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Child Sex Abuse: Have You Ever Told Anyone?

Treatment for trauma can improve your relationships and sense of safety.
Untreated trauma can worsen over time, affecting emotional health.
Facing past abuse is a daunting but crucial step for recovery.

Emotion Regulation in the Digital Age

Digital technology significantly affects our emotional experiences, necessitating intentional engagement for better mental health.

What are post-holiday blues and how can we avoid them?

Post-holiday blues are a real psychological condition that can affect mood and mental health after returning from a vacation.

Are You A "Present But Unpleasant" Mom?

Being physically present is not enough; mental well-being is crucial for creating a positive home environment.

How to Know if Your Friendship Is Toxicand What to Do About It

Toxic friendships undermine emotional well-being and can lead to anxiety and self-esteem issues.

Simone thought she was exhausted and burnt-out'. But her high-functioning anxiety was going unnoticed | Ashwini Padhi

High-functioning anxiety hides internal struggles behind a calm exterior, impacting productivity and emotional well-being.

Child Sex Abuse: Have You Ever Told Anyone?

Treatment for trauma can improve your relationships and sense of safety.
Untreated trauma can worsen over time, affecting emotional health.
Facing past abuse is a daunting but crucial step for recovery.

Emotion Regulation in the Digital Age

Digital technology significantly affects our emotional experiences, necessitating intentional engagement for better mental health.

What are post-holiday blues and how can we avoid them?

Post-holiday blues are a real psychological condition that can affect mood and mental health after returning from a vacation.

Are You A "Present But Unpleasant" Mom?

Being physically present is not enough; mental well-being is crucial for creating a positive home environment.

How to Know if Your Friendship Is Toxicand What to Do About It

Toxic friendships undermine emotional well-being and can lead to anxiety and self-esteem issues.

Simone thought she was exhausted and burnt-out'. But her high-functioning anxiety was going unnoticed | Ashwini Padhi

High-functioning anxiety hides internal struggles behind a calm exterior, impacting productivity and emotional well-being.
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#productivity

How to Achieve the Flow State

Achieving the flow state can enhance mood, job satisfaction, and performance, and is a skill that can be developed.

Scientists just found out something surprising about being bored at work

Embracing boredom can spark creativity and help achieve goals, rather than avoiding this emotional state.

Combining light and scent the MoodMist lamp personalizes environment based on user's emotions - Yanko Design

The MoodMist lamp enhances focus and productivity in home offices through adjustable lighting and scents that cater to the user's emotional needs.

How to Achieve the Flow State

Achieving the flow state can enhance mood, job satisfaction, and performance, and is a skill that can be developed.

Scientists just found out something surprising about being bored at work

Embracing boredom can spark creativity and help achieve goals, rather than avoiding this emotional state.

Combining light and scent the MoodMist lamp personalizes environment based on user's emotions - Yanko Design

The MoodMist lamp enhances focus and productivity in home offices through adjustable lighting and scents that cater to the user's emotional needs.
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#grief

Parenting In Midlife Is A Nonstop Nostalgia Trip

Nostalgia in midlife enriches our present experiences by connecting past and present emotional landscapes.

Why People Grieve Alone

Grieving is a personal experience; some find solace in solitude, while others are urged to seek support to avoid spiraling into deeper sadness.

8 Holiday Movies That Depict Complicated Families

The holiday season can amplify feelings of loss, grief, and family dysfunction, urging a search for relatable stories.

Parenting In Midlife Is A Nonstop Nostalgia Trip

Nostalgia in midlife enriches our present experiences by connecting past and present emotional landscapes.

Why People Grieve Alone

Grieving is a personal experience; some find solace in solitude, while others are urged to seek support to avoid spiraling into deeper sadness.

8 Holiday Movies That Depict Complicated Families

The holiday season can amplify feelings of loss, grief, and family dysfunction, urging a search for relatable stories.
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Rachael Ray, 56, has no kids and says her dog brings her a 'ray of light'

Rachael Ray does not regret her decision to not have children, finding fulfillment in her relationships with pets instead.
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What does safe mean to you? Young photographers share images of family, friendship and hope in pictures

Safety at Kakuma refugee camp includes emotional well-being and the freedom to dream, not just physical security.
Art allows refugees to express themselves and share their stories.

