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How Your Environment Affects Your Emotions

November 20, 2021

If you think that your environment and your emotions are two entirely separate things — think again! It turns out that there are profound and intimate links between them, and one is not always separable from the other. Living in a dirty, messy home, for instance, has been shown to be damaging to mental health. It creates chaos and clutter

Mentally Preparing For A Major Life Change

November 19, 2021

From leaving school to experiencing the death of a loved one, we all go through big changes in our life — whether we want to or not. Often, we have no choice but to adapt to these changes. However, while we may go through the motions — many of us can take a while to mentally adapt. By mentally preparing yourself beforehand, big life

Best Sleeping Positions For Lower Back Pain

November 18, 2021

It is simply amazing to hear just how many people have to deal with chronic back pain. According to the American Chiropractic Association, approximately 31 million people in the U.S. are dealing with pain issues in their backs. The fact is your body does break down as we age. People start to experience things like degeneration of

It’s Alive! What Sentient Networks Tell Us About Human Consciousness

November 14, 2021

Despite the advances of neuroscience, we’re no closer to understanding how the physical brain generates consciousness than we ever were. What if it’s actually a far simpler mechanism than we imagined, and even more intriguing, what if we already have a model for it? Drill right down and a brain is comprised of a huge number of

How You Can Help Veterans Every Day

November 11, 2021

As the nation celebrates our 17 million living veterans, it is also important to know that the number of these heroes who are ending their own lives prematurely is rising. In the general population, suicide is the 10th most common cause of death, but among veterans with PTSD, it’s fourth. Among veterans younger than

Getting Your Life Back After A Head Injury

November 2, 2021

Your head is arguably the most important part of your body. Containing your brain, this part of you is responsible for controlling not only your thoughts but also your actions. Your body does a very good job of protecting your brain, and it takes quite a lot to damage this vital organ. Head injuries are more common than many people think

4 Effective Negotiation Strategies To Be Aware Of

November 1, 2021

Having effective negotiation strategies will help your business grow. Negotiation is not just about your own needs, but also your counterpart’s in the negotiation as well. To negotiate well, you must have answers for these questions: What would be the best and worst deals for my business? What does my counterpart want from

Is It Wise To Invest In Medical Equipment?

October 30, 2021

When it comes to obtaining medical equipment, you typically have two options you can choose from: you can buy equipment directly from a provider — paying for it in full — and own it outright. Alternatively, you can decide to acquire the medical equipment you need from a lease provider. Today, there are a lot of lease businesses that

7 Things You Should Know About Your Attention During COVID-19

October 26, 2021

A lot of us may reflect on recent years with mixed emotions, as some of the deepest-rooted problems in our own society came to light for a number of reasons. A pandemic prompted a number of crises for both the economy and just about everything we thought we knew about ourselves.

Indispensable Tools For Managers and Human Resources Professionals

October 20, 2021

Being a human resources professional or manager in 2021 is not an easy job. This is a time when there is a surplus of degree holders competing against each other for a very scarce number of vacancies. People who have done their career-oriented courses are unemployed and hunting for jobs out there. In such a situation, it becomes

The Need for More Mental Health Resources Across The Globe

October 10, 2021

At some point in their lives, most people have either suffered from depression or seen someone close to them suffer. Because it is such a personal issue, most people think of depression on a personal level. It is important to realize that depression is actually a global problem. It is the leading cause of disability

How Far Have We Come In Treating PTSD?

October 10, 2021

Post-traumatic stress disorder manifests as strong, disturbing thoughts and feelings related to the event that continues long after. An individual with PTSD may experience several emotions, including anger, fear, and sadness. Relieving the events through flashbacks or nightmares is also common.

Goal Setting And Positive Behavior During The COVID-19 Pandemic

October 8, 2021

As we navigate the COVID-19 pandemic with new mandates for social distancing, isolation, quarantine, home office, and testing, we are challenged to preserve and nurture our mental health through it all. Psychologists, psychotherapists, life coaches, and anyone professionally involved with optimizing how we

Caring For Your Hands And Feet As You Get Older

October 7, 2021

While we might focus on those new fine lines on our face, the new backaches, and the changes to our hearing and sight, how often do we talk about the ways in which our hands and feet can change? If you’ve been noticing they need a little more care lately, here are some of the reasons why and just what you can do about them.

5 Ways To Increase Your Motivation

October 6, 2021

Motivation pushes you to perform certain behaviors to achieve results. But what exactly is motivation, and how can you give yours a boost? Motivation is based on reward prediction and value-based decision-making. It is your brain’s way of pushing you to perform certain behaviors

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