Anyone can tell that giving helps others. Your gift can offer emotional, financial, and other forms of support to your friends and family or any other recipient when you give. But giving can boost your happiness too. Studies show that charitable actions can positively affect your health and happiness. Giving to others makes you feel good about yourself and helps you feel … [Read more...] about Why Giving Is Good For You
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How to Get Out of Toxic Friendships
Breaking up with someone you love is a complicated process. But what's more difficult to comprehend is ending a friendship. When you consider the amount of history both of you share, you might feel tempted to stay put in a toxic relationship. That may mean putting up with a lot of drama, unhealthy events, and unnecessary competition. You may think it's a small price to … [Read more...] about How to Get Out of Toxic Friendships
Why Is Friendship So Hard? Valuable Tips for Stronger Friendships
It’s normal to feel jealousy and envy in your friendships. You know each other too well, right? That's why when even a hint of trouble comes up, betrayal is quick to follow. These emotions, however, do not help strengthen the bonds of friendship. Fortunately, there are ways to turn "friendship wars" in your favor. Try to approach your friend without getting emotional and … [Read more...] about Why Is Friendship So Hard? Valuable Tips for Stronger Friendships
How to Overcome the Worst of Your Day and Recover From It Quickly
It's a bad day. You know the kind: no matter how hard you try, nothing seems to work out the way you want. Yes, we've all been there, and we know how it feels. There are many things large and small that we can't control, but there are ways to make peace with even the worst turn of events. The first step is to change how you think—see things as they are, not as you want … [Read more...] about How to Overcome the Worst of Your Day and Recover From It Quickly
How to Overcome Loneliness and Develop an Optimistic Outlook on Life
You probably believe we are more connected today than at any other time. You are right. We are more connected in our ability to instantly find answers, chat with anyone anytime, and the vast amount of information at our fingertips. But here’s the irony. We simultaneously feel increasingly lonely as we become more connected through social media, video calling, and messaging. … [Read more...] about How to Overcome Loneliness and Develop an Optimistic Outlook on Life