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Unleashing the Power of Now: Understanding the ESFP Personality Type

Have you ever been to a gathering where someone lights up the room, engaging everyone with a boundless zest for life? There’s a high chance you’ve met someone with an ESFP personality type. Known as ‘The Entertainer’ or ‘The Performer,’ individuals with this personality type are usually the life of the party, animatedly sharing experiences […]

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The Burnout of Gifted Kids

Giftedness is often considered a blessing. However, being gifted is not always easy. Children who are identified as gifted often face high expectations from their families and society, which can result in burnout. Burnout is a state of emotional, mental, and physical exhaustion caused by excessive and prolonged stress. The Pressure to Perform Gifted children

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Children, Parenting

How to Sleep When You Have Anxiety

Anxiety is a common mental health condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It can cause a range of symptoms, including restlessness, worry, and difficulty sleeping. Practice Relaxation Techniques One of the best ways to help you sleep when you have anxiety is to practice relaxation techniques. These techniques can help to calm your mind,

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Anxiety, How To

Embracing Regret: A Path to Healing and Growth

We’ve all experienced those moments where we wish we could turn back time and make different choices. Instead of letting regret consume us, we can learn from it, find forgiveness, and use it as a catalyst for personal growth. Understanding Regret: Regret is a natural and universal human emotion that arises when we feel remorse

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Emotions, Healing

The Unexpected Ways Trauma Can Change Your Personality

How Trauma Can Change Your Personality — And What That Actually Means

Ever look in the mirror and feel like you don’t recognize the person staring back? Not in a dramatic, movie-montage kind of way—but in that quiet, jarring sense that something about you has shifted. Maybe you’re more on edge than usual. Maybe the things that used to make you laugh now leave you numb. If

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Trauma

5 Stages of Burnout and How to Recognize Them

Have you ever felt like you just can’t keep up with the demands of your life or work? Maybe you’re always tired, irritable or just not motivated like you used to be. You could be experiencing burnout, a state of emotional, physical and mental exhaustion. Burnout affects millions of people globally and can have serious

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Professional/Work, Stress, Wellness

Taking Care of Hygiene When Feeling Depressed

Depression can make even the most basic tasks feel overwhelming, including personal hygiene. Taking care of oneself can be challenging when feeling depressed, but it is crucial for maintaining good mental health and self-esteem. The Importance of Hygiene in Mental Health Personal hygiene is important for maintaining good physical and mental health. When someone is

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Depression

How to Respond, Not React

Have you ever found yourself in a situation where someone says or does something that triggers an emotional reaction in you? It could be a rude comment from a coworker, a disagreement with a friend or family member, or even a negative review of your work. In moments like these, it’s easy to react impulsively

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Anger, Communication, Coping Skills, Emotions, How To, Relationships, Stress, Tips

How to Forgive Without an Apology

Forgiving someone who has wronged you can be a difficult task, especially when you haven’t received an apology. Sometimes, the person who has hurt you may not even realize they’ve done anything wrong, or they may refuse to apologize. However, holding onto anger and resentment can be harmful to your own well-being. Practice Empathy One

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Forgiveness, How To, Relationships

Outgrowing a Friendship

Friendship is a beautiful and essential part of human life. It’s built on trust, mutual respect, and shared experiences. However, as we grow and evolve, our interests, values, and beliefs can change, and this can lead to outgrowing friendships. It can be tough to acknowledge that a once-close bond is no longer serving us or

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Friends, Relationships

Setting Boundaries with an Alcoholic Parent

Growing up with an alcoholic parent can be a challenging experience that can have long-lasting effects on your life. It can be even more difficult to establish healthy boundaries with them as an adult, but it’s important to take care of yourself and set boundaries to protect your mental and emotional well-being. Recognize the Problem

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Family

What is a Manic Episode?

Manic episodes are a common symptom of bipolar disorder, a mental health condition that affects approximately 2.8% of the U.S. population. A manic episode is a period of abnormally elevated, expansive, or irritable mood, energy, and activity that lasts for at least one week. During a manic episode, individuals may experience feelings of grandiosity, impulsivity,

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Anxiety, Depression, Wellness

Why It’s Okay to Not Feel Excited About Your Birthday

Birthdays are supposed to be a day of excitement, surrounded by balloons, cake, and presents, but what if the thought of it leaves you feeling indifferent or even anxious? The truth is, it’s okay to not feel excited about your birthday. Society has set such high social expectations around this day that many people feel

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Wellness

Telling Your Parents You Think You Need Therapy

Mental health is a crucial aspect of our overall well-being. It affects how we think, feel, and behave. However, talking about mental health can be difficult, and admitting that you might need therapy can be even harder. It can be especially challenging to bring up the subject with your parents. After all, they may have

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Anxiety, College/Students, Depression, Stress, Teens, Therapy

Why Honesty Is the Best Policy and How to Make It a Habit

Have you ever heard the saying “honesty is the best policy”? It’s a phrase that’s been ingrained in us since childhood, but what does it really mean? Honesty can often be a difficult trait to maintain, especially in a world where we are constantly trying to present the best version of ourselves. However, the benefits

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Wellness