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There are times in our lives when things just feel… messy. Perhaps we are dealing with conflict, hardships, relationship difficulty,…
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Toxic positivity is a term that refers to an unhelpful fixation with positive thinking and pleasant emotional states. In this…
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We’ve all probably observed how acts of kindness can spread and multiply. During the pandemic, people were using the phrase…
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As we go about daily life, we are always asking ourselves questions. And the questions we ask ourselves then go…
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For most of us daily life is full and busy. And all of this busy-ness can turn into a bit…
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Recently a friend and I were talking over dinner, and she made a comment about my life choices. While I…
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The past two years have just been a lot haven’t they? Especially the last few months here in Australia. Lockdowns…
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App and social media companies use these three psychological mind hacks to keep you scrolling. Here is how they’re getting…
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What is the best way to be there for someone when they are hurting or experiencing challenging times? How can…
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Did you know that one in five people these days are affected by mental illnesses such as anxiety and depression?…
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Eight seconds: that’s how long, on average, 2,000 participants of a study sponsored by Microsoft were able to focus upon…