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How to talk to a parent with dementia: 8 tips to improve communication

Learning how to talk to a parent with dementia takes both resilience and time. Dee Marques shares eight key strategies to help you deal with the

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Mindful listening: 6 ways to improve conversational skills

If you struggle to give your full attention to others when in conversation, mindful listening can help you improve your conversation skills. Dee

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How to help a grieving friend: 7 ways to be there

When a friend is grieving, it's not always easy to know what to say or do to try and help them. Paula Stephens shares seven suggestions on how you

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Older friends: 8 reasons why everyone should have at least one age-gap friendship

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As age gap friendships become increasingly common, Calvin Holbrook muses over the benefits older friends can bring to our lives and how they can bring happiness to different

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Recognizing and overcoming emotional dependency

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If you constantly feel dependent on others to help you navigate through life and make decisions, you may be emotionally dependent. Psychologist Stanislava Puač Jovanović explains what the term means

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Dealing with rejection: how to handle and master hurt

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Getting the brush-off is often painful. Indeed, accepting and recovering from being turned down can be hard. So, from building up self-confidence to remaining open, Ed Gould offers up three key

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The six keys to positive communication

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Communicating better can help you achieve your goals and deepen your relationships. By JULIEN C. MIRIVEL on behalf of Greater Good Science Center.
 
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Toxic siblings: how to recognise and deal with them

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Those of us with brothers and sisters are used to having fallouts with them. But at what point does it mean your relationship with your sibling could be toxic? Psychologist Stanislava Puač

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Inner peace: the 3 key techniques to finding it

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In today's noisy and unsettling world, in can be difficult to find inner peace and tranquility.
Dee Marques explores the three key techniques that can help: mindfulness, shadow work and

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The 6 types of intimacy and how to cultivate them

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Intimacy is more than just about sex and physicality. As Dee Marques explains, there are many different types of intimacy, such as emotional and creative. Discover how you can cultivate these

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How to improve intimacy: 9 techniques to try

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By improving your emotional and sexual intimacy with a partner, you can boost your overall happiness levels. So, from talking more to avoiding secrets, here are nine ways you can improve intimacy

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What is Intimacy Anorexia and how to identify it in relationships

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Can the tendency to withhold intimacy potentially harm a marriage or render damage to a relationship? Sonia Vadlamani walks us through what Intimacy Anorexia entails, the causes, and the seven keys

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The importance of community: 7 key benefits

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Humans aren't meant to be alone all the time: connecting as part of a meaningful community is important for our mental well-being. Dee Marques discovers seven ways in which community belonging can

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Self-sabotaging relationships: why do we do it?

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What are the signs of self-sabotaging in relationships and why do we often undermine our possibilities of a successful romance? Psychologist Stanislava Puač Jovanović explains the logic behind

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How to keep connecting with strangers during the pandemic

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Fleeting, everyday social interactions matter for our well-being, research suggests. By JILL SUTTIE on behalf of Greater Good Science Center.
 
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Mindful parenting: an essential guide

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Mindful parenting is a tool to help you clear your mind and open your heart, says meditation and mindfulness teacher Ann Vrlak. Discover how to reconnect with yourself and your intentions as a parent

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Radical empathy: what is it and what are the benefits?

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Listening deeply to those who may not agree with may not sound appealing but it can actually help us connect, learn and grow compassion. Jacqui Paterson explores the benefits of radical or 'extreme'

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Happy children: 6 secrets to raising joyful kids

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As parents or future parents, we want nothing more than for our kids to be happy. But can we guide our children into a more joyful way of being? Mother and teacher Molly Scanlan believes we can by

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Constructive criticism: its benefits and how to give it

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Giving someone criticism can be tough, especially if they're sensitive. Learn how to be more compassionate with your feedback and advice by giving criticism constructively.
 
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Eight keys to bridging our differences

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There are many misconceptions about bridging differences, so we consulted with researchers and practitioners to clarify what it is — and what it isn’t. BY SCOTT SHIGEOKA and JASON MARSH on behalf of

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No friends? Here’s how to make new ones as an adult

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Making new friends as an adult isn't as difficult as it seems. So, if you've ever thought 'I have no friends', these six tips from Ed Gould will boost your buddy count and your happiness

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Why is family important for happiness?

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From mutual support and solidarity to a sense of belonging, there are many ways 'family' – including our own chosen tribe – can help us. So, if you're asking 'why is family important for

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What playfulness can do for your relationship

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Being silly with your partner may have some serious benefits. By Kira M. Newman on behalf of the Greater Good Science Center.

I live with a hip-wiggler. When we’re in an elevator, Fred

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Learning how to forgive someone

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Practising forgiveness is a key way to cultivate deeper happiness. However, forgiving someone – or yourself – isn't always easy. Here, Arlo Laibowitz shares some great steps on how to make the

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How to get over a break-up: 10 tips for recovery

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When a relationship ends, our world often falls apart. From fighting isolation to rediscovering your inner 'self', here are ten ideas from Dee Marques on how to get over a break-up, so you can

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Losing a parent: 6 tips for coping with loss

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The death of parent is often devastating and can lead to both physical and mental health issues for the child. But, as Dee Marques writes, there are ways of dealing with the pain. Here, she shares

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What teens gain when they contribute to their social groups

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Research suggests that adolescents thrive when they can make a meaningful difference in their communities. By Meghan Lynch Forder on behalf of Greater Good Science Center. 
 
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When to end a friendship and how to do it with kindness

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We all need friends. However, if yours are not adding happiness to your life, you may need to end a friendship... but how? Here's when to end a friendship, and how to do it in a healthy

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