Halloween spending hikes in this terrible economy is a real horror show! A recent National Retail Federation survey shows a record 170 million Americans plan to spend $8 billion on Halloween. You can get to know people better on Halloween.

Have you been objectified in the doctor’s office, felt underappreciated at work or de-constructively criticized at home? Does that gallon of ice-cream control you? Getting more control often begins by going the opposite route:

October is a month of self-discovery and fortifying personal identity. Identity is a complex matter, filled with contradictions.

So, why do people who get enough sleep and eat a healthy diet feel tired too?

Part of the problem with the end-of-summer blues lies in the following season’s name, fall. The word associations we have are: Fall down, fall apart, the biblical fall of man, and falling leaves – what a mess! 9 benefits of the season:

Is your job stressing you out? The good news: You are the boss

Are we too clean? Apparently, dirt is part of the delicate balance of healthy living. Learn how to reduce the inflammatory process.

Jessica Simpson is struggling to meet Weight Watcher’s 5 month deadline. But it took Simpson 9 months to put on the weight, so isn’t it logical that it might take her 9 months to lose it?

Most of us are aware of the big stressors which rob us of health and happiness. Did you know that sneaky little stressors can do greater damage, exacting a huge toll on mind and body because we are unaware of them?

Feeling rejected by your group? Don’t get stressed. You might be reaping the benefits of a strong sense of independence and a huge dose of imaginative thinking.