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Many people fall into the trap of sleeping in, and this is especially true on the weekends. The problem with sleeping too late is that it throws your circadian rhythm off balance. According to the National Institute of General Medical Sciences, this 24-hour cycle is your internal clock.It helps your body to function and run on a  schedule.

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One Tree Hill and Chicago P.D., becoming a professional multihyphenate along the way. The women are activists, entrepreneurs and advisors—and growing names in the angel-investing scene. And people have discounted their expertise and experience every step of the way.“Especially as an actor, I’m accustomed to being underestimated, and I find it to be incredibly humorous,” Bush says, a wry smirk tugging at her lips.

And if you want even more inspiration to make this a happy Wednesday then check out this post with motivational Wednesday quotes and this one filled with short, four word quotes.“May this Wednesday morning be the wonderful start of a blessed Wednesday for you and your loved ones.”“Good morning Wednesday! I hope you will bring me blessings in unexpected ways and some luck in what matters most to me.”“When one is thankful for the blessings in their life, they are choosing to attract more positivity and abundance.”Michael Austin Jacobs“May this Wednesday morning be a wonderful start to a day filled with love, kindness,  motivation to help others and to go after your goals and dreams.”“Lose an hour in the morning, and you will be all day hunting for it.”Richard Whately“If you just got up and feel a bit blue, happy Wednesday morning to you! Build a great day for yourself today!”“Morning is an important time of day, because how you spend your morning can often tell you what kind of day you are going to have.”Lemony Snicket“A blessed Wednesday morning to you! Let the sunlight warm your face this morning and remember that a good morning often sets the tone for your whole day.”“Good morning Wednesday, I am happy and grateful to wake up once more and see you!”“The truth is that someone somewhere is always dealing with something bigger, more tragic and more heart-wrenching than we are, and it takes a rude awakening for us to realize how blessed we truly are.”Paul Barratt“May this Wednesday morning bring you gratitude for what you have and motivation to move towards your small and big dreams.”“The secret of getting ahead is getting started.

What’s the difference between assertive and aggressive? ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT These two words get confused, but there’s a big difference between being assertive and being aggressive. Here’s a brief breakdown of both terms.When you stand up for yourself, you must be assertive rather than aggressive. You may know people who act aggressively at work or school.

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studies have shown that people prefer innocuous openings when strangers have conversations with them. This is especially true for people approaching with romantic intention, but it applies to everyone.Small talk subjects aren’t deep, but they’re safe. They’re an innocent, simple, quickly relatable way to initiate conversation in a non-threatening way.

overwhelmed by the big picture that they don’t see that it all starts with a tiny step. ADVERTISEMENT There is a compounding effect that small habits can make on your big goals. Since society has programmed your mind to have instant gratification, hacks, and quick fixes, it will take some real work.

I’ve been using Mind’s Side by Side online forum for a couple of years, and I usually go on every day. Side by Side is a safe and anonymous place for users to come together and chat about how we’re feeling or even our favourite movies. Sometimes it’s just for a few minutes, but other times I can be online chatting for a few hours.“On Side by Side I can be myself.

October 9, 2022As the youth mental health crisis escalates, so too does demand for mental health services. Supply simply can’t accommodate the new demand, so many children and teens with mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders are struggling to access care.More than half of neurodivergent youth have sought mental health care for the first time in the last few years, according to a recent ADDitude survey wherein 62% of caregivers said it was “difficult” or “very difficult” to access mental health care due to challenges such as prohibitive wait times, scheduling conflicts, and lack of accessibility.Two-thirds of children with ADHD are currently receiving mental health care, according to the 1,187 caregivers who completed the ADDitude survey in August and September.

October 8, 2022The social isolation of the pandemic predictably led to rampant feelings of loneliness, despair, and apathy among adolescents in the prime of their social-skills development, and the troubling effects of shuttered schools and canceled activities continue to linger.In a new ADDitude survey of 1,187 caregivers, half said their adolescent’s “friendships and/or other relationships have deteriorated” over the last two to three years, and that their child continues to be unmotivated to participate in sports, clubs, or other activities — even now that a relatively normal school year is underway. The pandemic’s stark and sudden interruption of kids’ social development has cast a long shadow, especially for those with ADHD who may already struggle to make and keep friends.For many who graduated from high school at the peak of the pandemic, memories of their final years sting.

