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'I just felt numb. It wasn't even sadness, it was just emptiness' - Ciara Mageean opens up on Olympics grief

Mageean expresses deep grief over the loss of her Olympic dreams due to injury, likening it to personal losses experienced in her life.

How To Clean Out a House After Someone Dies: A Guide

Breaking the process into manageable steps can help alleviate the overwhelming nature of sorting through a deceased loved one's belongings.
#loneliness

America's Chief Wellness Officer

The U.S. surgeon general is prioritizing the nation's emotional well-being, highlighting loneliness as a public health crisis.

How Do I Rebuild My Broken Social Life?

The loneliness felt after friends have children is common, but friendships can evolve and new connections can provide a sense of belonging.

America's Chief Wellness Officer

The U.S. surgeon general is prioritizing the nation's emotional well-being, highlighting loneliness as a public health crisis.

How Do I Rebuild My Broken Social Life?

The loneliness felt after friends have children is common, but friendships can evolve and new connections can provide a sense of belonging.
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Have breakfast for dinner, let kids sleep in their clothes and 12 other easy tips for better evenings

Easy home-cooked meals, especially high-protein breakfasts, can help with satiety and blood sugar balance.
Tidy small areas with a timer to create instant calm in your life.
#mental-health

This is the No. 1 sign of childhood trauma in adults, according to a therapist

Childhood trauma significantly impacts adult relationships and mental health, often causing individuals to seek validation from difficult people.

A Trick to Stop Worrying About What You Can't Control

Focusing on what you can control empowers positive actions and wards off negative feelings.
Circles of control help reframe thoughts away from uncontrollable issues, promoting better mental health.

Feeling Emotionally Exhausted? This Yoga Practice Can Help Ease the Burden.

Yoga practice provides emotional relief and lightness during times of personal struggle or grief.

The big idea: how to use your senses to help beat depression

Embracing raw sensations leads to better mental health than distracting oneself with busy activities.

Why Is It So Hard to Accept Help?

Recognizing and challenging the belief that asking for help is a weakness is essential for mental and emotional wellbeing.

What Does a Healthy Mind Look Like?

The mental health profession faces challenges due to the absence of a universal definition of mental health.

This is the No. 1 sign of childhood trauma in adults, according to a therapist

Childhood trauma significantly impacts adult relationships and mental health, often causing individuals to seek validation from difficult people.

A Trick to Stop Worrying About What You Can't Control

Focusing on what you can control empowers positive actions and wards off negative feelings.
Circles of control help reframe thoughts away from uncontrollable issues, promoting better mental health.

Feeling Emotionally Exhausted? This Yoga Practice Can Help Ease the Burden.

Yoga practice provides emotional relief and lightness during times of personal struggle or grief.

The big idea: how to use your senses to help beat depression

Embracing raw sensations leads to better mental health than distracting oneself with busy activities.

Why Is It So Hard to Accept Help?

Recognizing and challenging the belief that asking for help is a weakness is essential for mental and emotional wellbeing.

What Does a Healthy Mind Look Like?

The mental health profession faces challenges due to the absence of a universal definition of mental health.
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#family-relationships

My Parents Don't Want To Be Grandparents & My Kids Are Missing Out

Not all grandparents desire an active role in their grandchildren's lives, leading to disappointment for some families.

Is Your Daughter Narcissist? Important Signs To Look Out For!

Recognizing and understanding narcissistic traits in daughters is crucial for effective parenting and fostering healthier relationships.

Dear Abby: I heard my husband call this woman sweetheart. He says he misspoke.

Trust was broken in the marriage after a suspicious phone call, and counseling is recommended to address lingering feelings.
Communication is key to reconnecting with a distant family member, especially after a significant loss.

My Parents Don't Want To Be Grandparents & My Kids Are Missing Out

Not all grandparents desire an active role in their grandchildren's lives, leading to disappointment for some families.

Is Your Daughter Narcissist? Important Signs To Look Out For!

Recognizing and understanding narcissistic traits in daughters is crucial for effective parenting and fostering healthier relationships.

Dear Abby: I heard my husband call this woman sweetheart. He says he misspoke.

Trust was broken in the marriage after a suspicious phone call, and counseling is recommended to address lingering feelings.
Communication is key to reconnecting with a distant family member, especially after a significant loss.
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Police investigating alleged assault at school after kids pulled out of lessons

Police are investigating an alleged assault at Ark John Keats Academy, with the school focusing on students' emotional wellbeing and support following the incident.
#boundaries

I Thought I was Protecting My Peace, But I Was Just Avoiding Conflict - Tiny Buddha

Protecting your peace is about conflict avoidance, but it may also lead to avoiding necessary confrontations that respect your boundaries.

