to the person we are trying to get to know. Neural pathways are partly responsible, but we can push back with introspection and proper communication.

The environment around you can affect the food choices that you make in your life. It's important to be aware of your options and choose what works best for you.

Are you counting sheep at night? Or watching television hoping your eyelids will grow heavy and you will blissfully drift off to sleep? If you're struggling to get enough rest it's time to get back to basics: relax, create a bedtime ritual, move your body during the day. These and other tips from Health By Principle will help you sleep at night.

“Rest” has been given a singular definition in modern society, but what if there are many facets to feeling truly rested? We take you on a deep dive: from Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, to cultural challenges and a new take on what it means to rest, including the 7 types of rest.