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“When we fail to set boundaries and hold people accountable, we feel used and mistreated.” ~Brené Brown

Amelia Earhart waiting in line for her dream to fly a plane. She was the first woman to be brave enough to fly a plane across the Atlantic Ocean. ADVERTISEMENT What about Jane Goodall, the brilliant scientist and expert on chimpanzees? She used her love of nature and animals to do groundbreaking work.

emotional and physical needs? There are many theories on why this happens, but many counselors believe it’s all about science.Could there be a scientific reason why a person cheats? First, you must realize that there are many unfaithful levels, and each person has philosophies on what is considered cheating. Some folks believe that if you talk or text someone without the other person knowing, it’s dishonest, while others feel there needs to be some physical activity to be classified as a cheater.

inner voice or gut feeling. Nobody knows how your intuitive ability works. ADVERTISEMENT In an article in the Association for Psychological Science, Dr.

“You only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough.” —Mae WestThis morning a close neighborhood friend, Alison, passed away far too early. While Angel and I have spent most of the day grieving, I’ve also spent this past hour thinking about the fact that our lives are often much shorter than we expect, and that we need to do some pretty darn hard things to maximize our very limited time. Alison strongly believed in doing the hard yet necessary things in life—we talked about this topic on several occasions, and she never backed down from a challenge.

October 6, 2022 The mental health of adults with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) garners a passing grade — but barely. In an exclusive ADDitude survey, 1,542 adults assigned their mental health status a rating of 2.27 out of 4 — a C-minus average.

October 7, 2022Mood swings. Sleep disturbances. Deteriorating relationships.

Whether you opt to buy or rent, moving into a property with your partner can be both exciting and scary. Once you have the keys, you may want to think about how you can decorate this new and exciting space. 

I was 47 when I had a major mental health episode connected to my schizophrenia. I went to hospital for nearly four months and when I came out I was referred to my local Mind.I went along and spoke to lots of helpful people, who told me I could take part in art therapy and creative writing sessions and photography. I started to look forward to going, especially on Thursdays when they made good food after my creative writing class.

second-guessing is familiar – it simply means criticizing specific actions after they have happened. Therefore, second-guessing yourself implies criticizing and doubting yourself, your abilities, strengths, and decisions.It seems like a small obstacle in your decision-making process, but scientists would argue it is much deeper than that.

As you may know, dementia is a syndrome that causes a deterioration of cognitive function beyond what is expected from the typical consequences of aging.

negative mindset, you’re admitting defeat before you ever attempt anything. The sad part is that if you don’t watch what you say and how you live, your negative thought processes and actions can rub off your children and those around you.Do you know how damaging using negative self-talk is to your psyche? Not only does cynical speech lower your self-confidence, but it can ruin your productivity. What would you say if you heard someone else declaring these negative things to themselves? ADVERTISEMENT No doubt, you would correct them right away for the negative self-talk and offer encouragement.

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judgment and ruin your perception, expand your mind and understand that these “typings” aren’t necessarily true. ADVERTISEMENT Studies show that if you form a specific opinion or impression of someone from the get-go, it is tough to change it later, no matter how much evidence proves you wrong. To avoid having to undergo the complex process of unlearning these impressions, you can prevent the circumstance entirely by intentionally keeping your mind open.People aren’t exactly simple beings.

Bringing awareness to different diseases seems to be a big part of the “community spirit” within the chronic illness and disability communities. My social media is filled with awareness posts all the time as I follow people with all kinds of different illnesses, all of which have their own special months. September is Childhood Cancer Awareness month and October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Both of these are difficult for me, but October is hardest because breast cancer has been such a big part of my life lately.

You can either learn to master time management or have time master you. The choice is yours.

Can achievement motivation really help you? What even is it?

normal part of life. For example, when you worry or overthink, that’s probably because you feel anxious. To be more concise, anxiety is an emotion that appears when you feel tense and have worried thoughts.

Have you ever met someone at a bar or a cafe and exchanged numbers, and grabbed drinks? Dating is no longer as simple as it used to be. Dating trends are changing and expanding opportunities for meeting new people.

