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Expressive Therapy: How Creating Artwork Can Help You Heal Mental Illness
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Expressive Therapy: How Creating Artwork Can Help You Heal Mental Illness

By Guest Author| 2018-07-17T14:29:42+00:00 July 17th, 2018|Categories: Brain Power, Psychology & Mental Health, Self-Improvement|Tags: arts, creativity, lateral thinking, mental health, relaxation, self-confidence, stress|

Expressive therapy is creating art for the sake of expressing oneself rather than focusing on the final result. It has numerous mental health benefits and is widely used in psychotherapy. People all over the world enjoy creating artwork as it is a very inspiring and relaxing activity. It gives them a chance to create new [...]

14 Signs of Stress and Non-Obvious Psychological Causes of It
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14 Signs of Stress and Non-Obvious Psychological Causes of It

By Sherrie| 2018-07-14T13:37:27+00:00 July 14th, 2018|Categories: Personal Development, Psychology & Mental Health|Tags: anxiety, behavior, emotions, stress|

There are signs of stress you may not have thought of before. Stress doesn’t just come from some horrible traumatic event. Unfortunately, there are many things which can cause stress, some imagined and some real. There are common stressors and even situations that call for the fight or flight action, which is considered fairly [...]

How to Trigger Brain Stimulation with These 8 Everyday Activities
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How to Trigger Brain Stimulation with These 8 Everyday Activities

By Kirstie Pursey| 2018-07-12T21:07:34+00:00 July 12th, 2018|Categories: Brain Power, Human Brain, Self-Improvement|Tags: concentration, creativity, exercise, intelligence, learning, meditation, memory, mental health, nutrition, sleep, stress|

It is important to keep our brains healthy, so try the following everyday activities to trigger brain stimulation, improve cognitive abilities and reduce cognitive decline. We rely on our brains for everything, yet we often don't think about taking care of them. Luckily, it is quite easy to look after our brains. Most of the [...]

Teen Angst: 7 Signs Your Teen Is Suffering and How to Help Them
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Teen Angst: 7 Signs Your Teen Is Suffering and How to Help Them

By Sherrie| 2018-07-11T13:40:49+00:00 July 11th, 2018|Categories: Personal Development, Personality, Psychology & Mental Health|Tags: behavior, childhood, family, mental health, parenting, teenager|

Teenagers seem rude, lazy, and just plain strange, don’t they? Well, it’s not really their fault. You’re simply witnessing teen angst at work. There’s a creature, clad in dark hoodie, which makes odd groans and speaks in alien languages. No, it’s not a monster, it’s only a teenager suffering from angst. Teen angst turns a [...]

What Is a Meaningful Life According to Different MBTI Personality Types?
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What Is a Meaningful Life According to Different MBTI Personality Types?

By Janey D.| 2018-07-10T14:56:51+00:00 July 10th, 2018|Categories: Personality, Self-Knowledge & Personality Tests|Tags: behavior, creativity, emotions, empathy, goals, learning, life purpose, Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, personality, relationships, work|

What is your definition of a meaningful life? Do you value family and loved ones? Is financial security important? Or is your work your passion? Many renowned philosophers and psychologists believe that a happy life is closely related to a meaningful life. However, to pursue happiness alone isn’t the key to living a meaningful [...]

6 Signs of Unhealthy Safety Seeking That Reveal Avoidance and Anxiety
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6 Signs of Unhealthy Safety Seeking That Reveal Avoidance and Anxiety

By Sherrie| 2018-07-08T15:10:45+00:00 July 8th, 2018|Categories: Personal Development, Psychology & Mental Health, Self-Knowledge & Personality Tests|Tags: anxiety, behavior, communication, habit, mental health, relationships|

People who suffer from mental illness turn to safety seeking measures. Those with anxiety even hide for days at a time to avoid interaction with others. I am in my safe place again and for now, I feel better. Unfortunately, my escape is not healthy. I know this, but it’s taking quite a bit of [...]

10 Ways to Use the Holistic Approach to Deal with Anxiety and Depression
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10 Ways to Use the Holistic Approach to Deal with Anxiety and Depression

By Sherrie| 2018-07-05T13:42:05+00:00 July 6th, 2018|Categories: Personal Development, Psychology & Mental Health, Self-Improvement|Tags: animals, exercise, mental health, mind-body connection, nature, nutrition|

While there are many suggestions for dealing with anxiety and depression, there’s still a disconnect. Maybe a holistic approach to these mental impairments could bridge the gap. Every day, I learn a new way to deal with my multiple mental illnesses. I use meditation, essential oils, and even therapy. No matter how many tools I [...]

50 Fun Creativity Exercises to Boost the Power of Your Creative Mind
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50 Fun Creativity Exercises to Boost the Power of Your Creative Mind

By Kirstie Pursey| 2018-07-05T13:03:19+00:00 July 5th, 2018|Categories: Brain Power, Self-Improvement|Tags: arts, books, creativity, imagination, learning, movies, music, relationships|

Creativity can help us improve all areas of our lives. If your creativity is a bit rusty, try one of these creativity exercises to fire up your imagination. Creativity exercises can get you in the mood to take your creativity further. You might want to come up with some creative ideas to bring to work, to [...]