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Saying no is hard. These communication tips make it easy.

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Written by: Michelle Tillis Lederman, Big Think

• Give yourself permission to say "no" to things. Saying yes to everything is a fast way to burn out. • Learn to say no in a way that keeps the door of opportunity open: No should never be a one-word

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The Search for Authentic Love

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Written by: Sonja Grace

The Ongoing Search for Love

The quest for love is a fundamental aspect of human existence, transcending lifetimes. Instead of altering ourselves to attract love, embracing our true selves is essential. By exploring emotional wounds and prioritizing self-love, individuals can foster deeper connections and fulfill their soul's mission to love, ultimately evolving humanity through shared experiences of love.

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Parents Of Girls Are Less Likely To Stress Computer Skills

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Written by: Matt Swayne

Parents Of Girls Are Less Likely To Stress Computer SkillsWhile most first-year college students in a new study had positive feelings about computing and computer-related majors and jobs, gender and socioeconomic status seemed to play a role in whether parents shaped those perceptions.

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Bereaved Who Take Comfort In Digital Messages From Dead Loved Ones Live In Fear Of Losing Them

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Written by: Debra Bassett

Bereaved Who Take Comfort In Digital Messages From Dead Loved Ones Live In Fear Of Losing Them
The internet is changing how we converse with the dead. While the bereaved have traditionally visited graves or burial sites to talk to deceased loved ones, some are now turning to digital spaces to continue their bonds with the dead.

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Why We Succeed Or Fail With Help From Our Friends

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Written by: Melissa De Witte

Why We Succeed Or Fail With Help From Our Friends
To understand why people succeed or fail, look at their circle of friends. Like it or not, says economist Matthew Jackson, people’s fates are closely connected to their human networks.

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We Savor 7 Kinds Of Conversations Most

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Written by: Alexis Blue

We Savor 7 Kinds Of Conversations Most
We tend to savor certain specific types of meaningful conversations, according to new research.

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Why Our Relationship With Dick Pics Is Complicated

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Written by: Andrea Waling

Why Our Relationship With Dick Pics Is Complicated
Why do men send dick pics? Some research and popular commentary suggests it is for reasons of narcissism and over-confidence. Some men no doubt send them in the hopes of receiving a nude photo in kind, or because they genuinely believe that’s what women desire.

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We're All Learning: Seeking Progress, Not Perfection

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Written by: Maureen Healy

We're All Learning: Seeking Progress, Not Perfection
Children are learning how emotions work, what to do with the challenging ones and how to create helpful ones, and the power of paying attention to their bodies and feelings in becoming emotionally healthy.

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The Power of Listening and Observing

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Written by: Alan Seale

The Power of Listening and Observing

There is nothing wrong with setting goals, making plans, and then moving into action! Having a sense of direction and actively moving forward in that direction are essential if you want to make a meaningful difference in the world. However, telling life what it has to be and then doing whatever it takes to make that happen can significantly limit our possibilities. It can also lead to a lot of unnecessary pressure and stress.

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Identifying Your Family Myths and Seeking New Beliefs That Can Help Your Relationship

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Written by: James Creighton

Identifying Your Family Myths and Seeking New Beliefs That Can Help Your RelationshipCouples fight. Sometimes a little, sometimes a lot. Sometimes these fights provide comic relief. At other times they threaten the very survival of the relationship.

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Sacred Partnership: Letting Our Love Flow Into The World

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Written by: Linda & Charlie Bloom

Sacred Partnership: Letting Our Love Flow Into The World
Today, I am committed to spending every day that Charlie and I are together being kind, caring, considerate and loving. There has been enough pain, fear, and suffering. I am determined to see how much beauty and love I can create. And every day, I say a prayer of gratitude for having my life, my health, a devoted husband, my children, grandchildren, friends, and work that I love.

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Did We Evolve To Pick Our Phones Over Our Partners?

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Written by: Alexis Blue

Did We Evolve To Pick Our Phones Over Our Partners?
Our evolutionary history may explain why humans are so drawn to their smartphones, even when the devices take us out of the moment in our close relationships.

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Why Family Group Texts Cause Anxiety, And How To Escape Them

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Written by: Elisabeth Sherman

Why Family Group Texts Cause Anxiety, And How To Escape Them
I am not known for being especially easy to get hold of via text. I tend to keep my phone on silent as the high-pitched ping of an incoming message makes my cheeks flush with dread.

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Love Relies On Being Nice, Not Matching Personalities

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Written by: Kristen Parker

Love Relies On Being Nice, Not Matching Personalities
The key to relationship happiness could be as simple as finding someone nice.

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Fulfilling Relationships: You Make The Difference

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Written by: John Kehoe

Fulfilling Relationships: You Make The Difference
We all need friends, lovers, companions, people with whom we can share our joys, sorrows, fears, and successes. These interactions touch and nourish us at our deepest levels. Yet often we remain distant and detached from...

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Being On The Same Page: A Human Being Cannot Exist As An Island

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Written by: Teal Swan

Being On The Same Page: A Human Being Cannot Exist As An Island
The truth is that a human being cannot exist as an island. We cannot thrive alone. We don’t want to be excluded. The truth is, we desperately want to belong to each other. And the highest truth of all is that in a universe where oneness is the highest truth of all, there is nothing in this universe that we don’t belong with and there is nothing in existence that doesn’t belong with us.

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How Moms Get Bad Advice About Sex After Birth

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Written by: Joseph Paul

How Moms Get Bad Advice About Sex After Birth
Couples are getting the message that there’s a certain point at which they should start having sex again after having a baby, interviews show.

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Children's Voices and Hearts Need Our Listening Ear

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Written by: Sobonfu E.Somé

Children's Voices and Hearts Need A Listening Ear
In Africa, it is understood that children hold the knowledge and gifts that ensure the survival of the village and the tribe. In essence, the child is the king of the village. Children complete the community! When a child walks into...

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Giving Advice To Your Grown-up Children?

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Written by: Roberta Maisel

Giving Advice To Your Grown-up Children?
Giving advice is one of the points of greatest tension and conflict. But giving advice often makes matters worse. Your decision to advise or not to advise falls largely on your ability to keep your ego out of the proceedings.

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Can You Life-Hack Your Way To Love?

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Written by: Joseph Reagle

Can You Life-hack Your Way To Love?
There’s never been a shortage of dating advice from family, friends and self-help authors. Yet in the digital age, people are turning to nerdy hacker-types as guides.

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Self Care and Nurturing Practices for the New Year (and Beyond)

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Written by: Nancy Windheart

Self Care and Nurturing Practices for the New Year (and Beyond)
If you’re like me, you might be finding that you need a bit of a breather this month. It’s important to take time to rest, to let everything settle in, shake out, and shake down, and allow the inner and outer transformations that we have all experienced to take root deeply within our bodies, our psyches, and our souls.

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