Fairlady

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While some people with depression might be sad and tearful, that’s not true for everyone. Some might also feel agitation, irritation, anger, exhaustion or numbness. ‘Someone with depression could sleep for 12 hours, wake up and still feel tired. It’s

Psychologies

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I find the best way is to visualise her as an actual person. An old photograph can help. I imagine her doing the things she loves. I speak directly to her as if she is sitting in front of me. When talking to your inner child, use positive words and p

Women's Health Australia

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It’s not often I find myself hugging a stranger. But on a quiet Thursday night in an empty office space, here I am. The evening begins like most social get-togethers. Small talk around a generous charcuterie spread. Games and debates, laughter and wi

Womankind

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How do you wish to age? “Oh, I wish to age uncontrollably,” you answer. Indeed, we all should wish to age uncontrollably - but sadly, most people do their darnedest to do the opposite. You see it in older people. Tea at 10am; lunch with friends; the

Psychologies

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ONE NIGHT, ABOUT TWO YEARS AGO, I couldn’t sleep. There was a storm raging outside – the likes of which I had never experienced. I took my duvet downstairs and curled up with my dog and a copy of Extinction Rebellion’s manifesto, as I tried to drown

AdNews

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Client: TAL Insurance Agency: BMF When research told TAL that 75% of working-age Australians believed life insurance was nothing more than “a lump sum paid out upon death”, but 62% of its paid claims were for living benefits, the conversation needed

Good Health

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What do you think is important to guests when they go on retreat? A Guests book a retreat for a variety of different reasons. What the majority have in common is that they spend so much of their time taking care of everybody else’s needs that they

Psychologies

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Showcasing the work of the world’s leading nature photographers, the breathtaking new book The Life And Love Of The Forest is a visual tour of our most remarkable woodlands. Author Lewis Blackwell, former creative head of Getty Images, includes essay

Cosmopolitan India

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THE SLOW-DOWN MOVEMENT (IT COULD CHANGE YOUR LIFE!) Too busy to eat, too busy to meet grandma, too busy to finish that book gathering dust on the shelf… I’m not entirely sure how it came to be like this, but somewhere along the way, being ‘terribly b

Essentials South Africa

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Are you guilty of chronic busyness? Women have a tendency to multitask, making it so easy to get caught up in frantic day-to-day life that you forget to, well... live, really. Here’s how to calm the stress-inducing clutter in your head and feel happi

Good

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Hands up all of you who know that believing in yourself more would mean you’d be happier, more confident, take more risks, achieve more and generally have a bigger life? I’m pretty sure that is all of you. We know that self-belief is the cornerstone

Woman

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If you and your partner are struggling to keep it together, Neil offers these tips to resolve relationship issues: ✱ Communicate Get out all issues from the past and try to resolve them, otherwise they will lock you in a bad place. ✱ Express your fe

Home & Design Trends

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FOR everything that you desire, you have the choice to focus on the thing itself or the lack of it. Similarly, in a difficult situation, you may choose to focus on finding the solution or the lack of it and how that seems to be stressing you out. You

Rugby World

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RUGBY HAS always been my coping mechanism. The benefits as a sport are widely documented. It also offers escapism from one’s troubles. As a teen I could flick on Super 12 reruns and watch Christian Cullen, John Eales and Bobby Skinstad for hours; I w

Men's Fitness UK

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“We’re based in the beautiful Brecon Beacons in South Wales and the concept is simple: to allow men to make a commitment to themselves once a month. It’s simply about taking time out from life by getting outdoors, having a walk and a talk, while gett

Your Horse

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To begin, work with your horse in an area that’s familiar to him, and where he feels safe and relaxed. Have some rewards in your pocket or a treat bag. Use low-value treats such as hay or plain chaff — you want your horse to be interested but not so

Futurity

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Talking with strangers may be good for our well-being, Nicholas Epley argues. “People out in their daily lives aren’t social enough for their own well-being,” says Epley, a professor at the Booth School of Business at the University of Chicago. “They

Pick Me Up

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The year of 2019 was extremely hard for two North East mothers. Ashleigh lost her beautiful girl Jess at two years old, and Ria lost her fighter Leo at just 13 days old. Both mums want to honour their children’s memories by putting care packages in t

Fairlady

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Risking life and limb (read: reputation) to get your point across won’t work – at least, not now, while you’re in a muddle. Best bet? Pull back for a spell, as much as that irks, and watch. Waiting periods are superb for a little reflection and to ta

that's life

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If you are feeling a bit down and looking for a pick me up, may I gently suggest you head to Page 58 and read our story about the amazing group of eight centenarians who live in the same nursing home. The eldest, Beatrice ‘Biddy’ Abrahams, was born i

Shooting Times & Country

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We have had a busy few weeks with competitions, the Game Fair and training sessions. We enjoyed some success, with Briar achieving an award in every test this summer. Nala has had a couple of awards in open tests and won the junior scurry on the fina

Woman

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1 Flush away worries. ‘Write negative thoughts down on loo paper and send them down the toilet.’ 2 Meet up with your favourite people. ‘Strong social connections help to build resilience.’ 3 Anchor positive feelings. ‘Attach a wonderful memory to a

Diabetic Living Australia

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1 Use calm, matter-of-fact language to explain things. “And, if they ask questions, answer them as honestly as you can,” says Dr Brennan. “Brushing them off will make this subject seem like a scary thing to avoid, which only causes anxiety.” It’s als

Woman & Home

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With the world evolving as quickly as it is today, it’s become more feasible to make a life change – big or small – without upsetting the status quo. Where once you were destined to stay in the same job, the same town, with the same partner and the

WHO

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When the toilet paper aisles were first stripped bare all over the country, it left a lot of Aussies scratching their heads. Yes, the coronavirus pandemic was looming – and it has since arrived – but given that COVID-19 is closer to the flu than a ga

Mother & Baby India

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• Evaluate your priorities. Do you want to prove yourself right or do you want to do good for your children? • Learn to recognise your stress triggers, before they lead to an explosion. That way if you find yourself losing control, you can bring your

Inside Out

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“My renovation allowed me to look through the lens that my clients have to use, and provided more insight into how emotionally engaged clients can become when building or renovating their homes. It’s helped me to be more empathetic and, on a personal

NZ Rugby World

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“We had a genuine belief that we could win the Meads Cup based on our 2017 results. Had a great team spirit, halfback Ben Bonnar really helped create a culture where fun was a huge part of everything we did. Alcohol was just an optional extra. “This

Money Magazine

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In January and February, Relationships Australia partnered with the Australian National University for a survey about people’s feelings towards their neighbours and neighbourhoods. It was held in advance of Neighbour Day 2020 (March 29). From more th

WHO

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When it comes to choosing the text for your bibliography journey, McLaine says you should think of the outcome you want to achieve. Her podcast has a range of episodes that are tailored to different moods, whether your goal is seeking harmony, lettin