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“The only thing we never get enough of is love; and the only thing we never give enough of is love.” – Henry Miller.

Trauma: How It Kills You [And How To Heal]

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you survived the event, now you'll survive the recovery Trauma how it kills and how to heal

Trauma is an unpleasant psycho-physical response following an event (or series of events) that was perceived as a threat to a person’s physical or psychological well-being and surpasses their ability to cope (handle or adjust to it).

Think of it like being bitten by a snake. The initial bite may sting for a split second, but that is not the killer. The venom, which takes minutes or even hours to slowly deteriorates the cells and organs is what kills. So also, a traumatic event may last a few seconds or minutes and be unpleasant on its own, but it is the effects of it over the months or years that slowly wreck the traumatized person (i.e. the person who experienced the traumatic event).

Separation Anxiety In Young Adults [And 3 Ways To Overcome It]

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Separation anxiety is a feeling of fear and emotional distress when a person is separated from a familiar or beloved individual, thing, or environment. 

Separation anxiety when left unchecked and challenged can become a disorder. That is, “Separation Anxiety Disorder” (SAD), which can affect or prevent an individual from carrying out their usual activities. Although commonly associated with babies and young children, it can also affect adults.

10 Ways To Develop Self-Awareness as a Young Adult [The Beginner’s Guide]

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As technology advances, the world prospers, and options become multiplied, many influential people have prescribed self-control and discipline as the key to long-term success and genuine happiness. However, few of them have highlighted that developing and maintaining self-control or discipline is impossible without sufficient self-awareness. 

What Do You Truly Deserve? [And How To Get It]

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Deserving or worthiness by its very nature is subjective. In reality, there is no such thing (aka. “Life is not fair”). The concept of deserving or being worthy was invented by individuals and society to make sense of the world and promote positive behavior. However, this idea of deservingness can sometimes lead to non-positive behavior. This piece aims to give you a more practical and useful perspective.

How Confirmation Bias Can Impact Your WorldView; And 4 Strategies To Overcome or Minimize it

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Confirmation bias traps your mind, skews your perception of the world, and leads you astray. Many people have such a disconnect from the truth that they only believe in things that conform to their biases. Because reality differs from what we think, such blind allegiance to biases can lead to a lot of needless and avoidable suffering, pain, and lack.