Ever since the dawn of civilization humans played games, for score, glory, or gambling. Gambling is a very popular hobby that has been around for over 5000 years. Since the dawn of the internet, gambling has become more popular than ever because of the new easier ways people can access the games. Online casinos and […]

For anyone with diabetes, it is normal to feel overwhelmed. Having this condition means needing to check your blood sugar often, remembering to take your medicine, making healthier food choices, and more. 

Ellis says being vegan helps her keep on track with nutrition goals while also giving her more energy for workouts. She also prioritizes plant proteins in order to gain muscle and aid in recovery.She says that many people don’t realize that going vegan doesn’t automatically increase your energy. It all depends on the quantity and quality of the foods you eat.

trust issues, that’s probably because they have gone through some traumatic events in the past. If your exes were abusive or lied and cheated on you, it’s normal to have some issues trusting again. But these trust issues can also come from childhood trauma.

Medicare consists of four parts, each serving a different purpose. Here is a brief overview of each part and its basic features:

psychologists found about pettiness is that it’s tightly correlated to culture.Research finds that people tend to be pettier on average in stricter cultures than in looser cultures. For example, in places like Finland, people tend to complain less about unimportant things, such as having to drive behind a slow car. But that doesn’t mean that the level of pettiness isn’t also affected by other factors.

Blues music is a genre with deep roots in the African-American culture because it started as music for the soul. The early versions of blues were a combination of religious music and work songs that the African-Americans, who were treated unjustly by the system, used to voice their woes.

Worawa founder Hyllus Maris founded the college in 1983, she had a clear vision in mind. She aimed to teach young Indigenous people about their culture while also educating them for the future.Because of her well-rounded education, Sasha still feels strongly connected to her culture but remains excited about the future. Now, she “walks proudly in both worlds.” ADVERTISEMENT When Sasha’s grandfather Gali Yalkarriwuy Gurruwiwi learned of her graduation, he made the nearly 2,000-mile journey to Healesville.

Calm Down From Social Anxiety with These Foods (and What Foods to Avoid) Living with social anxiety can be tough. Frequent worry and fear of social interactions can make simple daily situations a true challenge. What should you do? What should you say? It can be hard to know.  And on top of all that, there’s the question of what to eat and drink.

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Calm Down From Social Anxiety with These Foods (and What Foods to Avoid) Living with social anxiety can be tough. Frequent worry and fear of social interactions can make simple daily situations a true challenge. What should you do? What should you say? It can be hard to know.  And on top of all that, there’s the question of what to eat and drink.

What’s so great about ADHD Awareness Month? Among other things, it gives us the chance to shout from the mountaintops that ADHD is real and that people with ADHD — of all ages, genders, races, and backgrounds — are not broken or defective. They are incredible and inspiring humans living in a sometimes broken and often unappreciative world that would be so much better off celebrating (not shaming) their differences.

Research shows that these unhealthy foods link to mental and physical health issues. Even with science backing the problems, the federal government still allows it to be in food.Petroleum products can cause cancer, behavior disorders, and other health concerns. Since the ingredient is in food that won’t decompose, it’s a sure sign that it makes for unsafe foods.Petroleum is an oil that runs your car, powers planes, and lubricates heavy machinery.

And if you want even more self-loving inspiration and motivation to restart your life in a healthy way then check out this post with quotes on toxic people and this one filled with effort in relationship quotes.“Fear of something is at the root of hate for others, and hate within will eventually destroy the hater.”George Washington Carver“People only throw shade on what's shining.”Genereux Philip“Honesty and integrity are the best revenge you can give to fake relatives.”Samuel Zulu“Letting go of toxic people in your life is a big step in loving yourself.”b“The strong-minded rise to the challenge of their goals and dreams. The weak-minded become haters.”Steve Maraboli“People who love themselves, don’t hurt other people.

“Loving ourselves through the process of owning our story is the bravest thing we’ll ever do.” ~Brené Brown

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It’s pretty obvious that every one of us wants to feel that oh-so-popular “high self-esteem”, right?It’s drilled in us since we’re little to feel confident, to feel good about ourselves, and to “know who we are!”We see books, websites, podcasts and posts all dedicated to self-esteem.Think about the most common advice you usually hear about how to get high self-esteem?1. Do something for someone else to feel good about yourself2.