Self Help

Encouraging People To Like You: The Golden Rule

If you want people to like you, make them feel good about themselves. This golden rule of friendship works …

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Survival Tips For The Highly Sensitive Person (HSP)

I’ve written about being a Highly Sensitive Person on this blog several times now, and each time I’m amazed by the intensity with which people …

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How To Raise Children Who Don’t Bully

Science Daily (May 1, 2011) — With all of the media attention on young people being tormented by bullies and cyberbullies, parents may wonder …

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Why Having A Purpose Is More Important Than Being Happy

The relentless pursuit of happiness may be doing us more harm than good. Some researchers say happiness as people usually think of it—the experience of …

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How To Deal With Children’s Temper Tantrums

Michael Potegal, Ph.D., a pediatric neuropsychologist at the University of Minnesota, in Minneapolis, has spent the latest part of his professional career studying tantrums and …

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Time To Quit? No Smoking Day 9th March 2011

Every January sees smokers make valiant attempts to give up tobacco, but often the stress of sticking to this date and other New Years resolutions …

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