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Month: October 2014

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How to cope when you hate your job

October 27, 2014

Unfortunately, whether it is due to the economy, just starting out in a field, or inability to find the right career, many people find themselves stuck in jobs they do not enjoy. It could be work you are not passionate about, a boss that holds you back, or uncaring co-workers that make the job unbearable. The bottom line is, it is tough to be in an environment you dislike for 40 hours a week. That is a…

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20 ways to leave your lover: Getting over a breakup

October 21, 2014

A breakup is one of the top 10 life events that causes the most stress. Whichever way you break up, the fallout can be emotionally devastating and psychologically draining, leaving you feeling dazed and confused. Love might be blind but a breakup can leave you feeling blindsided, not knowing which way to turn. Getting over a split, whoever or however it was initiated, takes time- but there are ways you can lighten the breakup burden. When a…

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5 Ways Your Relationship Gets Better After the Honeymoon Phase Ends

October 21, 2014

There is no denying that the first few months of an intimate relationship brings with it some of the most exhilarating and passionate feelings we experience in our lives. Many people describe these moments as passionate and fiery, as though “sparks” are flying between the two new lovers. Inevitably, however, the passionate excitement of this honeymoon period cools down with time. What was once experienced as burning desire for your loved one transforms into the slow burn…

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Is someone you care about depressed?

October 18, 2014

Have you ever felt that those closest to you don’t always understand you, or see what you are really feeling inside? Chances are they could be feeling the same. Familiarity can sometimes breed complacency and a lack of recognition when a loved one is suffering emotionally. While a close bond can create synchronicity and a symbiotic understanding of another person, it can also narrow the window of perspective, making it difficult to see beyond what you think…

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10 ways to manage sibling rivalry

October 16, 2014

One minute they are fighting like cats and dogs, the next they are the best of friends- squabbling siblings can put a crack in the happy family picture, turning parents into referees and family time into competitive chaos and causing divisive disputes. So, what to do? While sibling rivalry is all part of the natural process of growing up, adults can help smooth the way for their kids and create a harmonious environment in which each child…

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Men in therapy: A practical approach

October 7, 2014

Can you imagine your grandfather sitting down for some cathartic counseling? What about your dad talking about what’s troubling him? We are living in a world where men have been conditioned over generations to believe that a real man copes with his problems alone in a practical way; either that or he buries them deep within. In any case, he doesn’t talk about what’s troubling him or open up emotionally to himself, let alone a counselor. However,…

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