Archive for category: Life Outside the Office

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How to Create a Fulfilling Life After Your Children Leave Home

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When your kids grow up and move out, it can hit in ways you didn’t expect. Here are some ways to cope with this change.

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How to Handle Caring for a Loved One When Your Efforts Go Unnoticed

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Caregiving can take a lot out of you, especially when it feels like nobody notices your efforts. Here are some ways to make it easier.

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Missing Milestones and Mourning the Life You Expected

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Missing a milestone can stay with you longer than you expect. If you’re grieving missed milestones, here’s how you can begin to heal.

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How to Cope When You’re Overlooked for a Promotion at Work

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Being overlooked for a promotion or not receiving recognition for your work can be incredibly discouraging. Here’s how to cope.

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How to Care for a Loved One Through Serious Illness Without Losing Yourself

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There isn’t a perfect way to cope with a loved one’s serious illness. Some habits can make this period easier to handle–here’s what to know.

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Identity Exploration and Mental Health in Adolescence

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One of the biggest milestones during adolescence is identity exploration, which can be exciting and empowering, but also present challenges.

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What Is Liberosis? The Desire to Care Less Explained

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Do you ever wish that you could just stop caring? Liberosis refers to the desire to care less about practically everything.

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How to Heal From the Emotional Aftermath of the Holidays

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Are you struggling with the emotional aftermath of the holidays? You’re not alone. This is why, and what you can do about it.

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What Makes Friend Breakups So Surprisingly Devastating?

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When you experience friend breakups, the heaviness can cut just as deep as losing a romantic partner. Here is what can help with healing.

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How To Remain Hopeful in a Struggling Job Market

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It’s possible to find hope and take practical steps to regain control over your career in a struggling job market. Here’s how.

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