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Emotional Resilience, Part 1: What is It?

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.
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Understanding Your Emotions Can Make You More Successful

Emotional intelligence (EQ) is more than just recognizing feelings—it’s about using emotions to guide thinking, behavior, and relationships. Unlike traditional IQ, EQ has been shown to play a greater role in long-term success, influencing health, career growth, and social connections. Pioneered by researchers like Mayer, Salovey, and Goleman, EQ is built on skills such as self-awareness, empathy, motivation, and social skills. People with higher EQ tend to earn more, handle conflict better, and foster stronger relationships. The good news: EQ is flexible and can be improved through reflection, practice, and feedback.

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Emotional Wellbeing: Fostering Emotional Health

Emotional wellbeing plays a key role in how we manage stress, make decisions, and build meaningful connections. This blog series explores four major aspects of emotional health: emotional intelligence and its impact on success, resilience and the ability to grow through adversity, attachment styles and their influence on relationships, and journaling as a simple tool to organize thoughts and ease stress. Together, these practices empower you to better understand yourself, strengthen relationships, and foster balance in everyday life.

by Health By Principle on September 04, 2025  in emotional intelligenceemotionsrelationshiprelationshipsunderstanding emotions
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Parenting and Depression

Depression makes the demands of parenting feel even heavier, often leaving parents drained, disconnected, and overwhelmed. This blog captures the daily reality of depression for parents and highlights practical strategies to begin healing—such as walking, guided meditation, and supportive supplements like Magnesium and Vitamin B12. By making small but consistent changes, parents can regain energy, improve mental health, and show up more fully for their children. The message is clear: seeking help is not weakness—it’s the first step toward being the parent both you and your children deserve.

by Christine Morse on September 04, 2025
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The Mindful Way Through Depression

Depression affects millions worldwide, and while medication is common, it isn’t always effective long-term. Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) offers a promising, accessible approach by encouraging presence, awareness, and non-judgment. This blog explains the growing research behind mindfulness, highlights its benefits for depression, and provides simple techniques such as deep breathing, goal-setting, and meditation. By practicing mindfulness daily, individuals can find greater calm, clarity, and resilience in managing depression.

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Depression Awareness- You're Not Alone

Depression is one of the most common mental health conditions, yet it often goes unrecognized due to stigma and hidden symptoms. Some people struggle visibly, while others appear fine on the outside but feel exhausted and drained within. This post explores how depression impacts both adults and adolescents, the importance of breaking stigma, and key symptoms to watch for—including sadness, sleep disturbances, and loss of interest in activities. It also highlights treatment options like therapy, lifestyle changes, and supplements, while reminding readers that seeking help is not weakness, but an essential step toward healing and recovery.

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