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It's Tempting To Drink Your Worries Away But There Are Healthier Ways To Manage Stress And Keep Your Drinking In Check

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Written by: Nicole Lee et al

It's Tempting To Drink Your Worries Away But There Are Healthier Ways To Manage Stress And Keep Your Drinking In Check

In these difficult times, it’s not surprising some people are looking to alcohol for a little stress reduction. But there are healthier ways of coping with the challenges we currently face.

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Why People Need Rituals, Especially In Times Of Uncertainty

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Written by: Dimitris Xygalatas

Why People Need Rituals, Especially In Times Of Uncertainty

Responding to the coronavirus pandemic, most American universities have suspended all campus activities. Like millions of people all around the world, the lives of students all over the U.S. has changed overnight.

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How To Make Accurate Decisions When Things Are Moving Fast

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Written by: Dr. Paul Napper, Psy.D. and Dr. Anthony Rao, Ph.D.

How To Make Accurate Decisions When Things Are Moving Fast
Thinking under extreme time pressure is not optimal, but it is inevita­ble that we will find ourselves in this situation at times. It is always best not to rush and get seduced by mental short­cuts. Use all the time available to you in making a decision.

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Do You Need Approval and Validation?

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Written by: Marie D. Jones

Do You Need Approval and Validation?
I once worked for a rather abusive woman who constantly berated, belittled and badgered her employees -- me included. If any of us sought to stand up for ourselves, we were chastised and told in no uncertain terms that we were insecure whiners who should appreciate we had a job in the first place.

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How To Actually Stop Touching Your Face

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Written by: Caitlin Clark

How To Actually Stop Touching Your Face

Health care professionals keep say to avoid touching your face as protection from COVID-19, but it’s a lot easier said than done.

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There's Plenty Of Toilet Paper In The US – So Why Are People Hoarding It?

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Written by: Jay L. Zagorsky

There's Plenty Of Toilet Paper In The US – So Why Are People Hoarding It?

The other day I went into Costco to buy some toilet paper. It came as a small shock when I couldn’t find a single roll.

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Why You Should Stop Using Food To Reward Or Punish Your Kids

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Written by: Stephanie Meyers

Why You Should Stop Using Food To Reward Or Punish Your Kids

At one time or another, just about every parent uses food to reward their kids for good behavior and achievements – or to console them when they’re sad or disappointed.

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Our Choice: Living from Fear and the Lower Brain...Or Thriving with the Higher Brain

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Written by: Michael Cotton, D.C.

Our Choice: Living from Fear and the Lower Brain...Or Thriving with the Higher Brain
The problem is that our lower brains are not equipped to adapt to the multiple demands and complexities put on it by modern living. So this primitive mechanism quickly goes into overwhelm and never turns off.

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Why Women Dress For Other Women As Well As Men

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Written by: Jaimie Arona Krems

Why Women Dress For Other Women As Well As Men

“If you can’t be better than your competition,” Vogue editor Anna Wintour once said, “just dress better.”

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You Are Not An Old Dog: Moving From Head Space to Heart Space

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Written by: Will T. Wilkinson

You Are Not An Old Dog: Moving From Head Space to Heart Space
Every habit has its weight. Over time, the gravity of our routines gets heavier, making change increasingly difficult. The phrase, "You can't teach an old dog new tricks" pretty much sums it up.

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Even Very Young Children Can Become Prejudiced

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Written by: Melanie Killen

Even Very Young Children Can Become Prejudiced

Racism has negative consequences for children’s health. It harms the kids who experience it personally and those who witness it, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics, an organization that represents 67,000 doctors who treat children.

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What's The Point Of Rational Thought If Emotions Always Take Over?

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Written by: Eyal Winter

What's The Point Of Rational Thought If Emotions Always Take Over?
Even the most emotional person uses rational thought when deciding, and even the most rational person is affected by emotions when making decisions.

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What Would Happen If We All Just Stopped Following Rules?

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Written by: Nick Chater

What Would Happen If We All Just Stopped Following Rules?

We all feel the oppressive presence of rules, both written and unwritten – it’s practically a rule of life.

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Digging in the Dung: Turning Tragedy and Pain into Insights and Wisdom

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Written by: Ajahn Brahm

Digging in the Dung: Turning Tragedy and Pain into Insights and Wisdom
Unpleasant things happen in life. They happen to everyone. The only difference between a happy person and one who gets depressed is how they respond to disasters. Imagine you have just had a wonderful afternoon and when you return home, you find a huge truckload of dung has been dumped right in front of your door...

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Why People Post Couple Photos As Their Social Media Profile Pictures

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Written by: Amanda L. Forest and Kori Krueger

Why People Post Couple Photos As Their Social Media Profile Pictures

In a recent study that we conducted, 29% of romantically involved Facebook users had a “couple” photo as their current profile picture.

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Humility And Self-doubt Are Hallmarks Of A Good Therapist

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Written by: Helene A Nissen-Lie

Humility And Self-doubt Are Hallmarks Of A Good Therapist

‘The whole problem with the world is that fools and fanatics are always so certain of themselves, and wiser people so full of doubts.’

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Learning To Live In The 3-D World: Boundaries, Relationships, and Overcoming The Influences Of Childhood

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Written by: Stephanie Red Feather

Learning To Live In The 3-D World: Boundaries, Relationships, and Overcoming The Influences Of Childhood
One of the greatest gifts that evolutionary empaths give to the world is an open, loving heart. We are deeply committed to holding the vibration of love and heart-centeredness on this planet, often to our frequent detriment when we walk the path unconsciously.

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Is Secondhand Screen Time The New Secondhand Smoking?

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Written by: Joelle Renstrom

Is Secondhand Screen Time The New Secondhand Smoking?
By not limiting their own phone use, parents and other caregivers may be unwittingly setting kids up to be addicted to screens.

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To Change Your Personality, Don’t Go It Alone

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Written by: Alexis Blue

To Change Your Personality, Don’t Go It Alone

Most people have an aspect of their personality they’d like to change, but it may be difficult to do so without help, according to a new study.

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This Blood Test Tells The Time Of Your Body Clock

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Written by: Rosemary Braun et al.

This Blood Test Tells The Time Of Your Body Clock
Researchers have developed a new simple blood test that can tell the time in your body—which might be very different from the time showing on the clock on the wall.

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Why Being Copycats Might Be Key To Being Human

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Written by: Connor Wood

Why Being Copycats Might Be Key To Being Human
Chimpanzees, human beings’ closest animal relatives, share up to 98% of our genes. Their human-like hands and facial expressions can send uncanny shivers of self-recognition down the backs of zoo patrons.

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