Gossip: It Can Devastate, but Here's How it Can Also be Beneficial
Hey, did you hear what what's-her-name did the night she went out without her husband? Find out why research is now proving that gossip is beneficial ? and even necessary! |
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How to Make All Your Relationships Work
If relationships are challenging for you, please consider the possibility that you, like many others, are suffering from a mistaken notion that the purpose of relationships is to love and be loved, says Dr. Peter Reznik in this compelling article that turns some conventional notions about relationships upside down. |
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The Powerful Influencing Effect of People's Faces on Your Behavior
Based only on looking at their faces, participants predicted the winners of three Senatorial races - by an overwhelming margin. Very young babies show a clear preference for certain facial types over others. Teachers rate the "educational potential" of students with certain faces higher. Find out just how extensively faces influence us, what types of faces do so more than others, and why. |
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How Your Body Language Conveys Confidence, Intelligence and Trust ... or a Lack There of
The words you say account for only 7% of how you are communicating yourself to others - find out the other areas that account for far higher percentages. Then learn if your gestures and body language are sending out impressions of confidence, trust and other positives -- or their opposites. |
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Sticks and Stones May Break My Bones ... But Words Can Be Even More Painful
Most people know from some type of first-hand experience that words can hurt ... whether you're a child or an adult. Recent research is revealing just how deeply the wounds can go. Learn the facts, including the astounding number of kids who miss school daily due to fear of verbal harassment, toward both preventing and "curing" the still widely underestimated power of harsh words. |
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What to Do When You Get a Chia Pet: How to Receive & Return Gifts You Don't Want
We've all been there. You tear through the wrapping paper, or delicately peel your way in, whatever your style ? only to find a llama Chia Pet, or pink polka-dot earmuffs, or fruitcake. So what, according to etiquette experts, is the proper way to respond to the giver? While we're at it, what is the tactful thing to do in terms of regifting (giving a gift you got to someone else)? And how should you respond if someone gives you a gift? but you got none for them? |
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If Dogs Were Our Teacher
We can learn a lot from dogs ... find out exactly what in this amusing illustrated short! |
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How to Handle a Rumor: The Test of Three
Interesting philosophy to keep in mind the next time you either hear or are about to repeat a rumor. |
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E-mail Miscommunication
It'S easy to give off the wrong impression over e-mail, even when we think we're being incredibly clever, funny or professional. Learn how to get your message out loud and clear via e-mail every time you click send. |
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We Dare You NOT to Read This Article: 10 Top Tips to Become More Persuasive
Improve your persuasive skills with these 10 tips to become more persuasive. |
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Shopping as a Form of Therapy? According to Some Research, You Bet!
The confirmation women (and increasing numbers of men) have been seeking is finally here: Shopping is often a therapeutic, stress relieving, self-esteem-boosting experience! |
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How to Break Free from the Self-Sabotaging 'People-Pleasing' Habits in Your Relationships
People-pleaser types, here are seven steps to break free from excessive people-pleasing. |
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The Serious Health Risks of Loneliness & The Healing Power of Friendship
In a society that values self-reliance and views loneliness as shameful, focusing on establishing, and maintaining, real friendships is essential to staying healthy. |
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What to do If You Suffer from Lack-of-Appreciation-itis at Work or at Home
Advice if you feel under-appreciated and under-valued at work or home. |
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How to Combat the Growing Problem of Loneliness and Social Isolation in Our Lives
Do you have a deeply trusted confidant, a friend so special and so dear to your heart that you feel totally at ease talking to her about your deepest secrets, your most profound sorrows, and your greatest joys? |
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Why High School Memories Often 'Loom So Large' In Our Minds
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How Cults Lure New Members
If you come across a group of people offering unconditional love, friendship and security that seems too good to be true, it may be a cult trying to lure new members. |
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How Hugs are Proven to Help Your Health: Have You Been Hugged Today?
Hugs are good for your heart, your blood pressure and your overall health -- just a few of the reasons to hug your loved ones today. |
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Why Networking is Your Golden Key to a Better Life -- No Matter What Your Goals
Sure, networking can help you get a better job, but it can also help you find a new home, get into the best restaurants, and live a better life -- here's how. |
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How to Rescue an Ailing Friendship
How to save a friendship that has hit a rough patch or seemingly ended. |