How to Write Affirmations for Yourself: Stick to Positivity

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Do affirmations actually work? How can you adopt a mindset that radiates positive energy? While you’re envisioning what you want to achieve in the future, you need to think about what’s standing in your way. To overcome these blocks, you may find that writing affirmations will help. Find out how to write affirmations for yourself to get around mental blocks.

The Top 3 Positive Sleep Associations for Newborns

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What are positive sleep associations? How can you use these types of associations to help your baby form good sleep habits? Newborn babies have unpredictable sleep patterns, so naturally, you’ll want to create a routine and calm them down. However, you still need to teach your baby how to sleep on their own without your help. Here’s how you can encourage independent sleeping with positive sleep associations.

How to Replenish Your Energy: 3 Methods of Preservation

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Is it possible to be energetic all the time? Why are relaxing breaks important for your health? Before you start to get the impression that you should be energetic all of the time, Simon Alexander Ong says that’s far from the truth. Instead, you should think of your energy as a valuable resource that must be carefully managed. Find out how to replenish your energy so you can have it when you most need it.

The Best Newborn Sleep Schedule: For Babies 0-3 Years Old

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When’s the best time for a newborn baby to sleep? What’s the average bedtime for babies across different ages? Babies aren’t naturally going to have the best sleep schedule. You can support your baby’s sleep by managing their sleep schedule and having the right bedtime routine.   Below, we’ll look at the best newborn sleep schedule that you should take advantage of.

How to Direct Your Energy to Make Your Dreams a Reality

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Do you know how to direct your energy to the right place? How can you use obstacles to your advantage? Simon Alexander Ong says that you can chase your dreams by changing the obstacles in your way into stepping stones. In doing so, you can also energize people around you, helping others live better lives through the examples you set. Let’s explore how you can live a more satisfying life where your dreams come true.

Awe-Inspiring Nature: Dacher Keltner on Its Profound Power

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What happens in your brain when you gaze at a starlit sky? How can spending time in nature transform your perspective on life? From thunderstorms to mountain ranges, nature’s grandeur affects us in profound ways. Psychology researcher and professor Dacher Keltner asserts that awe-inspiring nature has the power to boost our mental health, enhance our cognitive abilities, and foster connections with others. Continue reading to explore how the natural world can spark wonder, insight, and personal transformation in ways that might surprise you.

2 Independent Sleep Training Methods for Newborns

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What are some independent sleep training methods? Is it okay to let your babies cry it out? Alexis Dubief outlines two methods for teaching your baby to sleep independently: the Assisted Sleep Method (ASM) and the Self-Soothe Method (SSM). She recommends you start with the more gradual ASM approach and move to SSM if needed.  Continue reading to learn about these two methods and how to use them over time.

Loneliness and Stress: How Social Isolation Affects Health

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How does loneliness cause stress? Which age groups does social isolation affect more? Scientists have known for many years that social isolation causes people a great deal of stress. However, Elizabeth Blackburn and Elissa Epel say that the damaging effects of loneliness and rejection can meddle with the health of our telomeres. Check out why loneliness and stress are an unhealthy couple.

How to Respect the Impact of Culture on Someone’s Life

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How impactful is culture on people’s lives? How can you address someone’s cultural history in an engaging conversation? One way to engage more deeply with people’s stories is to look for the influence of their culture on the events they’re telling you about. Oftentimes, the way someone was raised determines the choices they make and how they perceive the world. Here’s why you should keep the impact of culture in the back of your head when listening to someone’s story.