What Causes Mental Illness? Evidence for a Common Origin

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What causes mental illness? Could various mental disorders stem from a single underlying cause? Psychiatrist Christopher M. Palmer explores the intriguing possibility that all mental illnesses might share a common origin. He presents compelling evidence that, despite the complexity of mental illness, the root cause might be rather simple. Keep reading for Palmer’s groundbreaking ideas about what causes mental illness and how they could reshape our approach to mental health.

How to Be More Creative: 5 Tips From The Creative Act

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Do you want to learn how to be more creative? Is creativity a habit? Where can you find inspiration? American record producer Rick Rubin offers advice for anyone seeking to be more creative or who is stuck in a creative block. Some of his advice includes mindfulness, creating creative habits, learning to be more open, and more. Continue reading if you want to learn how to become more creative.

How to Improve Your Metabolic Health: 5 Lifestyle Changes

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Is your metabolism holding you back? Would you like to boost your energy and improve your overall health? Lifestyle changes alone can enhance your metabolic health. Psychiatrist Christopher M. Palmer shares practical strategies—from exercise and sleep to diet and stress management—that can make a significant difference in your physical and mental health. Keep reading to unlock the secrets of how to improve your metabolic health and transform your life.

How to Ask for What You Need in a Relationship

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Do you struggle to express your needs in relationships? Are you unsure how to ask for what you want without causing conflict? In The Love Prescription, relationship researchers Julie Schwartz Gottman and John Gottman explore effective communication strategies in regard to expressing needs. They explain why it’s hard for us to ask for what we need and why it’s important to do so. Read on to discover their practical advice on how to ask for what you need.

How to Overcome the 3 Most Common Barriers to Creativity

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Are you stuck in a creative rut? What are the most common barriers to creativity? How can you overcome them? In his book The Creative Act, music producer Rick Rubin says that there are three main barriers to creativity: self-doubt, expectations, and having a predetermined purpose. Thankfully, he also gives some advice for overcoming these barriers. Keep reading for Rubin’s advice on overcoming creative blocks.

A Sense of Connectedness Is a Hallmark of Health (Dan Siegel)

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Is your sense of connectedness affecting your overall well-being? How can strengthening social bonds improve your mental and physical health? In Aware, Dan Siegel highlights the importance of social connections for our well-being. He argues that feeling connected to others and to all life is crucial for our mental and physical health. Modern society often encourages individualism, but this can lead to feelings of isolation and disconnection. Read on to discover how connecting with others can transform you inside and out.

Do You Want to Be Rich? Be Prepared to Count the Cost

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Do you want to be rich? Are you prepared for the sacrifices and challenges that come with pursuing wealth? Getting rich isn’t easy. It requires passion, dedication, and a willingness to take risks. In his book How to Get Rich, Felix Dennis explores the realities of becoming wealthy, including potential costs to relationships and mental health. Continue reading for a candid look at what it really takes to join the ranks of the wealthy.

The Power of Pain: How to Train Yourself to Accept Discomfort

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What kind of pain is beneficial? How can you embrace pain instead of pushing it away? To help you overcome your limiting fear of pain, Phil Stutz and Barry Michels explain that you should train yourself to embrace pain enthusiastically. Accepting pain helps you step out of your comfort zone and try new things that open doors to opportunities. Let’s take a closer look at the power of pain on your spiritual or psychological journey of self-improvement.

What Are Human Social Needs & How Can You Identify Them?

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What are the social needs that every human has? How can you use these social needs as a way to influence people? Identifying human social needs is a key part of Chase Hughes’ strategy for building a person’s behavior profile. Once you know what these needs are, you can use this knowledge as an influential tool.  Continue reading to identify and manipulate human social needs.