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Sometimes, our family's behavior can stress us out, causing us to be anxious and upset. Interacting with your family can be difficult at times. There are different personalities to deal with, past hurts to navigate, and favoritism amongst micro-groups in your family, which can make navigating family dynamics stressful and anxiety-inducing. According to the associate therapist at Bloom Psychology & Wellness, Dominique Mortier, “It can be challenging to distinguish which emotions are ours versus someone else’s, especially regarding family. We grow up adopting our family’s values and beliefs, but this changes when we arrive at an age where we can question how we resonate with values and beliefs,” she says.

7 Signs Your Family Is Giving You Anxiety And Ways To Alleviate It

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K.D. Lewis

Cheating, in any form, strikes at the heart of trust and security in a relationship. Whether it's a clandestine affair or a deep emotional bond with someone outside the relationship, the pain inflicted can be profound.

Emotional Cheating vs. Physical Cheating: Which Hurts More?

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Greg Wilson, CFA

Getting older is a fact of life, but there are many tough realities that come along with it that often get overlooked. While some parts are liberating, plenty of challenges make the aging process difficult to navigate at times.

31 Hardest Parts of Getting Old That No One Wants To Talk About (With Video)

Social media usage by high achievers can contribute to feeling inferior. Imposter syndrome involves feeling phony or fraudulent in the workplace. Many professionals rely on social media sites for encouragement and validation. Many hard-working professionals enjoy the feeling of accomplishment after a job well done and bask in the warm...

Does Social Media Cause Imposter Syndrome?

When left unspoken and unresolved, resentment doesn't just sit quietly. It festers. Once resentment takes root, it distorts one's perception. Resentment acts like acid, slowly eroding the ties that bind people to those they care about. Picture this: You’ve just had another argument with your partner about something trivial—maybe it...

3 Silent Ways Pent-Up Resentments Poison Our Lives

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Devra Lee

Disclaimer: This content was written by Devra Lee for general informational and entertainment purposes only. This service is to provide astrological information that has been researched, recorded, and observed by the author.

Horoscope for Friday, August 9th

Difficult interactions with other people can activate our nervous system's fight/flight/freeze mode. When we're defensive and reactive, we often feel empowered and in control; in reality, we've lost control. Our greatest power and strength comes when we can access our full selves, and that requires taking a pause. As a...

Your Peace Is Your Power

People-pleasers often endure ongoing invalidation based on how others treat them. Pleasing others doesn't win their love and respect. It's essential to re-evaluate perceptions and decisions about what it means to be a good person. Many people believe that being kind, gentle, and agreeable will guarantee love and acceptance from...

Breaking the Pattern of the Need to Please

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Prayer has been an integral part of many cultures and religions for centuries. It serves as a spiritual practice, a form of meditation, and a means of seeking comfort and guidance. But beyond its spiritual significance, there is growing evidence that prayer can positively impact one’s health and longevity. This article explores seven compelling reasons why people who pray tend to live longer.

7 reasons people who pray live longer

Human brains prioritize negative experiences for survival (negativity bias), but this can harm relationships. Hyper-focusing on negatives can create a negative feedback loop between partners. Replacing negativity with a constructive focus can foster positive feedback loops and sentiment. Mindfulness, gratitude, positive communication, and cognitive restructuring can all counter negativity bias.

Breaking the Negativity Chain

You might be getting gaslighted when you start to question yourself about things you know to be true. Words have tremendous power, especially when spoken by someone you have deeply trusted. It takes grit to stand up for what you believe in, but you can do it. I watched a...

Trust Yourself if You’ve Been Gaslighted!

People who are “single at heart” – who love being single and are happy and flourishing because they are single, not in spite of it – share something important: They cherish the time they have to themselves. That doesn’t mean they do not also value companionship and socializing; most do. But it does mean that they defy the common misperceptions that when people are alone, they are likely to be lonely, and that if they like spending time alone, maybe there is something wrong with them.

4 Good Reasons to Spend Time Alone

Trauma's impact varies; what may traumatize one person might not affect another. Trauma can be determined by bodily responses, not just the nature of the event. Understanding the nature of one's trauma aids them in seeking appropriate support and therapy. In my 13 years as a therapist, I’ve heard iterations...

What Is Trauma and Does My Experience Count?

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Erich Fromm, one of the most influential thinkers of the 20th century, left an indelible mark on sociology, psychoanalysis, and philosophy. His work is imbued with a profound understanding of human nature and a desire to understand how society influences individual consciousness and behavior.

Why we get sick, why loneliness is beneficial and other wisdom lessons from psychologist Erich Fromm

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David Heitz

A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

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In the fast-paced journey of life, the pursuit of success often feels like an uphill battle, filled with obstacles, fears, and moments of doubt. But it’s precisely through overcoming these challenges that we find true fulfillment and lasting achievement.

"Conquer Yourself Rather Than the World": 9 Timeless Quotes for Cultivating Resilience

Change is often encouraged but not always for a clear reason. Change for the sake of change is not always needed. Being happy with how you are can be more important. As animals get older and have more experiences, they often do not change unless there is a clear reason.

Maybe You Don't Really Need to Change

A set of three studies showed that lonely individuals tend to trust others more, but expect those others to be less trustworthy. The situation was reversed in extraverted individuals, who also tended to be less lonely. The research was published in the British Journal of Psychology. Loneliness is a distressing...

Loneliness has as strange relationship with trust, new research shows

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Work life balance concept. Two wooden blocks with work life text balancing on a scale. Hey Beautiful Souls! Juggling work, relationships, and personal time can feel overwhelming. Remember setting healthy boundaries isn’t selfish, it’s self-care! Boundaries allow us to protect our time and energy for what matters most. This week, let’s explore 7 soulful mantras to help you say no with grace and create a life that feels balanced and fulfilling.

Saying No with Grace: 7 Soulful Mantras for Healthy Boundaries

Many parents struggle with saying no and setting boundaries. Ten questions for self-reflection can help. (You don't have to answer them all at once.) Setting limits is a confusing aspect of raising children. Some parents find that their go-to methods aren’t effective, or something that’s effective with one child doesn’t work with the next. Others find themselves being harsh when they didn’t want to be—it’s just the way the words came out of their mouths. It can be hard to find your own way.

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12 Ways to Cope With Frustration: How Effective Are Yours?

Even when someone thinks they understand an issue well enough to resolve it, it often can defy solutions. Many solutions for frustrations have downsides not immediately...

12 Ways to Cope With Frustration: How Effective Are Yours?

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