Most of us carry around our cell phones like a safety device, relying on them to wake us up, keep us connected with friends and family, get information, and communicate. The multitude of apps on our phones help us do all this, and now they can even help us with our well-being.

This is good news for everyone who generally associates cell phone usage with increased stress levels. Read more

There’s no feeling that’s quite as bad as feeling unloved. Life can be made impossible if you are going around in your daily life feeling nothing but animosity directed towards you.

We all have bad days when we feel this way. You may usual feel fine about others’ perception of you and encounter strangers without too much anxiety or worry. But how can you tell if the bad vibes are more than a just bad day? Read more

Halloween is coming up, and that means it’s time for some Halloween fun. The candy, the costumes, and the friends are all part of this beloved holiday. And who can forget the scary Halloween stuff that often comes with the package?

But not everyone likes getting spooked. All of those Halloween thrills are sure to make your Spire device go into overdrive sending you notifications to calm down. Out of all of the scary Halloween traditions, horror movies are the worst: They scare you during the movie and often for days after. Read more

Raising a child hard. It’s made more difficult when a parent’s basic expectations and hopes about their child’s behavior are let down. Parents assume that their kids will engage in certain standard habits, such as eating dinner, sleeping at night, playing with friends, and going to school. A child’s refusal to go to school can be especially perturbing for parents. Read more

The first day of school holds a special place in the memories of families everywhere. For parents, it a potent symbol of a child growing up and moving towards a new stage of life. For a child, it’s often the first set of friends and memories that they’ll make.

But first day jitters are common for kids when facing a new school year. Read more

We’ve all suffered from an anxious thought once in a while — the unpredictable nature of life can bring forth a multitude of worries. But chronic anxiety that comes more often than not can be debilitating and prevent you from living out a full life. Additionally, chronic anxiety can be a sign of a generalized anxiety disorder, damaging stress, and a high risk of depression. These factors are all detrimental to your overall quality of health.

The good news is that anxiety is a treatable condition, and there may be natural options you haven’t yet explored. Read more