The world can be a scary place, and many children have good reason to worry. However, many children worry much more than is reasonable for the situation. Anxiety isn’t always a bad thing. A person should be worried if they’re in a dangerous situation, for example. Anxiety is protective, but too much or inappropriate anxiety isn’t healthy. Use these strategies to … [Read more...] about How to Help Your Child Deal With Anxiety
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How to Get Better at Anything as Quickly as Possible
A few people are lucky to have a lot of talent for a specific skill and seem to progress very quickly without a lot of effort. For the rest of us, it’s best to make an intelligent effort to progress quickly. There’s so much information available today that the only real limiting factors are time and motivation. Still, there is a smart way to do anything. With the proper … [Read more...] about How to Get Better at Anything as Quickly as Possible
11 Tips for Overcoming Laziness
Laziness is frustrating. There are things that you know you should be doing, but you simply don’t feel like doing them. Everyone has been in this situation more than once. A lazy day isn't an issue on occasion, but chronic laziness can cause a lot of short and long-term challenges in your life. Learning to deal with laziness in an effective manner is an important tool in … [Read more...] about 11 Tips for Overcoming Laziness
7 Tips to Embrace and Accept Change
Change is inevitable. Look at your hobbies, friends, clothes, taste in music, TV shows, family, and career. Many of those things have changed. The people around you have changed. The political climate has changed. There’s change everywhere. Change can bring fear, doubt, and uncertainty. However, it’s not helpful to view change negatively. In order to survive, it’s necessary … [Read more...] about 7 Tips to Embrace and Accept Change
15 Simple Ways to Stress Less
When was the last time you felt relaxed? It’s easy for stress to build up without you realizing what is happening. After a while, you might think that feeling irritable, sad, or restless is just your natural state. Meanwhile, chronic tension affects your body too. It can weaken your immune system and increase your risk for many health issues, including heart disease and … [Read more...] about 15 Simple Ways to Stress Less