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Have you started climbing the walls? Social distancing got you down? Isolation may be good for stopping the spread of COVID-19, but it could be making you ready to break down and revert to the old ways. If you have lost physical access to your coping network or you find panic setting in, remember to [...]
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A disobedient mind will play tricks and head games with you all day long. Medical science defines addiction as being abnormally dependent on something physically or psychologically habit-forming. As humans, we follow the directives of our consciousness. To you and me, addiction feels like a little monster that lives inside us and compels us to [...]
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Standing all day is incredibly hard on the feet and is a known cause of health problems that can affect not just the feet and legs, but also the hips and lower back. When a job requires you to stand or walk all day, the best way to protect yourself is to wear high-quality shoes […]
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It’s date night, and you and your significant other are having to spend it apart. What can you do to make the night special for you both, even if you can’t touch? You’re looking for guidance on how to long-distance date. You want to show your sweetheart that the distance has only given you the […]
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When was the last time you heard of a successful person who had never experienced adversity? With or without the advantage of wealthy parents or some other leg up, those who experience true success have to pass through fire first. This is not to prove their worthiness but to forge them into someone who can […]
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Do you want to improve your chances of success in your professional life and with your relationships? If so, boosting your emotional intelligence is the best place to start. According to a study by Talent Smart, emotional intelligence is the biggest predictor of workplace success. In the 1990s, psychologists Peter Salovey and John Mayer proposed […]
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In just a few words, poetry can capture a wellspring of emotions about the intricacies of life that most of us have difficulty articulating. Great poems about life not only give us a window into the heart of the poet, but they also compel us to explore our own inner worlds and longings. Poetry can […]
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If you’ve ever caught yourself thinking (or even saying out loud), “I feel worthless” did you know what was at the root of it? Did images in your mind remind you of past failures or the shame imposed on you by others? Or are they on constant replay in your head, making you feel unworthy […]
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Starting over at any age can be scary. When you reach the age of 50, the thought of starting over in any area of your life becomes even more daunting. After a divorce, a career change, or a financial setback, you may not know where to start. Deciding how to spend your time after a […]
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Is your brain feeling a bit foggy? We all go through times when we aren't operating on all cylinders, but without a sharp mind, there's not much you can accomplish in life. Whether you are a CEO, an office worker, a teacher, a student, or anything in between, the most powerful force you have is […]
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Listening to others is how you begin to really know them. And by listening, I don’t mean just keeping your food hole shut while they’re talking. I mean listening closely to what they’re saying so you can understand them. Empathy goes out the window when conversations become all about “winning” or pointing out the weaknesses […]
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It’s much easier to pick up bad habits than to build good ones. Everyone has habits they know they should break for one reason or another. But how do you know when something actually is a bad habit — and not just a quirk? Hint? Quirks are cute. Bad habits . . . not so […]
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If you’re left-handed, you know how frustrating it can be to write with pens. Your right-handed friends can enjoy the smooth fluidity of the ink without worrying that their hands will smudge and smear it as they write. But you? It’s hard to find a pen that won’t punish you for using it. Inky hands […]
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Therapeutic writing prompts can be a great way to cope with anxiety and stress. They can provide an outlet to vent about problems or challenges, and they can also provide a welcome distraction. Some people use journaling as a grounding skill, while others can use it to lift their spirits and remind them of positive […]
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It’s not wrong to acknowledge that there are things you don’t love about yourself. But when you consistently focus only on those things and act as though they outweigh anything lovable in you, you may have a self-loathing personality. Unlike those who can weigh the good against the bad in themselves in a healthy way, […]
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What comes to mind when someone asks you, “So, do you have any hobbies?” This question could come up in any social situation where someone is trying to figure you out. Have you figured yourself out? No judging if you’re still working on that. Most of us are. Check out our list of cheap hobbies, […]
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It’s a trip…like, literally and figuratively. Purple Mike is an entertaining and imaginative read that takes the reader on a journey into an alternate universe. It’s educational. If you are curious about what drugs think about people, ‘Purple Mike’ will tell you all you need to know. Tool for anti-addiction. If you are struggling with [...]
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When was the last time you caught yourself in a conversation thinking more about how you’d respond than about what the other person was saying? Humans have to make a conscious effort to listen with a view to understanding the other’s perspective — not just trying to win an argument or make a point. Not […]
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Are you and your partner in a routine that's starting to feel a bit predictable? Is the excitement of those early days together beginning to fade, and you want to try something new to add more fun back into your life? Feeling bored doesn’t mean you love your partner any less. It might just mean […]
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If you're looking for a way to keep kids happily occupied, have them play the “would you rather” question game. Whether the children have just met each other or been friends for years, they will soon be immersed in conversation and laughter. Would you rather questions can be funny, yucky, or thought-provoking. Time will fly […]
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