How Sensitivity Shapes Our Reactions to Life's Highs and Lows

Highly sensitive individuals initially struggle more with stress but benefit more from positive experiences due to their heightened environmental sensitivity.
#social-media-trends

Penguin Pebbling - What is it, and Why do Teens do it

Pebbling is a unique trend reshaping teen communication through casual expressions of affection and emotional connections.

New Study Reveals How Playing Video Games Makes People Feel

54% of consumers prefer gaming and entertainment as primary passions in their free time.

Penguin Pebbling - What is it, and Why do Teens do it

Pebbling is a unique trend reshaping teen communication through casual expressions of affection and emotional connections.

New Study Reveals How Playing Video Games Makes People Feel

54% of consumers prefer gaming and entertainment as primary passions in their free time.
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#friendship

7 Ways to Save a Friendship

Addressing the discomfort in a strained friendship requires open communication about feelings and personal boundaries.

Harriette Cole: Is this spat worth ending our friendship over?

Friendship should feel equal; feeling like a backup is not acceptable.
Celebrating life milestones requires sensitivity towards friends facing loss.

Here's Your Horoscope For Saturday, November 9

The last-quarter moon in Aquarius enhances social interactions and encourages meaningful connections despite initial moodiness.

7 Ways to Save a Friendship

Addressing the discomfort in a strained friendship requires open communication about feelings and personal boundaries.

Harriette Cole: Is this spat worth ending our friendship over?

Friendship should feel equal; feeling like a backup is not acceptable.
Celebrating life milestones requires sensitivity towards friends facing loss.

Here's Your Horoscope For Saturday, November 9

The last-quarter moon in Aquarius enhances social interactions and encourages meaningful connections despite initial moodiness.
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#family-dynamics

Frustrated With Your Parents? How to Upgrade the Relationship

Adult-child relationships struggle due to communication gaps, leading to feelings of resentment and overwhelming interactions.

Would You Go to Therapy With Your Sibling?

Sibling therapy can significantly improve relationships that impact emotional well-being for decades.

My Teen Stepdaughter Keeps Making an Obnoxious Threat. I Might Take Her Up on It.

Consider facilitating your stepdaughter's move to her mother's to alleviate stress and ensure her happiness, as well as your own well-being.

Staying Positive Around Difficult Family Members

Utilizing strategies like "radiant redirect" and the "3T Rule" helps maintain personal energy during family gatherings.

Harriette Cole: The layoff surprised me and I'm in a bad spot

Setting boundaries with family is essential for personal growth, especially during stressful times like job loss.

Dear Abby: I'm divorced and free, so why shouldn't I date this man?

It's important to take time to emotionally recover from a long marriage before diving into a new relationship.

Frustrated With Your Parents? How to Upgrade the Relationship

Adult-child relationships struggle due to communication gaps, leading to feelings of resentment and overwhelming interactions.

Would You Go to Therapy With Your Sibling?

Sibling therapy can significantly improve relationships that impact emotional well-being for decades.

My Teen Stepdaughter Keeps Making an Obnoxious Threat. I Might Take Her Up on It.

Consider facilitating your stepdaughter's move to her mother's to alleviate stress and ensure her happiness, as well as your own well-being.

Staying Positive Around Difficult Family Members

Utilizing strategies like "radiant redirect" and the "3T Rule" helps maintain personal energy during family gatherings.

Harriette Cole: The layoff surprised me and I'm in a bad spot

Setting boundaries with family is essential for personal growth, especially during stressful times like job loss.

Dear Abby: I'm divorced and free, so why shouldn't I date this man?

It's important to take time to emotionally recover from a long marriage before diving into a new relationship.
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#political-climate

After the election, hope and pain in the classroom (opinion)

Universities must better prepare for political outcomes to support students emotionally during times of political distress.

Finding Peace of Mind in a Politically Chaotic World

Gratitude can lead to greater happiness and improved emotional well-being even amidst political turmoil.

