Category: Tools and Resources
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Hawthorne Effect
Understanding the Hawthorne Effect and What It’s All AboutThink about a time that you were at work and you saw a supervisor come near you. Was your immediate reaction to work harder or seem as if you were being more productive than you are? This same logic can be applied to people being studied for…
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How to Deal With Anger: 10 Tips to Help You Out
Anger is a completely natural human response. But when it’s uncontrollable it can have serious consequences for you and others. If you find yourself flying off the handle more often than you’d like. We’ve got some ways to help you learn how to deal with anger. Feeling angry is something that we experience almost every…
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Look at Dysthymia
Dysthymia is a persistent depressive disorder that affects many people and shares its symptoms with other forms of depression. Those who suffer from it have a general feeling of being down and the dumps. But there are other symptoms to look out for as well. Treatment is available for this depressive disorder so there’s no…
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Arranged Marriage
In some cultures, an arranged marriage is the norm when it comes to choosing your life partner. These carefully planned unions leave little to no choice for the couple to be. So what are some of the reasons they never work out? We take a look at some of the disadvantages to these kinds of…
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Silent Treatment
If you’ve ever been on the receiving end of the silent treatment you’ll know just how powerful it can be. This tactic, used in all types of relationships, might seem harmless enough. But it can actually be extremely dangerous both mentally and physically. We’ve uncovered five reasons why the silent treatment can actually be more…
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Ways to Stop Worrying
We all know that worrying never solved a thing. But that doesn’t mean we can stop ourselves from indulging in it from time to time. For some people, worries can take over their thoughts and prevent them from living their best life. But it doesn’t have to be that way. There are plenty of helpful…
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Parenting Styles
Parenting is never a one size fits all approach. And there are many different parenting styles out there. Each family is different and we all seem to find a way that works best for us and our children. To find out where you fit into the spectrum, check out our list of 11 different parenting…
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How Nonverbal Communication Speaks Louder Than Words
We all know the saying, ‘actions speak louder than words’. But have you ever really stopped to think about what it means? Numerous studies have proven just how powerful nonverbal communication is, especially when compared to the spoken word. So we’re here to discover how it works and what our nonverbal cues might be saying…
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Stop Asking “Why Am I Always Tired” and Start Getting More Sleep
Sleep is an essential need, just like food and water. Yet so many of us take it for granted. If you’re always wondering “why am I always tired”, the most obvious answer is a lack of sleep. Although there may be other factors at play. Once you start clocking up enough sleep hours each night…
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Music Therapy: How to Find Mental Harmony and Peace
Music therapy is used naturally on a daily basis – when we unwind or enliven our moods by listening to our favorite pieces. Music shapes us while we are still in our mothers’ womb, helps us learn throughout childhood, alleviates suffering, guides us to overcome adversity, and engages our eldering brains. But music goes further,…
