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This grounding technique helps Hillary Clinton stay calm in times of extreme stress
Considering how stressful it must be to run for president, it’s no wonder Hillary Clinton had a special technique to treat her anxiety. She revealed in an interview last week that she practices something called alternate-nostril breathing anytime the stress became too much. See here how Read More...
This is the best way to recover from failure, according to science
The notion of feeling failure’s pain in order to progress may sound counterintuitive to those who believe in shaking off failures, but new research suggests it's actually motivating to learn how bad it feels to fail. Here’s why embracing the sting of failure is the best way to learn from Read More...
Self-critical? Time to lighten up on yourself
Too much self-criticism can erode your self-esteem, causing you to become your worst enemy rather than your own best friend. Instead of trying to correct your behavior, you need to work on the way in which you critique yourself. Here’s how to calm those scolding voices in your Read More...
Study: Getting up every 30 minutes could help you live longer
Sitting in front of computers is an unavoidable, and unhealthy, part of modern life. The painful truth is that staying seated for long increments on a daily basis, makes your mortality rate go up. However, a new study suggests that if you take a movement break every 30 minutes, you can Read More...
11 famous failures that will inspire you to success
Nearly one in every three people say failure is their biggest fear, making it the top phobia in the U.S. Failing, of course, doesn’t sound pleasant, but it should be nothing to fear. Even the most successful people in the world have failed at some point in their lives. Need proof? Check out these Read More...
How to thrive in life, according to science
For centuries, the question of why human individuals react so differently to similar circumstances has preoccupied philosophers and psychologists alike. With a consensus yet to be researched, a sport and exercise scientist went through a plethora of different literature available on the concept of Read More...
7 ways to deal with coworkers you don’t like
You may be able to choose your friends in life, but it’s not always possible to choose your coworkers. And more often than not, you’ll come across some colleagues at work throughout your life that you just don’t work well with. Here’s how to preserve your sanity when working with colleagues Read More...
How to make a relationship last, according to science
What makes a relationship last? It’s a question people have been asking for centuries, and now a professor may have found the answer after analyzing more than 1,000 studies on relationships. Here’s a list of strategies for making relationships Read More...
4 things not to do when you feel anxiety
When people are overwrought by anxiety, they often try to make it go away, which doesn’t make it get any better. In fact, many of the common ways people react to anxiety have been shown to be unhelpful and can even make things worse. Here are 4 four things not to do when you feel anxiety, and one Read More...
How to renovate your home without getting ripped off
Renovating your own home can be a daunting task, especially when you have no previous experience with fixing up your living space. If you want to give your home new life while keeping your budget in check, follow these six simple Read More...