After the election, hope and pain in the classroom (opinion)

Universities must better prepare for political outcomes to support students emotionally during times of political distress.

Finding Peace of Mind in a Politically Chaotic World

Gratitude can lead to greater happiness and improved emotional well-being even amidst political turmoil.
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#personal-growth

Pain: Friend or Foe?

Pain serves as an essential warning system, guiding us to physical and emotional health.

AVOID THIS TYPE OF RELATIONSHIP.

Relationships should not be based solely on physical intimacy or lack purpose; emotional well-being and growth are crucial.

Anger, Anxiety, Resentment, Stress, and Basic Humanity

Basic humanity is vital for personal improvement and managing emotional challenges.

Harriette Cole: He's only going to church to be with me, and that's not what I want

Navigating a relationship across different religions requires patience and acceptance of each other's beliefs.

After Being Accused Of Using "Too Much Ozempic" And Being "Very Thin," Julianne Hough Speaks Out

Julianne emphasizes the importance of addressing health issues and emotional well-being for overall health and happiness.

Here's Your Horoscope For Friday, October 18

Today's horoscope warns against stubbornness and pride, urging consideration of personal growth to avoid conflict.

Pain: Friend or Foe?

Pain serves as an essential warning system, guiding us to physical and emotional health.

AVOID THIS TYPE OF RELATIONSHIP.

Relationships should not be based solely on physical intimacy or lack purpose; emotional well-being and growth are crucial.

Anger, Anxiety, Resentment, Stress, and Basic Humanity

Basic humanity is vital for personal improvement and managing emotional challenges.

Harriette Cole: He's only going to church to be with me, and that's not what I want

Navigating a relationship across different religions requires patience and acceptance of each other's beliefs.

After Being Accused Of Using "Too Much Ozempic" And Being "Very Thin," Julianne Hough Speaks Out

Julianne emphasizes the importance of addressing health issues and emotional well-being for overall health and happiness.

Here's Your Horoscope For Friday, October 18

Today's horoscope warns against stubbornness and pride, urging consideration of personal growth to avoid conflict.
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#relationships

Help! I Always Loved How Devoted My Boyfriend Was to His Daughter. But Now I See the Truth.

Worried feels her boyfriend shows favoritism towards his daughter while neglecting their child, creating an emotional imbalance that is distressing for her.

Ask Allison: I'm a bridesmaid for my sister and nothing I do is good enough. I'm afraid to say anything as she's so defensive

Communication is key in navigating turbulent family relationships during life events.
Feeling under-appreciated can lead to significant emotional triggers, especially in familial roles.

Keeping Up Romance and Sex Life While Dealing With Infertility

Maintaining romance and intimacy during a fertility journey is essential for emotional well-being.

Harriette Cole: My girlfriend demands constant treats

Communication is key to addressing feelings of being used in a relationship without jeopardizing it.

Here's Your Horoscope For Wednesday, September 4

Trust your instincts and prioritize your feelings today.

Help! I Always Loved How Devoted My Boyfriend Was to His Daughter. But Now I See the Truth.

Worried feels her boyfriend shows favoritism towards his daughter while neglecting their child, creating an emotional imbalance that is distressing for her.

Ask Allison: I'm a bridesmaid for my sister and nothing I do is good enough. I'm afraid to say anything as she's so defensive

Communication is key in navigating turbulent family relationships during life events.
Feeling under-appreciated can lead to significant emotional triggers, especially in familial roles.

Keeping Up Romance and Sex Life While Dealing With Infertility

Maintaining romance and intimacy during a fertility journey is essential for emotional well-being.

Harriette Cole: My girlfriend demands constant treats

Communication is key to addressing feelings of being used in a relationship without jeopardizing it.

Here's Your Horoscope For Wednesday, September 4

Trust your instincts and prioritize your feelings today.
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Manage Holiday Stress or Blues With the Gift of Self-Care

The key to navigating holiday stress lies in processing emotions, maintaining connections, and prioritizing self-care.

