By Melissa Faulkner I had the privilege of studying abroad in Denmark for a summer after my junior year of college. There’s about a million and one reasons why this was the best summer of my life, and most of the details can be found on my blog. But the real value behind my summer in Copenhagen was not truly realized…
By Anneli Rufus Curling up with a good novel is one of life’s most solitary activities. Yet a raft of new studies suggests that reading fiction actually deepens our ability to connect with others by making us more empathetic. In one series of studies, conducted by researchers at the New School for Social Research and published in the journal Science,…
By Brittany Shoot What is Somatic Experiencing? Somatic Experiencing works from the relationship of the body to the trauma. For example, when we feel threatened or in danger, our bodies respond in a particular way. We mobilize energy to flee, or if we perceive a mortal threat, we’ll collapse. Somatic Experiencing helps people become aware of their bodies’ responses and…
Today is July 4, and our thoughts turn to freedom. Here are a few thoughts on the subject from some of our favorite Americans. View the gallery >
By Anneli Rufus In a recent study, people were asked to choose between winning a small prize immediately and larger prizes they would have to wait several weeks to claim. Perhaps unsurprisingly, 70 percent chose the smaller-sooner prize. But follow-up questioning revealed that those who chose to wait treasured their rewards more highly than those who claimed their prize immediately—even…
In celebration of Father’s Day, here are our favorite posts about dads from the last year: Here I Am, by Duane Stapp. A man who never knew his father vows to be there for his son. What I Learned from My Dad About How to Win, by Michele Rosenthal. Along with the finer points of shooting marbles and playing Gin…
In between Mother’s Day and Father’s Day comes a lesser-known day we at Rewire Me love to celebrate: Best Friends Day. We’re aware of the vast number of research studies showing the positive effects close friendships have on our health and well-being, but we also know that best friends are simply a wonderful addition to our lives. “A best friend…
