NPR

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This week on Hidden Brain's radio show, we tackle a big topic: power. From our conflicted feelings toward the powerful, to the ways we gain and lose power ourselves, and how power can corrupt.

Earth Garden

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Meleah Bowles & Elise Rikard Published by Murdoch Books 160 pages black & white paperback $29.99 in GST Recently my 16 year old daughter lost her phone. Just an object, but the ramifications were huge. She was so distressed and difficult to deal wi

The Saturday Evening Post

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In 1920, Post editors accused New York City of being a negative influence on the rest of the country New York sets the styles for the country, and on the whole sets them badly. Through New York, we have imported not only the alien ideals of the Europ

Cosmopolitan India

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Women have always been multi-taskers. From taking care of the family and being ‘home-makers’ and providers in every sense of the words, to excelling on the work front—there’s nothing a woman takes on herself and doesn’t win at! A 2013 study in BMC Ps

Weekend Argus Saturday

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MANY people have been anxious and sad because of the coronavirus pandemic. Some psychology experts say there’s a solution for that: kindness. That’s because research shows that being kind can make us feel better physically and emotionally. It can als

Womankind

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Along a lone path in a woodland in rural Canada, you notice a bear in the far distance standing outside a cottage surrounded by wildflowers. Suddenly the door of the cottage flings open and out hops a girl singing gaily before conversing with the bea

Cycling Weekly

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Sports psychologist Dr Victor Thompson’s tips on how to return to racing with a winning mindset Temper your expectations: Racing may begin sooner, later, or not at all. Don’t put undue pressure on yourself. Don’t compare yourself to others: Experienc

Good

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The start of a new year is often associated with setting goals for change. However, sometimes this can take on a negative tone. Perhaps your goals rollover from year to year without being achieved, or reflect aspects of yourself you’re deeply critica

Working Mother

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Organizing a company party can be stressful but it will be worth it at the end. Pexels The perfect company party is an excellent way to bring your employees together. However, planning and hosting a good company party is no easy task. You don’t want

Popular Science

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Playful behavior can help a species survive. Adult bonobos, for example, seem to make silly faces as a way of reducing tension with potential mates. Similarly, male polar bears sometimes fake-fight, which may help them to gauge the limits of their ow

NPR

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Research shows that keeping your head in the clouds can prevent you from reaching the stars.

NPR

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Negative thinking can keep you from making social connections. Here's advice from psychologists about how to overcome the sneaky voice in your head that holds you back.

TRAIL

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BOOK | DIGITAL I don't know about you, but before an event, be it a planned fast parkrun or a trail race, I do not sleep the night before, and a nervous feeling in my stomach rises as I drive to the event. The Brave Athlete was an incredibly interest

NPR

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Long ridiculed for her unusual name, Marijuana Pepsi Vandyck recently turned her hardship into success. After studying perceptions around "black names" in white classrooms, she completed her Ph.D.

You South Africa

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Kids in this age group are able to express their feelings, but may need help understanding that all emotions are acceptable, even scary ones, says clinical psychologist Lisa Saville Young. Make quality time for your child so you can pay attention wit

CQ Amateur Radio

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Energy Harvesting … The following letter was directed to “Math’s Notes” editor Irwin Math, WA2NDM: Hi Irwin, I look forward to your column in CQ each month to see the new, innovative ideas you present. From many of your articles I have the feeling th

Good Health Choices Magazine NZ

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Relaxing on the couch, eating your dinner from a bowl and watching a few episodes of your favourite TV show can be just what you need to help you unwind after a long day, or a way to spend time with your partner and family. But if every night is spen

The European Business Review

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Dr. Alexandra Dobra-Kiel is Assistant Manager in Deloitte focussing on corporate strategy and behavioural analytics and a Guest Lecturer at Warwick Business School. She obtained her PhD from the University of Warwick and her MPhil from the University

NPR

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This week on Hidden Brain's radio show, we tackled a big topic: power. From our conflicted feelings toward the powerful, to the ways we gain and lose power ourselves, and how power really can corrupt.

Essentials South Africa

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Grief counsellor Donna Lancaster shares her advice. ✱ FEEL ‘Don’t use distraction tactics like comfort eating or drinking to ignore your feelings – they may provide short-term relief, but they can actually delay the healing process.’ ✱ EXPRESS ‘Exte

The European Business Review

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1. Chatterjee, A. & Hambrick, D.C. (2007). It’s all about me: Narcissistic Chief Executive Officers and their effects on company strategy and performance. Administrative Science Quarterly, 52(3): 351-386. 2. “European Businesses are Acting on Renewab

Writing Magazine

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If you write for younger children, a new study by the University of Texas and Vanderbilt University, published by Frontiers in Psychology, has some pointers to make your work more appealing. Researchers Margaret Shavlik, Jessie Raye Bauer and Amy E B

Clay Shooting

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The competition season for me has well and truly come to an end. This month, I’ve spent some time looking back at past events, and also forward, to how I can make next year even better. I seem to have totally settled into my new gun, the Krieghoff th

Ideas

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My early years of using the parking garage allocated to the management team still make me laugh. The competition to park your car first and be the last one to drive out was unbelievable. As a mother who had to take my child to school in the morning a

Woman's Own

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1 BE HONEST WITH YOURSELF. We all lie to ourselves but hiding from the real reason behind our motives doesn’t help us change and develop into the person we want to be. 2 ASK TRUSTED SOURCES FOR INSIGHT. A best friend, a partner or even a therapist ca

WHO

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Doing your job from the comfort of your couch or home office has its benefits (all day PJs) but it can make it hard to switch off and be present in your home life when the working day is done. In his book The Third Space, Dr Adam Fraser explains some

Woman & Home

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Taken on too much? Look out for these clear warning signs that you’re at capacity. ✢ Poor concentration ✢ Procrastination or inability to complete a task ✢ Frequently coming down with a cold ✢ Body aches ✢ Headaches ✢ Feeling irritable or angry ✢ T

Working Mother

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Prioritize, get the work done and make your family life as much of a priority as your office life. And own it. I'm the 4th from the right, enjoying a hard-earned break in the Bahamas with my family. Courtesy of Annette M. Walker Not long ago, I overh

Games World of Puzzles

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May is such a lovely month. Sure, the kids are still in school, but the warm weather and festive events like Cinco de Mayo and the Kentucky Derby have everyone thinking of summer. If you’re already in a holiday mood, the May issue of GAMES WORLD OF P

Sofya Style Magazine

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It's no secret that the Queen Bee Youth Project loves Sunflowers. We delivered over 1500 seeds to the village of Markfield during lockdown to brighten everyone up & start a mass Sunflower growing competition. The girls love art sessions and our recen