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Close When we get worried about someone we are close to, our emotions can overwhelm us. The idea that someone we know is suffering in any way can make us feel anxious, scared, or worse. This holds true for whatever we suspect might be happening with our loved one; from drug addiction to an eating disorder to an abusive relationship. Telling someone you’re worried about them is rocky ground. You want to express your concern, but you don’t want to be alienating....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDoes Patronizing Mean Condescending?Signs of a Patronizing PartnerHow to Deal Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Does Patronizing Mean Condescending? Signs of a Patronizing Partner How to Deal Close Patronizing behavior is any form of talking down to someone from the position of projected authority. You’ve likely heard the term mansplaining—in which a man explains something to a person of another gender that’s obvious or that they already know and might even have expertise in....

Close Getting StartedFind a quiet place to sit comfortably upright—at the edge of your bed, on the floor, or in a chairClose your eyes and tune into the breath or another point of focus to be fully presentRelax your body—loosen your shoulders, unclench your jaw, and soften your brows Getting Started Find a quiet place to sit comfortably upright—at the edge of your bed, on the floor, or in a chairClose your eyes and tune into the breath or another point of focus to be fully presentRelax your body—loosen your shoulders, unclench your jaw, and soften your brows...

Close Getting StartedFind a quiet place to sit comfortably upright—at the edge of your bed, on the floor, or in a chairClose your eyes and tune into the breath or another point of focus to be fully presentRelax your body—loosen your shoulders, unclench your jaw, and soften your brows6:23Mindful Meditation for Finding JoyIf you’ve stumbled across this meditation, we can assume you could use some joy in this moment. If you’re not feeling your best today, that’s perfectly OK and normal....

Close Getting StartedFind a quiet place to sit comfortably upright—at the edge of your bed, on the floor, or in a chairClose your eyes and tune into the breath or another point of focus to be fully presentRelax your body—loosen your shoulders, unclench your jaw, and soften your brows5:31Mindful Meditation to Rediscover The GoodSometimes it’s tough to feel good about ourselves. After all, we are our own worst critics. We might get lost in the minute details about a project we could’ve handled differently or feel a sense of existential dread when we come across new job or big life announcements from our peers on social media....

Close Getting StartedFind a quiet place to sit comfortably upright—at the edge of your bed, on the floor, or in a chairClose your eyes and tune into the breath or another point of focus to be fully presentRelax your body—loosen your shoulders, unclench your jaw, and soften your brows6:20Picture the people in your life who you can turn to in times of need. If a handful of friends, family members, neighbors, or partners come to mind, consider yourself lucky....

Close Getting StartedFind a quiet place to sit comfortably upright—at the edge of your bed, on the floor, or in a chairClose your eyes and tune into the breath or another point of focus to be fully presentRelax your body—loosen your shoulders, unclench your jaw, and soften your brows6:33For as long as we are alive, our breath is one of our only true constants. We hardly notice when we inhale or exhale as we go about our lives unless we draw attention to it....

Close Getting StartedFind a quiet place to sit comfortably upright—at the edge of your bed, on the floor, or in a chairClose your eyes and tune into the breath or another point of focus to be fully presentRelax your body—loosen your shoulders, unclench your jaw, and soften your brows6:30Mindful Meditation to Help You Review The DayGoing to sleepcan often feel like a drawn-out process—of course, consider yourself extremely lucky if you’re one of the few people we know who can fall asleep the moment their head hits the pillow....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsReasons to AskQuestions About Your HistoryQuestions About GoalsQuestions About Likes and DislikesQuestions About Feelings and FearsQuestions for CouplesTips That Can Help Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Reasons to Ask Questions About Your History Questions About Goals Questions About Likes and Dislikes Questions About Feelings and Fears Questions for Couples Tips That Can Help Close “How well do you know me?” is a game you’ve probably played before with your friends, family members, or significant others....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhen Should I End a Conversation?How to Make it Less AwkwardHow to End a Casual ConversationHow to End a Conversation in a Professional SettingHow to End a Conversation With Someone You Don’t LikeHow to End a Conversation When You Are UpsetHow to End a Conversation That’s Making You Uncomfortable Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents When Should I End a Conversation? How to Make it Less Awkward...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTechniquesExampleImportanceHow to ImproveFAQs Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Techniques Example Importance How to Improve FAQs Close Active listening is acommunication skillthat involves going beyond simply hearing the words that another person speaks. It’s about actively processing and seeking to understand the meaning and intent behind them. It requires being a mindful and focused participant in the communication process. Active listening techniques include:...

Close Knowing how to use APA citations is important when you are writing psychology papers. APA format is the official publication style of theAmerican Psychological Association(APA).You’ll need to know how to correctly format your citations when writing both student and professional psychology papers. If you need a little extra help with your APA citations, you can use an APA citation tool. You might see them referred to as an APA citation machine or citation generator....

Close Are there herbs for memory that can improve brain health and prevent memory loss? A number of herbs and spices may helpimprove your brain health, and some of them may be already sitting in your fridge or pantry.Several of these herbs and spices have been studied for their effects on Alzheimer’s disease, while others have been tested for their overalleffects on cognition(i.e. the mental action or process involved in thinking, understanding, learning, and remembering)....

Close Brain exercises are activities that are designed to maintain and strengthen cognitive abilities such as working memory, processing speed, and executive function.While you might know that you need to exercise your body, did you know that it might also be important to exercise your mind? You’ve probably heard the old adage “use it or lose it.” Many researchers do believe that this maxim applies to your brain health.Brain training is often touted as a way to sharpen your mind and even boost intelligence....

Close Shallow breathing at night can interfere with your ability to fall and stay asleep. It can contribute to snoring or may even be a sign of a condition known as sleep apnea, which causes people to repeatedly stop breathing or take very shallow breaths at night. Breathing exercises can help induce a relaxation response, which can make it easier to fall and stay asleep. Diaphragmatic breathing, belly breathing, deep breathing, and abdominal breathing are a few examples....