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September 13, 2016 Linda-Ann Stewart

Psychologists Reveal One Of The Best Ways To Boost Your Mood
Research has found that altruism or being kind can improve your mood better than doing things for yourself. There are other benefits to these acts, as well. Read the article for a deeper understanding of how focusing beyond yourself is better for you mentally and physically.

10 Surprising Facts About Rejection
Research finds that rejection affects more than just your feelings. It also impacts your reason, intelligence, brain and more. This article has some interesting facts about how rejection and how it can be eased.

Frequent Complaining Can Badly Affect Your Brain, Here’s Why
Are you stuck in a cycle of negativity? If so, you’ve trained your brain to keep you there. But there is a way you can get out of it. This article goes into how and why you get stuck, and what to do to change it.

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September 7, 2016 Linda-Ann Stewart

Science Explains How Writing Down Tiny Achievements Every Day Changes Our Brains
Recent research shows that when you feel like you make progress, then you’re more likely to be creative, productive and increase your confidence. And it’s not just progress on goals, but small events that happen every day. Discover how to become more aware of your progress and how it affects you.

What to Do When You Are Your Own Worst Critic
There is something in your human nature that makes you very self-critical of yourself. It’s one of the greatest challenges you need to overcome to be successful. This article shares three techniques to quiet your inner critic down.

Self-Criticism or Self-Compassion?
Researchers say that the inner critic doesn’t really help you and can be destructive. Neuroscientists suggest that it affects the brain in negative ways. Learn three ways to be more positive about yourself so you can increase your motivation and resilience.

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August 24, 2016 Linda-Ann Stewart

Stopping ‘Should’ Shaming — Ending the Self-Imposed Guilt Game
Unless you are already aware of the damage it causes, you probably say “should” at least a few times a day. When you say this word, it indicates that you aren’t doing what you would benefit from, or you’re not committed to a decision. This brings on guilt and self-reproach, which don’t help the situation. Here are 3 steps to take to stop “shoulding” on yourself and feeling better.

Science Says Silence Is Much More Important To Our Brains Than We Think
Research is finding that silence can actually help your brain in many different ways. It can grow more brain cells and improve your memory and learning. Silence helps your brain to process and integrate information. Of course, it also relieves stress and tension. Read this article to find other ways that silence helps your brain.

10 Must Watch Ted Talks on Positive Emotions
Barbara Fredrickson, the developer of Broaden and Build Theory, introduced the idea that the more positive emotions we experience sends us into an upward spiral where happiness and well being dwell. Her research into the dynamics and benefits of positive emotions focuses primarily on the 10 most common positive emotions. This article focuses on TED talks which offer some insight into these different positive emotions.

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July 22, 2016 Linda-Ann Stewart

11 Ways to Improve Your Relationship With Yourself
Your relationship with yourself is the most important one in your world, because it’s the one consistent one you have. The rest of your world and experience is perceived through and is a reflection of that single relationship. To have a better life, improve your primary relationship. Here are 11 ways to do it.

Different Views of Forgiveness
People who are able to forgive their offenders have less anxiety and depression and more positive emotions. However, forgiveness doesn’t mean that you absolve the offender of their responsibility or forget the offense. Forgiveness is for your health and wellbeing. It frees you from the past.

If You Want To Focus More, Never Try Harder, Science Says
Often when you try to focus on a task or avoid temptation you try to use your willpower. However, a study has shown that the harder you try the more you end up exhausted. But willpower is like a muscle, it can be exercised and become stronger. This article gives a tip on how to strengthen your willpower so that you can accomplish your goals.

~ Linda-Ann Stewart

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July 15, 2016 Linda-Ann Stewart

10 Things You Need To Stop Doing If You Want To Be Successful
What does success mean to you? No matter what that is, there are going to be bumps in the road. But you have the ability to overcome them, no matter what they are. Here are a few of the most common blocks and how to handle them.

How to Plan Your Week for Maximum Impact
How can you keep your attention on the important things and avoid distractions? This article describes a handy way of doing that. It’s a technique that can keep you focused, increase your focus and decrease your stress.

30 Red Flags of Manipulative People
When you’re dealing with a toxic person, whether you’re aware of it or not, you have to recognize their behaviors. But you also have to monitor your reactions, because they’ll give you warning before you’ll consciously notice the manipulative actions of the other person. This article is geared to romantic relationships, but it also can describe acquantances and friends.

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July 7, 2016 Linda-Ann Stewart

7 Habits That May Actually Change The Brain, According To Science
The brain you have is the only one you’re going to get. For it to work at peak efficiency, there are some things you can do to help it. These are a combination of physical and mental actions you can take to optimize your brain function.

Just knowing you might have to answer a work email at night can wreak havoc on your mind and body
Never being able to really be away from work can have serious consequences for your mental and physical well being. And it doesn’t matter whether you actually have to do anything or not. Just the threat of it can impact you. This article offers a strategy to help you cope.

9 Things You Need To Stop Doing If You Want To Be Successful
Successful people state that having the right attitude and mindset is an important key for success. As pivotal mindset is, there are some things that could prevent success for you. This article contains guidelines to help you along your road to success.

~ Linda-Ann Stewart

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June 22, 2016 Linda-Ann Stewart

The Right Dose of Exercise for a Longer Life
Two recent studies suggest that the right amount of exercise for a long life is less than you might expect. Any amount of exercise is better than none. Exercise is known to reduce risks for many diseases and premature death. But it hasn’t come with precise dosing instructions. Now we have a better idea of how much is optimal.

Why you should stop talking to your car
Talking is basically human and we’re wired for it. But recent studies find that verbally interacting with your car is distracting. This article describes the three reasons why talking to your car interferes with your ability to drive safely.

15 Things Introverts Do Best
About 50% of the population identifies as introvert. Introverts are misunderstood in a society geared to extroverts. Extroverts tend to take center stage, while the introverts prefer to work from behind the scenes. This article highlights some of the strengths that introverts bring to the party.

~ Linda-Ann Stewart

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June 9, 2016 Linda-Ann Stewart

How to Motivate Yourself to Do Virtually Anything
Whatever you want to achieve, you have to remain motivated even through boredom and setbacks. Your motivation depends on how well you persist and how easily you procrastinate. Learn about 3 aspects and 19 tips for motivation.

Scientists just discovered a key reason why ‘jerks’ often succeed at work
You might assume that unlikable people are successful because they’re smarter and more creative. That they’re better at coming up with original ideas than their more affable peers. Read about the research that indicates this assumption is wrong.

Doctors Explain How Hiking Actually Changes Our Brains
Many people often find themselves consumed by negative thoughts which which can lead to depression and anxiety. A recent study found that spending time in nature decreases these obsessive, negative thoughts, increases creativity, improves ADHD and many other benefits.

~ Linda-Ann Stewart