Help! I Can't Escape the Ghosts of My Husband's Horrid Neighborhood Affair.

Establishing clear boundaries is crucial for emotional wellbeing and parenting dynamics after trauma.

I Thought I was Protecting My Peace, But I Was Just Avoiding Conflict - Tiny Buddha

Protecting your peace is about conflict avoidance, but it may also lead to avoiding necessary confrontations that respect your boundaries.

Help! I Can't Escape the Ghosts of My Husband's Horrid Neighborhood Affair.

Establishing clear boundaries is crucial for emotional wellbeing and parenting dynamics after trauma.
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#family-dynamics

I'm Boycotting the Holidays Because My Stepfather Won't Pay for My Destination Wedding

Discrepancies in family support for weddings can create deep emotional rifts.

Ask Allison: My brother got the farm and my sister and I got nothing. Now he's making provision for his daughters - and I'm so angry

Family dynamics should adapt to reflect the contributions of all members, especially women.

Ask Allison: I want to have another child using donor eggs so my daughter has a sibling but my husband refuses

The decision about pursuing donor eggs should consider both personal desires and the impact on family dynamics.

I'm Boycotting the Holidays Because My Stepfather Won't Pay for My Destination Wedding

Discrepancies in family support for weddings can create deep emotional rifts.

Ask Allison: My brother got the farm and my sister and I got nothing. Now he's making provision for his daughters - and I'm so angry

Family dynamics should adapt to reflect the contributions of all members, especially women.

Ask Allison: I want to have another child using donor eggs so my daughter has a sibling but my husband refuses

The decision about pursuing donor eggs should consider both personal desires and the impact on family dynamics.
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I Knew Something Was Terribly Wrong Each Time I Fed My Baby. I Was Stunned To Discover What It Was.

Postpartum screening often misses unacknowledged symptoms that new mothers experience, highlighting a gap in maternal mental health support.

43 Things We All Think About During Yoga (Even When We Try Not To)

Yoga isn't just about serenity; it's common to have racing thoughts and distractions during practice.
#communication

2 Questions Partners Should Always Ask Each Other

Meaningful support in relationships strengthens trust, commitment, and intimacy, but must be tailored to individual needs through open communication.

9 Common Phrases Your Newly Divorced Friend Doesn't Really Want To Hear

Supportive conversations should prioritize understanding the person's feelings rather than projecting sympathy or judgment after a divorce.

2 Questions Partners Should Always Ask Each Other

Meaningful support in relationships strengthens trust, commitment, and intimacy, but must be tailored to individual needs through open communication.

9 Common Phrases Your Newly Divorced Friend Doesn't Really Want To Hear

Supportive conversations should prioritize understanding the person's feelings rather than projecting sympathy or judgment after a divorce.
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from www.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Our leaders are collaborators with fossil fuel colonialists. This is the source of our communal dread | Tim Winton

Young people's distress is often a legitimate response to their circumstances, rather than a mere choice for attention.
Elders may overlook their own communal anguish while criticizing younger generations.

This Is How I Declutter Sentimental Items Without Feeling Guilty

Decluttering sentimental items requires careful consideration and emotional support to let go of possessions that no longer serve you.

It's time to embrace the career pivot

Being adaptable and willing to quit unsatisfactory jobs is key to career success.

Broaden and Build theory - What are Positive Emotions

Focusing on positive emotions can enhance creativity and productivity, enabling better coping mechanisms and resilience in challenging situations.
from www.npr.org
2 months ago

A new poll reveals the worries of Gen Z kids and how parents can support them

Gen Z youth face heightened emotional pressures, including perfectionism and anxiety, especially among girls, making parental support crucial during these transitions.

Panda's Kitchen, London: It demands your full attention' restaurant review

Panda's Kitchen provides comfort food during challenging times, emphasizing the significance of meals beyond sustenance.

Dear Abby: Now he says he won't be my protector on the wedding trip

Expectant mothers may feel unsupported if their partners prioritize friends over family obligations.
Understanding a partner's true nature is essential for long-term relationship planning.

Inside the school for pupils who reject the mainstream

The number of pupils refusing to go to school is increasing due to anxiety around school attendance.
The Konstam House unit at the Royal Free Hospital Children's School provides education for children who are unable or unwilling to attend mainstream school.

A 'trigger' can provoke a powerful emotional reaction. But using trauma language too casually can diminish its gravity | Dr Ashwini Padhi

Using mental health and trauma language casually can reinforce stigma.
Understanding triggers requires acknowledging their unique and personal nature.
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