I Tried My Friend's "Take Away 10" Method, and It's My New Favorite Way to Declutter

Decluttering is an ongoing effort, and involving family can make it more enjoyable and effective.
#family-relationships

Dear Abby: The bride invited my little girls to the wedding but not me

It's essential to prioritize the emotional well-being of your children when navigating family dynamics.

Here's Your Horoscope For Tuesday, October 29

Old emotional patterns influence current behaviors, prompting people-pleasing tendencies.
To heal familial relationships, release childhood pains rather than doing it for others.

Dear Abby: The bride invited my little girls to the wedding but not me

It's essential to prioritize the emotional well-being of your children when navigating family dynamics.

Here's Your Horoscope For Tuesday, October 29

Old emotional patterns influence current behaviors, prompting people-pleasing tendencies.
To heal familial relationships, release childhood pains rather than doing it for others.
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New Survey Reveals Americans' Biggest Life Regrets | Entrepreneur

Americans tend to regret missed opportunities more than actions taken, revealing insights into emotional well-being and decision-making across generations.

Why venting at work is a bad idea

Venting anger at work can reinforce negativity rather than alleviate it.
#personal-finance

Learn What Your Money Personality Is

Money attitudes, or money scripts, are shaped by early life experiences and can influence financial behaviors significantly.

I'm in my late 40s and have already hit my retirement goal - I want to sell my business but I don't think my business partner will want to

Financial independence is more complex than mere numbers; emotional factors significantly impact retirement decisions.

Learn What Your Money Personality Is

Money attitudes, or money scripts, are shaped by early life experiences and can influence financial behaviors significantly.

I'm in my late 40s and have already hit my retirement goal - I want to sell my business but I don't think my business partner will want to

Financial independence is more complex than mere numbers; emotional factors significantly impact retirement decisions.
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#child-development

Why Kids Need More Play Time and Fewer Structured Activities

Play is essential for children's mental strength and emotional well-being.
Unstructured playtime is crucial for healthy development, despite societal pressures to overschedule children.
Play fosters cognitive and emotional skills necessary for life.

5 Research-Backed Tips to Ease The Transition Back to School

Back to school transition can be smoother with established routines and rituals to prepare kids mentally and emotionally.

Why Kids Need More Play Time and Fewer Structured Activities

Play is essential for children's mental strength and emotional well-being.
Unstructured playtime is crucial for healthy development, despite societal pressures to overschedule children.
Play fosters cognitive and emotional skills necessary for life.

5 Research-Backed Tips to Ease The Transition Back to School

Back to school transition can be smoother with established routines and rituals to prepare kids mentally and emotionally.
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Hedonic Adaptation Or Hedonic Treadmill: What Is It, Examples, And More

Hedonic adaptation illustrates the tendency of humans to revert to a baseline happiness level despite experiencing highs and lows.
#happiness

How to Bring the Light of Joy to Others

Sukkot offers a unique approach to generating happiness, emphasizing humility, gratitude, and celebration even amidst personal suffering.

These Are The Happiest States In The U.S....& You Won't Believe Where New York Landed

Only 47% of Americans are satisfied with their lives, highlighting a general struggle for happiness in the U.S.

How to Bring the Light of Joy to Others

Sukkot offers a unique approach to generating happiness, emphasizing humility, gratitude, and celebration even amidst personal suffering.

These Are The Happiest States In The U.S....& You Won't Believe Where New York Landed

Only 47% of Americans are satisfied with their lives, highlighting a general struggle for happiness in the U.S.
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The Path Less Traveled: Redefining Success Beyond Parenthood

Society imposes unrealistic expectations of success tied to marriage and children, creating emotional challenges for those facing infertility.
True fulfillment comes from acknowledging and embracing diverse life choices, not just those that conform to traditional family structures.
#astrology

Horoscopes Sept. 24, 2024: Nia Vardalos, laughter and love are your path

Mixed emotions can lead to confusion; it’s important to utilize practical solutions and welcome change for stability.

Here's Your Horoscope For Sunday, October 13

Planets cause morning communication challenges but afternoon shifts promote emotional softness and forgiveness.

Here's Your Horoscope For Friday, September 6

Embrace emotional reflection today as conflicts may arise, but social interactions tonight will be infused with positivity and charm.

