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There are certain zodiac signs that most people are careful with because of their fiery and low tolerance levels. You can hardly mess with individuals with such signs without getting a backlash. Whether they are in work environments or family settings, they do not hesitate to set boundaries and protect them.

5 Zodiac Signs You Don't Mess With

Anika Jindal

A subtle sign of low intelligence is an inability to understand or appreciate complexity. People with low intelligence may have difficulty understanding abstract concepts or thinking outside the box. They may also be more likely to believe simplistic explanations or conspiracy theories.

12 Subtle Signs Of Low Intelligence

Before confronting a partner you suspect of lying, it's crucial to step back and gather your thoughts. Use "I" statements to communicate how their actions have affected you. Don't be afraid to leave a situation that no longer serves your well-being. Discovering that your lover might be lying to you...

3 Things to Do When Your Partner is Lying to You

High school can be a challenging time for many, but it can feel like an endless battle for those who find themselves on the outskirts of social circles. As they are often labeled, loners face unique difficulties navigating the complex world of teenage social dynamics. However, the qualities that set them apart during high school can transform into powerful assets in adulthood. In this article, we’ll explore five personality traits that former high school loners often possess and how these traits can lead to success and fulfillment later in life.

People Who Were Loners As Teens In High School Have These 5 Personality Traits In Adulthood

There is a strong correlation between depression and impaired sense of smell. It is unclear whether loss of smell triggers depression or vice versa, or if the relationship is reciprocal. Despite unclear causality, these findings do suggest new ways to diagnose and treat depression. When mental health professionals look for...

A Surprising Early Warning Sign of Depression

True intimacy creates deep connections, making us feel understood, valued, and loved. Intimacy isn't just romantic; there are five essential types for fulfilling relationships. Discover your intimacy blocks and how to overcome them in order to improve your relationships. Imagine feeling deeply connected to the people in your life, knowing...

The 5 Types of Intimacy You Need to Know

Recent debates highlight the risk of misusing evolutionary psychology findings. To combat this, researchers can avoid absolutes and highlight common traits as well as differences. They should also emphasize individual agency and free will to counteract deterministic views. Readers also have a responsibility to avoid cherry-picking findings and ignoring counter-evidence.

Combating the Misuse of Evolutionary Psychology Research

Growing up in an environment where your emotions are consistently ignored can have a profound impact on your mental health and well-being, even into adulthood. Emotional validation is a crucial aspect of child development, as it helps children learn to identify, express, and regulate their emotions. Lacking this validation can lead to many long-term effects that may not be immediately apparent. This article will explore eight signs that your feelings were ignored during childhood and how these experiences can shape your adult life. Look for some of these signs in your own life.

8 Signs Your Emotions Were Ignored During Childhood

Ambiguity is often perceived as a source of confusion and discomfort, but it holds a surprising power to influence our thinking, creativity, and resilience. In a world that increasingly values clarity and certainty, understanding and embracing ambiguity can offer profound psychological benefits. Let’s explore the power of ambiguity, drawing on research findings to reveal how uncertainty can be a catalyst for growth and innovation.

The Power of Ambiguity

With adult bullies, don't respond aggressively or passively. Be assertive. Realize that bullies may not be able to stop themselves, so you will need to act. Being assertive means it's usually OK to interrupt bullying behavior with a simple phrase or action. Talk to someone else so you don't become...

How to Be Assertive with Adult Bullies

The purpose of friendship includes providing mutual comfort and support. People in unhappy friendships often tolerate unhealthy episodes out of respect for their history. Asking yourself a few basic questions can help you navigate a murky emotional dilemma. As with any type of relationship, friendships vary according to quality, and...

How to Reevaluate a Friendship in 4 Questions

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New York – As Trump anticipates his sentencing on July 11th in the New York hush money case, Florida Judge Aileen Cannon made a ruling this Monday. Despite rejecting Trump’s legal team's request to dismiss several charges in the classified documents case, she conceded on a minor point. She removed a portion of the charges that referenced an uncharged allegation, but upheld the other charges.

Legal expert says Trump should not be jailed after New York guilty verdict because he is ‘too old’

Flow state is a self-transcendent state of increased connectedness near the middle of the unitary continuum. During the flow state, we think more creatively and less about ourselves. Flow state fosters positive self-transcendent emotions such as empathy. Neurological underpinnings of the flow state show that our brain and body relax,...

Flow State for Mental Health: Empathy and Creativity

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Often dismissed as an irrational or overinflated sense of concern, paranoia extends from a very rational ability to keep our wits about us in a chaotic environment. Being able to adapt quickly can keep us alive when circumstances do change. At an extreme, however, delusional beliefs in the ill intentions of others can be socially isolating, robbing people of the ability to maintain healthy relationships and hold down jobs.

Scientists May Have Finally Figured Out Where Paranoia Lives in The Brain

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The first time my family walked into a Ponderosa Steakhouse was in the late 1960s. It was new and the experience was great. Like other new restaurants, if the management doesn't stay on top, the quality of service can decline. The location we went to did change through the years, but in the beginning, it was great.

The 1960s: the Ponderosa and Bonanza Steakhouses are still around in some states

Experts have defined self-respect in a myriad of ways and in a variety of contexts. Psychological researchers, in particular, often define self-respect as an act of honoring your needs and desires, understanding your worth, and making choices that enable you to keep your dignity (Dillon, 2013). Self-respect remains important because it helps us to work through challenges, build resilience, and maintain emotional health. Many researchers also argue that self-respect is closely related to our understanding of self-esteem and our behaviors of self-love.

5 Tips for Developing Self-Respect

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California regulators just stopped AT&T from pulling the plug. California’s Public Utilities Commission on June 20 rejected AT&T’s application to stop providing landlines and other services in areas where there is no other option.

Still Need Your Landline?

Emotional intelligence plays a crucial role in our personal and professional lives. It involves the ability to recognize, understand, and manage our own emotions, as well as the feelings of others. While some people naturally possess high levels of emotional intelligence, others may struggle in this area. One way to gauge your emotional intelligence is by examining the phrases you use in everyday conversations. In this article, we’ll explore seven phrases indicating low emotional intelligence and discuss alternative ways to express yourself.

According to Psychology: If You Use Any of These 7 Phrases Every Day, You May Have Low Emotional Intelligence

How you deal with a panic attack in the moment can significantly impact its severity. You can do specific things during a panic attack to help it quickly resolve. Often, people's behaviors between attacks inadvertently make them more likely to occur. Suppose the symptoms of a panic attack come on,...

How I Quickly Stopped a Panic Attack

There is a continued shortage of ADHD medication. Recent litigation against illegitimate telehealth companies will make the situation worse. Untreated ADHD has significant negative consequences. Stimulant medication used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has been in short supply since at least October 2022. ADHD is one of the...

ADHD Medication: The Shortage Is Getting Worse

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Explaining the NBC Theory of Consciousness

Explaining conscious experience is a daunting problem which has generated many theories. The new NBC theory proposes four brain mechanisms for representation, binding, coherence, and competition....

Explaining the NBC Theory of Consciousness

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