Category Archives: Health & Wellness

Valentine’s Day is a great opportunity to celebrate love in all its forms. But why save it for just one day? Here are 15 thoughtful and simple ways to show love to yourself and those around you daily, fostering happiness, connection, and self-care. 1. Cook a Delicious Meal Prepare your favorite dish and enjoy every[…]

I used to think that a healthy body image was all about being OK with how you look, or better yet, being happy with how you look. And I wasn’t. So I thought that I had to somehow become happier with my hips, thighs, belly, and essentially all of me. My initial idea for a[…]

To so many people, weight loss signifies a positive future. It isn’t just losing weight for “health purposes.” It’s finally liking our bodies – and ourselves. It’s finally taking better care of ourselves because we think we truly deserve it after we’ve reached our “goal weight.” It’s finally being self-confident. It’s finally being popular. It’s[…]

I found this great article on Real Simple where female writers share what makes them feel beautiful. The responses range from something a husband said to his writer wife — a week before he passed away — to the importance of physical activity during another writer’s brutal chemotherapy treatments to the realization that one writer’s ugly feet really are[…]

The Role of Screen Time in Child Development Children today are exposed to screens more than ever before. While technology brings many benefits, excessive screen time can negatively impact young children’s social growth. Increasing evidence suggests a link between prolonged screen exposure and autism spectrum disorder (ASD), a phenomenon some experts refer to as “Virtual[…]

Smartphones have become a fundamental part of our daily routine, offering unmatched convenience. However, this ease of access comes with a hidden consequence—digital addiction. Research shows that smartphones and apps are intentionally designed to keep users hooked by exploiting natural human tendencies and brain responses. This article explores how smartphones impact the brain, causing dependency,[…]

Motivation is what drives our actions—whether it’s pursuing goals, building relationships, or handling daily tasks. It’s the psychological fuel for our behavior. But what exactly happens in our brain when we feel motivated or experience pleasure? The answer lies in two systems working together—the “wanting” and “liking” pathways. At Willing Ways, we explore these systems[…]

Understanding the Motive Behind Teen Drug Use Adolescence is a critical phase where teens often encounter choices about experimenting with drugs or alcohol. While some teens resist, others may give in. What drives this behavior? Could it be their confidence, ability to cope, or response to pressure? Here are six common reasons why teens might[…]

Understanding the Link Between Stress and Alcohol Consumption When you’re stressed, the urge to drink may feel like a temporary relief, but recent research shows that stress can make your brain less responsive to alcohol, leading to increased drinking. This animal study found that stressed rats drank significantly more alcohol than their unstressed counterparts, with[…]

Yoga is often misunderstood—some see it as just physical exercise, while others view it as a pathway to healing and growth. Recent studies show that yoga profoundly impacts the brain, much like meditation does. By pairing yoga with mindfulness, individuals can tap into both physical and emotional healing, making it an essential resource in addiction[…]