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Maintaining Confidence and Self-Esteem Throughout the Dating Process
By Emma Joyce Finding the love of your life is a tiring and challenging process, and not everyone is lucky enough to find a partner as easily as other people. This is why they need to go through a long dating process that might end up being exhausting and very disappointing. Therefore, millions of people…
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Feeling New Year SAD? Why you should start journaling
By Martin Preston Feeling down in January may not just be post-holiday blues. It could be a form of depression known as Seasonal Affective Disorder or “SAD.” Experts at Delamere believe journaling has a positive impact on a person’s mental health, helping relieve any stress or anxiety. What can journaling help with? “Journaling is a…
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How to Remodel a Life
by Hope Andersen Several years ago, I worked part-time during the holidays at a bookstore. I could not help but notice how many of the bestsellers featured stars of a popular remodeling show. This made me think of all the doctor’s offices I had been in over the past decades as my husband battled –…
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Tips on How to Use Self-Care to Boost Your Mental Wellness
By Diane Harrison If you want to experience not only peace of mind but increased clarity of mind, there are a few means to getting there that are as effective as self-care. Let’s see why this is the case by exploring some helpful tips and resources, brought to you by Defying Mental Illness. Eating for…
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How Smoking Affects Your Self-Esteem and What To Do About It
By Peach Corrigan It’s well-known that smoking exacerbates the risks when it comes to chronic conditions, including cancer and heart disease. This is one of the reasons why our post ‘To Improve Your Personal Life Stop Doing These’ points out that quitting smoking is strongly recommended. Smoking is likewise associated with the development of depressive disorders. More…
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How Your Mind Affects Your Feelings of Anxiety and Stress
By Andrea Gibbs Do you ever find yourself struggling to stay focused, on task, and calm during stressful situations? When you feel stressed out, your body is flooded with chemicals that negatively affect your mind. These chemicals and the thoughts they can create lead to a full-blown racing mind that makes it nearly impossible for…
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