Horoscopes Sept. 24, 2024: Nia Vardalos, laughter and love are your path

Mixed emotions can lead to confusion; it’s important to utilize practical solutions and welcome change for stability.

Here's Your Horoscope For Sunday, October 13

Planets cause morning communication challenges but afternoon shifts promote emotional softness and forgiveness.

Here's Your Horoscope For Friday, September 6

Embrace emotional reflection today as conflicts may arise, but social interactions tonight will be infused with positivity and charm.
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#resilience

From Awkward to Awesome

Emotional responses in social settings greatly affect our overall well-being and resilience.

How to Turn Organizational Trauma into Resilience | Entrepreneur

Resilience strategies are crucial for organizations facing increased disruptions and collective trauma from crises.

From Awkward to Awesome

Emotional responses in social settings greatly affect our overall well-being and resilience.

How to Turn Organizational Trauma into Resilience | Entrepreneur

Resilience strategies are crucial for organizations facing increased disruptions and collective trauma from crises.
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This Is How "Money Dysmorphia" Could Be Hurting Your Finances

Money dysmorphia distorts financial perceptions, leading individuals to overspend or underspend, adversely affecting their financial health and goals.

How to Cope with Homesickness During a Short-Term Trip

Students often feel unexpectedly homesick during short-term travel, leading to guilt or shame about their feelings.
#quality-of-life

Understanding the Benefits of Hospice Care

Hospice care prioritizes quality of life by providing personalized support and managing symptoms for patients and their families.

A Short Story Of A Beacon Hill Broker And A Sales Agent Boston Condos For Sale Ford Realty

It's better to live fully and enjoy moments rather than merely existing in fear or sadness.

Real Estate News - That Makes Me Happy. Boston Condos For Sale Ford Realty

Massachusetts is the 10th happiest state in America according to WalletHub's rankings.

Understanding the Benefits of Hospice Care

Hospice care prioritizes quality of life by providing personalized support and managing symptoms for patients and their families.

A Short Story Of A Beacon Hill Broker And A Sales Agent Boston Condos For Sale Ford Realty

It's better to live fully and enjoy moments rather than merely existing in fear or sadness.

Real Estate News - That Makes Me Happy. Boston Condos For Sale Ford Realty

Massachusetts is the 10th happiest state in America according to WalletHub's rankings.
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The Two Weeks My Mom Saved Me

The author feels overwhelmed and lost due to personal struggles, but her mother's visit highlights her desire to regain control and connection.

3 Ways to Regulate the Nervous System

Biofeedback helps individuals understand and regulate their nervous system to improve emotional and physiological responses.

Creating Effective Parent-Provider Communication in the NICU

Effective communication between parents and NICU staff fosters trust and enhances caregivers' confidence and bonding with their infants.

The Best 15 In-Home Services For Mom & New Baby

New moms require essential support services to cope with postpartum challenges and to ensure their well-being.
#parenting

Don't Be a "Good Mother"

Difficult childhoods can lead parents to create similar challenges in their children despite good intentions.
Perfection in parenting is about balance, not extremes; too much love can be harmful.

Brooke Shields says dropping a kid off at college and becoming an empty nester is 'not easy for the moms'

Brooke Shields expresses the emotional challenge of navigating empty nest syndrome after her youngest daughter leaves for college.

Don't Be a "Good Mother"

Difficult childhoods can lead parents to create similar challenges in their children despite good intentions.
Perfection in parenting is about balance, not extremes; too much love can be harmful.

Brooke Shields says dropping a kid off at college and becoming an empty nester is 'not easy for the moms'

Brooke Shields expresses the emotional challenge of navigating empty nest syndrome after her youngest daughter leaves for college.
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Mind games: Populists' 'downward spiral' to unhappiness DW 08/28/2024

Support for the far-right AfD party in Germany is linked to the decreasing happiness of its voters, creating a cycle of discontent.

'It's exciting that we're about to start a family,' says Munster star Conor Murray as fatherhood and retirement beckon

Conor Murray emphasizes the importance of emotional preparation for life after sports.
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