Shyness is a common complaint, especially among school-age children. But adults can also be shy and find their shyness to be a frustrating barrier to living life to the fullest. You might believe that you were born shy, and there is some science to suggest that shyness is partially hereditary. However, you can learn to be less shy and to enjoy your life more. You weren’t … [Read more...] about A Gentle Method for Overcoming Shyness
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14 Ways to Find Your Way Back From Burnout
Preventing burnout protects your overall health and your career. However, if the way you work changed radically over the past year, your old defenses may not be enough. How do you know if you’re burned out? Some of the most common signs include depression, irritability, and lack of motivation. You feel tired and unable to control your circumstances. Your physical health … [Read more...] about 14 Ways to Find Your Way Back From Burnout
Surprising Facts about Smoking and Your Mental Health
You probably know that quitting smoking reduces your risk for lung cancer, emphysema, and other physical ailments. However, you might be surprised to learn how much it can do for your mental health. A recent review of research to date found that giving up the tobacco habit promotes positive feelings and mental wellbeing. More specifically, the study found a 24% lower risk of … [Read more...] about Surprising Facts about Smoking and Your Mental Health
Signs That You’re in a Codependent Relationship
Love is unselfish, but how far would you go for your beloved? You might be in a codependent relationship if there is an imbalance of power in the relationship. Codependency is when you are dependent on someone else for your own self-worth. In codependent relationships, one person is generally the “rescuer” and the other is the “rescued”: - Rescuer: Finds … [Read more...] about Signs That You’re in a Codependent Relationship
10 Tips to Manage Your Anxiety While Dating
You know that feeling of excitement when you start dating someone new? It’s fun to feel the excitement when you open a new text message or butterflies in your stomach before you go on a date. At the same time, opening yourself to someone new puts you in a vulnerable position. When you start dating, you also open yourself to rejection or being hurt. And sometimes, it … [Read more...] about 10 Tips to Manage Your Anxiety While Dating