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![What Is Post-vacation Syndrome? - Symptoms and Tips](https://t1.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/8/4/4/what_is_post_vacation_syndrome_symptoms_and_tips_13448_300_150.jpg)
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...
![Hormone of Happiness: What Is It and How Does It Work?](https://t1.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/7/1/4/hormone_of_happiness_what_is_it_and_how_does_it_work_13417_300_150.jpg)
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...
![Types of Laughter and Their Meanings](https://t1.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/5/0/4/types_of_laughter_and_their_meanings_13405_300_150.jpg)
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...
![How to Stop Being Complacent](https://t2.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/9/8/5/how_to_stop_being_complacent_12589_300_150.jpg)
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...
![How to Feel More Sure of Myself](https://t1.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/8/2/4/how_to_feel_more_sure_of_myself_5428_300_150.jpg)
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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....
![How to Increase Your Self-esteem in 10 Steps](https://t2.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/9/4/7/how_to_increase_your_self_esteem_in_10_steps_9749_300_150.jpg)
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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....
![How to Keep Calm when you're Angry](https://t2.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/9/7/1/how_to_keep_calm_when_you_re_angry_11179_300_150.jpg)
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...
![How do Endorphins Work?](https://t2.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/3/5/8/how_do_endorphins_work_9853_300_150.jpg)
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...
![How To Know If You Are Otherkin](https://t2.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/4/2/6/how_to_know_if_you_are_otherkin_10624_300_150.jpg)
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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...
![How to Treat a Highly Sensitive Person](https://t2.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/2/1/0/how_to_treat_a_highly_sensitive_person_10012_300_150.jpg)
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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...
![How to Control Your Temper - Best Tips](https://t1.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/8/6/9/how_to_control_your_temper_best_tips_9968_300_150.jpg)
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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...
![How to Help a Person With Low Self-Esteem](https://t1.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/1/9/3/how_to_help_a_person_with_low_self_esteem_8391_300_150.jpg)
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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...
![How to Control Violent Impulses](https://t1.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/9/5/6/how_to_control_violent_impulses_7659_300_150.jpg)
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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...
![How to Increase Positive Energy](https://t1.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/4/9/0/how_to_increase_positive_energy_9094_300_150.jpg)
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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...
![How To Relax Quickly](https://t2.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/9/3/2/how_to_relax_quickly_8239_300_150.jpg)
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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....
![6 Things You Can Do To Remain Calm In Stressful Situations](https://t1.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/6/9/2/6_things_you_can_do_to_remain_calm_in_stressful_situations_7296_300_150.jpg)
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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...
![How To Overcome Emotional Sensitivity Effectively](https://t1.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/8/8/1/how_to_overcome_emotional_sensitivity_effectively_6188_300_150.jpg)
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...
![How to Deal with Being an Ambivert](https://t2.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/6/9/7/how_to_deal_with_being_an_ambivert_7796_300_150.jpg)
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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...
![How to Use Positive Thinking to Overcome Difficult Situations](https://t2.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/5/3/4/how_to_use_positive_thinking_to_overcome_difficult_situations_5435_300_150.jpg)
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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...
![How to Gain Confidence and Self Esteem](https://t1.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/4/4/4/how_to_gain_confidence_and_self_esteem_5444_300_150.jpg)
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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...
![How To Attract Positive Energy At Home](https://t1.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/7/7/7/how_to_attract_positive_energy_at_home_1777_300_150.jpg)
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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...