Jessie Sholl
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How to Find Calm When Life Feels Chaotic
Many of us respond to disarray by striving for control, but there are other ways to find calm within the storm.

Why Do I Crave Sugar When I’m Upset?
Sweet foods do provide a temporary boost to our mood. However, indulging in this habit can eventually make the stress response worse. Learn more.

Why Do I Lose My Appetite When I’m Anxious, Angry, or Sad?
Gain a better understanding of why certain emotions can affect your appetite.

Is There a Difference Between Hunger and Cravings?
Yes, physical hunger is the body's need for nourishment, while a craving is a desire for specific food and may be emotionally driven.

How to Recognize and Satisfy ‘Heart Hunger’
People tend to associate hunger solely with physical nourishment, however, it is important to acknowledge what's referred to as "heart hunger." Learn more about how we can nourish this type of hunger.

Why Do I Crave Salty Foods?
It may be a signal of low blood pressure or adrenal dysfunction, says our expert.


What Is the Impact of Chronic Dieting on Appetite?
Missing a meal now and then won’t harm your hunger cues, but routinely repressing or ignoring them can scramble the body’s signals. Here's what's happening.

Why Do I Sometimes Feel Hungry Immediately After a Big Meal?
It may have something to do with what you ate — or didn’t eat.

How to Identify Physical Hunger
Physical hunger is the sensation that signals you to eat when your body needs nourishment. However, there are many underlying factors that contribute to this feeling.

9 Common Questions Answered About Hunger Cravings
If you're feeling famished you probably need food, but sometimes hunger and cravings can clue us in to what we need — physically and emotionally. We just have to tune in to our body.

4 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Expressing a Strong Emotion
Practicing healthy emotional expression helps us to acknowledge our emotions without letting them control us. Use these questions to determine the most appropriate way to express your feelings in any situation.

How to Face Your Fears: 3 Expert Tips
Directly expressing our feelings of fear can help build trust and intimacy in relationships. Here are some strategies to face your fears.

How Can I Help My Child Understand and Manage Their Emotions?
Here are five steps to help teach emotional literacy to your kids.

4 Steps to Let Go of Guilt and Shame
Brené Brown, PhD, suggests that embracing our vulnerability can help us develop "shame resilience." Learn how.

How to Deal With Sadness and Grief: 4 Expert Tips
These strategies can help you cope when feelings of sadness arise.

How to Deal With Anger: 3 Expert Tips
Strategies to help stay in control when feelings of anger arise.

6 Difficult Emotions and How to Deal With Them
We often resist challenging emotions, like anger and sadness, but embracing and accepting them is a key step toward wholeness.

What to Do When Someone You’re Dating Ghosts You
Getting ghosted can be upsetting, even for the most resilient of people. Try these simple strategies to move on.

How to Use Dating Apps More Mindfully
Online dating offers a world of potential at your fingertips, but it can also lead to stress and anxiety. Our experts share advice for dating more mindfully.

How to Cope With a Toxic Friend
Maintaining healthy social ties is crucial to our well-being, but some relationships may not be giving you the best energy.