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Mindfulness
fromPsychology Today
1 hour ago

The 5-Second Hack That Can Change Your Life

Pausing five to ten seconds before responding enables emotional self-regulation and produces thoughtful, controlled responses instead of impulsive reactions.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Is It Holiday Shopping or Compulsive Spending?

Compulsive shopping is an impulse-control disorder causing anticipation, elation, despair, shame, and repeated purchases that harm finances, relationships, and functioning.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

The Holiday Ex Effect

Holiday-triggered nostalgia, loneliness, and alcohol can prompt impulsive outreach to exes; reassess breakup reasons and real change before responding.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Behold My ADD Maelstrom!

ADD more accurately reflects focus-regulation difficulties where attention is redirected rather than deficient, carrying both challenges and creative strengths.
Science
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

How to Avoid Holiday Overspending This Year

Set a clear holiday spending limit early, share goals with a trusted person, and prioritize generosity beyond monetary value.
Mindfulness
fromBustle
3 months ago

Here's Your Horoscope For Tuesday, October 7

Heightened tensions and impulsive reactions can lead to power struggles today; pause, identify emotional triggers, and offer yourself compassion while choosing disengagement.
Mindfulness
fromBuzzFeed
4 months ago

"It Saves Us $100 A Month": Frugal People Are Sharing The "Underrated" Habit That They Swear By

Delay nonessential purchases at least seven days, record the price, reconsider later, buy only if still wanted and affordable, and review savings periodically.
fromwww.npr.org
5 months ago

11 ways NPR readers resist the impulse to shop (plus, a poem for inspo)

I give myself an imaginary amount to spend — say, $500 — then wander into stores I enjoy and pick out favorite items. But I don't purchase anything! I get all the rush of shopping and the satisfaction of choosing without spending.
E-Commerce
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