If you grew up with persistent insecurities, you know how difficult they can be to overcome. I think of my insecurities (and there are many) as stones in my brain, with all of the things that make me who I am — my identity, my personality, my passions — like roots growing around them. There comes a point where the stones become so tangled in the roots, shaping and defining them, that they feel too deeply embedded to ever be fully removed. But according to experts, it's not impossible.

7 Ways to Overcome Your Insecurities, According to Therapists

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

Close relationships confer life's greatest rewards: Physical and mental health. Our reasons for choosing to be in close relationships are crucial to their quality and durability. Loneliness and isolation are major health concerns, social connectedness is the antidote. When beleaguered couples come to my office for counseling, it’s usually helpful...

Intimacy: A Prescription for Health and Longevity

Regular exercise boosts physical strength, balance, and movement, reducing fall risk in older adults. Exercise enhances heart health and mental health and alleviates stress and cognitive decline. As we age, it's crucial that exercise remains enjoyable and suitable for our physical capabilities. Turning 60 was a significant milestone for me,...

Graceful Aging: The Essential Role of Physical Activity

Hyperactivity can often be missed in girls and others who look more inattentive. Hyperactivity is not just physical hyperactivity — it can also show up in less obvious ways. Mental hyperactivity, fidgeting, a constant activity, and verbal hyperactivity can be signs of hyperactivity. Hyperactivity is one of the three...

Commonly Overlooked Symptoms of Hyperactivity

Chicago, IL

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Foodie in Chicago

Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

Winning an argument is about reaching a resolution that respects both sides. The phrase "part of me" acknowledges the complexity of the issue and shows empathy. Showing you're willing to consider an alternate viewpoint makes others more receptive to your arguments. Arguments are a part of life, and navigating them...

3 Words to Win Any Argument

New York City, NY

Cheryl E Preston

Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

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Emily Standley Allard

Marriage is a significant life decision that requires extreme commitment, understanding, devotion and a heck of a lot of compromise. While many people dream of a lifelong partnership, others find the concept of marriage challenging. Astrology offers insights into personality traits and behaviors, suggesting that certain zodiac signs might face more difficulties in maintaining a traditional marital relationship. This article explores the five zodiac signs that are often considered less suited for marriage due to their unique characteristics and tendencies when it comes to lifelong commitment.

The 5 Zodiac Signs Not Meant for Matrimony

Infidelity is not merely a physical act but a breach of emotional commitment. Spending money foolishly can lead to resentment, stress, and, ultimately, marital breakdown. Jealousy can suffocate intimacy and erode the emotional connection between partners. A classic 1997 study published in the Journal of Marriage and Family analyzed over...

The 6 Leading Causes of Divorce

Anika Jindal

Affluent people can splurge their money on the most luxurious possessions and lifestyles. However, most rich people are wise with money, refrain from making unnecessary purchases, and instead put their money to profitable use. Check out the list of 12 such things.

12 Things People Who Are Good With Money Will Never Spend On

Devra Lee

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Horoscope for Tuesday, July 16th

Supporting a struggling adult child is an emotional and challenging experience for any parent. Struggling adult children may exhibit reactivity or defensiveness as they navigate their challenges. It's easy to fall into the trap of only seeing the negatives when your adult child struggles. Supporting a struggling adult child is...

7 Ways to Transform Your Struggling Adult Child's Life

California State

The HD Post

CALIFORNIA – Starting July 1, landlords will only be allowed to collect one month’s rent for the security deposit on a rental property. Assembly Bill 12, signed into law last October, says regardless of whether the residential property is unfurnished or furnished, only one month’s rent can be charged in addition to any rent for the first month paid on or before initial occupancy.

Law limiting security deposits goes into effect July 1

Kentucky State

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Northern Kentucky Tribune

Kentucky’s Community Actions Partnerships have announced the starts date for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Summer Subsidy, aimed at helping Kentucky households offset summer cooling costs.

LIHEAP Summer Subsidy program to help with summer cooling costs to begin enrollment July 16

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What does it mean to be selfish? According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, the definition of selfish is the lack of consideration for others; someone concerned chiefly with one's own personal profit or pleasure. You know, people who will do for themselves before they will do for others. People who put their own priorities above everyone else. Do you know people who fit that definition? I am sure we all know at least one, I have known man over the years. Let’s learn what Signs are the most likely to be selfish.

The Top 5 Most Selfish Zodiac Signs

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Baby Boomers face a retirement like no generation before them, and rather than being the 'beginning of the end,' it's the beginning of a new life phase.

The End of Retirement as We Know It

CBS News

If sleep divorce feels too drastic for you and your partner but you're struggling to get a good night of sleep, the Scandinavian sleep method may be the balance you're looking for.While sleep divorce involves sleeping separately from your partner, the Scandinavian sleep method keeps you in the same bed — just under two different covers. Americans began hearing about the method, popular in Scandinavian countries like Sweden, Norway and Denmark, thanks to social media. A viral TikTok posted on the sleeping style last year by Swedish influencer Cecilia Blomdahl has since garnered 1.7 million views."I'm actually a big fan of...

Benefits of the Scandinavian sleep method, explained by a sleep expert

Wyoming State

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Caitlin Tan wanted to breed her childhood horse, JP, because she’s been “amazing” — the type of animal any equestrian would be lucky to have once in a lifetime. Having access to coveted bloodlines increased the allure. Via the Miller Ranch, she could pair her 18-year-old mare with a stud descendent of Playboy’s Buck Fever.

Cream of the crop: a cremello foal is born in Wyoming

Illinois State

Every year, new laws that were passed the prior year go into effect on July 1. In 2024, a number of new laws will begin this Monday. Among them include higher wages for tipped employees, a gas tax increase, and driver's licenses for undocumented immigrants.

New Laws July 1: Driver's Licenses for Undocumented Migrants, Raises for Tipped Workers, and More

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5 Tough but Worthwhile Self-Care Practices

Exercise and physical self-care are essential components of self-care. Approaching tasks and conversations we have been avoiding can be an integral part of self-care. On some...

5 Tough but Worthwhile Self-Care Practices

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