Elizabeth Laura Nelson

We’ve probably all heard it a million times: relationships are hard work.

The thing is, when you fight with your partner, it’s your amygdala that takes over. It's the part of the brain that processes fear, and it’s powerful.

Sometimes you have to let go of your dreams. As the years go by, you come to the realization that who you are now is pretty much who you’ll be forever.

Clutter is a distraction, causing you to lose focus and get sidetracked, and it also signals your brain to feel that your work is never done.

The problem with people pleasing: You’re trying so hard to be good. So how come you feel so bad?

My whole life, people have been telling me I’m “too much." It's BS.

Finding gratitude in the wake of a bad breakup isn’t easy. Here are a few things to focus on.

This is your brain on love. And it’s scary.

Is it better to be alone than to be in a miserable relationship?

Pretending you don’t have feelings doesn’t pay off.