Becoming a mother for the first time, along with the unconditional love you have for your baby, stirs up so many emotions. It would be pretty difficult to handle all of them without the help of hormones, which…
There are 2 main reasons for why people spend more money than they need to — they want to feel better by moving closer to pleasure or by moving away from pain. By buying a new dress or even something…
Some people in our lives disrespect our needs and wishes without us realizing it, whether it’s someone from work, a family member, or a friend or partner. Setting boundaries in our lives is important because it keeps us safe and helps…
We are used to thinking that getting feedback will help us grow. But Harvard researchers discovered that this isn’t the best strategy. They ran several experiments that showed surprising results: asking for advice,…
When we feel sad, we need our loved ones’ support. But sometimes words of support only aggravate negative feelings. Toxic positivity encourages us to ignore emotions, devalue problems, and impose unreasonable optimism. Some phrases may…
Even if your family is very involved in your life, it doesn’t always mean you should discuss every topic with them. Some things might seem innocent enough to talk about, but in reality, they might hold…
If you always give 100% be it in love, friendships, or work but find yourself getting way less than what you truly deserve, it might be time to review your relationships. The feeling of being underappreciated can lead to stress…
Sometimes our own thoughts can seriously harm our mental health, our self-esteem, and our overall well-being. So it`s important to recognize certain thought types that aren’t good for us. For example, if someone compliments us…
If a kid comes home crying because she had a fight with her friend, a mother might try to assure her that she’s not alone by saying, “I know how horrible you feel, I had a fight with my own…
“Wow, you actually look beautiful today. Makeup can really work its magic on anyone.” This is the perfect example of a backhanded compliment, where the remark sounds pleasant but is actually more brutal than an outright…
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