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September is here and with it the return of the vacations. Summer is over and it is time to return to routine, children go back to school and adults to their jobs. It is not always easy to resume habits after a period of leisure and recreation like the summer vacations. That's why the so-called post-vacation...
Happiness is a difficult state of mind to define because it is a subjective concept based on each individual's experience. Although researchers have yet to find a definition or unifying framework for happiness, it can be defined as a positive emotional state. There are many external factors that affect...
Some people are easily recognizable by their laugh. You can hear it down the street without the person laughing being in sight and know who they are in an instant. Some people are thought to have lovely laughs, others are considered not so lovely. The circumstances of the laugh is also important as...
Have you ever felt tingles when you hear a particular sound? Have you ever entered into a state of deep relaxation while getting a hair cut? Have you ever experienced a trance when someone talks in a very gentle voice? If so, then you know what ASMR feels like. ASMR stands for Autonomous Sensory Meridian...
Starting articles with a definition is old hat, but complacency has different meanings depending on how you look at it. When we take it in the pejorative (i.e. the negative interpretation), it means self-satisfied, unconcerned and even obsequious. However, as good a case could be made to say that being...
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It's not about having a big ego or exaggerating our virtues, self-esteem is about knowing what our positive qualities are and learning to value them, to respect ourselves and learning to love who we are. This level of acceptance leads to confidence, but must first come from within to project it on the outside....
New Year's resolutions are becoming harder and harder. With the amount of distraction we face on a daily basis from increased work commitments to blinking phones reminding us of the tasks we absolutely MUST take care of, sticking to the resolutions we make to improve our personal development is increasingly...
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Clearing the mind is an exercise that's highly recommended for relaxing the body and disconnecting the mind from the everyday, of facts and the material living. Practiced to develop self-awareness, self-reflection and improve your quality of life, as it has been shown that clearing the mind for a few...
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Do you look in the mirror and feel bad? Do you think that everything you do, you do badly? Are you unable to communicate how you feel beyond self-deprecating jokes, or do you think that nobody is interested? This means that your self-esteem is very low. No matter the cause, this should not be ignored....
Anger is an emotion that everyone feels, but some people struggle with their tempers more than others. Whilst it is completely natural to sometimes feel angry, there are occasions when losing your temper isn't advisable! Often, we will know if something is making us angry, it can start with a minor sense of...
To understand how endorphins affect the body, the first thing to know is the precise meaning of a word that is commonly overused. The word 'Endorphin' comes from the sum of two words: endogenous, meaning it's caused by the body, and morphine, which refers to a substance that acts on receptors to exert a powerful...
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The term otherkin is used to describe a person who doesn't identify as being human, but feels spiritually that they are another creature or animal. For some people who are not otherkin, this can be difficult to understand, however it is a very real feeling for those who do. Whether you feel that you...
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There are many people who are very sensitive. This highly sensitive people were believed to be people that would make a drama out of everything. However, it has now been scientifically proven that certain individuals have higher emotional development than average. In other words, the nervous system of said...
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Do you have problems with your bad temper? Do you feel that your anger and temper play tricks on you? First of all, you must accept that you have a foul temper. It is a very normal state or mood in human beings and it'd be really strange if you would never have these outbursts or fits of anger. The problem...
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When a person has low self-esteem they are usually insecure, uncertain of their abilities and feel unable to make decisions for fear of making mistakes. It is difficult to help a person with this kind of emotional problem, because they usually need the approval of others, they have a distorted image of...
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Do you find it hard to keep control when arguing? Many people find it very difficult to control their anger or rage that appear in certain situations every day. Conflicts at work, arguments with a partner and even driving on the road can cause some unpleasant situations in which someone can lose control of their...
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When your personal energy becomes dispersed or even runs out, fulfilling your dreams and goals in life will become increasingly difficult. It is in your hands to enhance all your positive energy and get everything you put your mind to. Take note of the following tips to recharge yourself with the best...
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When you have a fast passed lifestyle it is easy for stress to take control of your body and mind making you feel overwhelmed. To continue it will often be necessary to stop and, although this may seem contradictory, try to slow down. But how? It is easy if you can follow a progressive relaxation technique....
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Learning to keep calm is essential to deal adequately with stressful situations like job interviews, arguments, and even to make sound decisions in moments when you find yourself under pressure. But the reality is, it is not always easy to do so. Some factors may limit and affect your self-control in a variety...
If you are emotionally sensitive you probably often feel vulnerable, defensive and threatened; these emotions can be difficult to manage and change and many people do not know what to do to be less sensitive. However, it is worth working on overcoming excessive emotional sensitivity as it can reduce...
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What is an ambivert? An ambivert is a personality type that has an equal amount of introvert and extrovert in their personality. They are exactly 50% of each personality type. This type of personality is more than half of the population in the world, but a lot of people don't even know it. Many ambiverts...
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Stress is certainly one of the biggest detriments to health and well-being in modern societies. Work, traffic, home, family, financial and other problems are some of the causes of stress in our increasingly hectic lives. As a result, there are many there are many stress relief products, techniques and tips...
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Often in life we are faced with hardships and difficult moments. In many cases, people are not prepared to deal with sudden changes and difficult circumstances and they can become overhwelmed leading to despair and depression. Using positive thinking techniques is one of the best ways to feel mentally healthy...
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Gaining confidence in yourself is essential to developing the self-esteem you deserve. Confidence gives you certainty, which will help you achieve your goals. But the lack of it, however, will make you feel upset and trapped in life. Do not underestimate your ability to do things well and trust yourself and...
Our mind often becomes sad by remembering our past mistakes and tries to become happy by thinking about the things we will achieve in the future. In this transition between past to future or future to past, we often forget our present. We forget that happiness exists in every moment in which we live. Mindfulness...
Transcendental Meditation was developed by Maharshi Mahesh Yogi in 1965. This meditation is a specific form of mantra meditation. It is also known as TM. In this meditation, mantra is chanted for 15 – 20 minutes every day. While chanting mantras the eyes are kept close. Transcendental Meditation brings...
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Inferiority complexes are more common than we think. Feeling inferior is an emotion that many people feel over their lives, but the problem is serious when this feeling is constant and hinders the natural development of your life. Its root is in childhood, but is manifested more strongly in adulthood...
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If you want to make a change in your life and live more positively you should know that change starts within. According to quantum psychology, defended by philosophers like David Hume, the human being is a magnet that attracts and respells what the individual advocates. So, if you want your life to be...
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Stress is a normal physiological response to a difficult or dangerous situation. Humans have evolved to develop a stress response to adequately deal with a stressful situation. Your body reacts to stress by increasing your heart and breathing rates. In small amounts, stress is healthy and drives us to act....
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Low self-esteem and confidence is a lot more common than we think. Low self-esteem can do quite some damage, from self inhibition to insecurity and depression. Recovering your self-esteem is no easy task but it is possible as well as advisable. Accepting ourselves as we are and having a healthy self-esteem...
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We've all had 'one of those days', when you wake up on the wrong side of the bed, and nothing seems to be going your way. When your day starts off badly, it could be difficult to just shake it off, and you might find yourself being bitter to those around you and being hard on yourself. If it's been one...
Suffering from an inferiority complex is more common than you may think. Inferiority can't exist on its own. It happens when you compare yourself to other people and rate yourself insufficient. It is as much about how you view other people as it is yourself. As we don't live in a vacuum, it is natural to...
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