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Close I never thought I would find love. Unconditional, real, can’t-live-without-you love. It’s ironic considering my career as a relationship coach and a matchmaker. But it’s true. I didn’t think those happily ever after stories were meant for the real world. At least, that’s what I thought when I was younger. Now I’m older, wiser, and fortunate I’ve been in love several times. I’m especially grateful that I’ve met the love of my life....

Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Are You Feeling Lonely? Acknowledge Your Feelings Develop a Plan Connect With People From Your Past Join a Group or Club Read a Book Find an Online Forum Learn Something New Perform an Act of Kindness Get Professional Help Frequently Asked Questions Next in Small Ways to Feel Better When You’re Depressed Guide Close You might also wonder, “Why am I alone?...

Close Nobody’s in a good mood all the time. Life gets tough, things don’t go as we expected, responsibilities build up, or maybe we simply wake up on the wrong side of the bed. Whatever the reason, you or your partner are bound to feel low occasionally. It’s never fun to be around someone who’s in a bad mood but, assuming there isn’t a deeper issue within your relationship at play, it probably isn’t anything to takepersonally....

Close 1 Stop Ruminating Frank Lee/Moment/Getty Images We all face things that cause us stress. It’s natural to think about thesestressorsto see what we can do to better understand the situation so we can change it. But sometimes we can slip into a type of thinking that is unproductive, overly negative, and borders on obsessive. This type of thinking is known asrumination. Rumination can become a habit. The good news is that habits can be broken, even habits of thought....

Close Why should you study psychology? There are plenty of great reasons to learn about psychology, even if you are not a psychology major or do not plan to work in a psychology-related profession. Psychology is all around you and touches on every aspect of your life. Who you are now, how you will be in the future, how you interact with family, friends, and strangers; these are all things that psychology can help you better understand....

Have you been thinking about cutting back on the amount of alcohol that you drink? Maybe you have experienced somenegative health effectsbecause of your drinking. If the amount of alcohol that you have been drinking exceeds recommended guidelines and puts you at risk for developing alcohol-related problems, you may want to try cutting down ormoderating your consumption. Verywell / Jessica Olah The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) provides tips that have helped others cut down on their drinking....

Close If your child has Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) you may be very familiar with their tendency to lose assignments somewhere between school and home, to forget to bring books home, to turn in school work late, and to have a chaotically stuffed backpack. And somehow, even after providing boxes of them, there is no pencil to be found when needed. Kids with ADHD sometimes get labeled as irresponsible, careless, or lazy....

Close Strong communication skills can help you in both your personal and professional life. While verbal and written communication skills are important, research has shown that nonverbal behaviors make up a large percentage of our daily interpersonal communication.How can you improve yournonverbal communicationskills? Paying closer attention to your nonverbal signals is an excellent place to start. You can also focus on factors such as tone of voice, eye contact, body language, and the context in which the communication occurs....

Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Find Out Your Leadership Style Encourage Creativity Serve as a Role Model Be Passionate Listen and Communicate Effectively Have a Positive Attitude Encourage People to Make Contributions Offer Rewards and Recognition Keep Trying New Things Close How would you describe a strong leader? One study citedleadershipqualities such as assertiveness, adaptability, intelligence, and conscientiousness as the most important. Transformational leaders are positive, empowering, and inspiring....

If you are ready to quit smoking, there are many tips that can help you stick to your goals. We all want this quit-smoking attempt to bethequit—the one that lasts us a lifetime. We’re looking for permanent freedom fromnicotine addictionwhen we stub out the last cigarette and begin toheal our bodies.Making a plan, being patient with yourself, and staying positive can help. It’s also important to ensure you take care of yourself, avoid other bad habits, and manage your stress effectively....

Close In the early days of a relationship, every conversation with our partner is incredibly exciting—we’re discovering more about them and sharing little bits of ourselves. Fast forward to a few years later. We’re comfortably settled into the relationship, which is great, but it can sometimes feel like we’ve run out of things to talk about. The “What’s your favorite food?” phase feels like a distant memory. Instead, we’re having the same conversations over and over again, which, if we’re being honest, can get a littleboring....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)?Traditional Chinese Medicine Approaches to Mental HealthIntegrating Chinese Medicine with Western Approaches to Mental Health Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)? Traditional Chinese Medicine Approaches to Mental Health Integrating Chinese Medicine with Western Approaches to Mental Health Close Taking care of your mental health is equally important as caring for your physical health....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsAge DiscriminationDisability DiscriminationSexual OrientationStatus as a ParentReligious DiscriminationNational OriginPregnancySexual HarassmentRace, Color, and SexReprisal / RetaliationCoping With Discrimination Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Age Discrimination Disability Discrimination Sexual Orientation Status as a Parent Religious Discrimination National Origin Pregnancy Sexual Harassment Race, Color, and Sex Reprisal / Retaliation Coping With Discrimination Close Discrimination is defined as prejudiced, unfair, or unequal treatment of people based on their personal characteristics such as race, religion, disability, age, nation of origin, or gender (gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy)....

Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Choose Unique Words Be Authentic Customize Your Compliments Focus on Qualities Other Than Appearance Give a Written Compliment Compliment Using Your Eyes Try Ready-Made Compliments Use Technology for Compliments Ask Someone for Help as a Compliment Keep in Mind Close Giving compliments isn’t always easy, particularly if you aren’t sure what to say or are socially anxious. Compliments can have important benefits for performance and well-being....

Close Resilience refers to how well you can deal with and bounce back from the difficulties of life.It can mean the difference between handling pressure and losing your cool.Resilient peopletend to maintain a more positive outlook and cope with stress more effectively. 1 Find a Sense of Purpose Examples of purposes include: In the face of emotional hardship—such as thedeath of a loved oneor theend of a relationship—finding a sense of purpose can be especially important in your recovery....