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5 Ways to Set Personal Boundaries

What are your personal boundaries? Think about it. It’s not as easy to answer as it seems at the outset, is it? The University Health Services at Berkeley defines personal boundaries as limits and rules we set for ourselves within relationships. In that context, you’re probably able to come up with a couple of ideas, but as soon as you come up with one, it’s usually pretty easy to find an exception. Setting personal boundaries is often something that people do without put...
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How Romantic Is Your Zodiac Sign?

You want love, romance, and all of the things you hear about in songs, yet it’s just not there for you. Is that because you or your partner’s zodiac sign is sabotaging your romance goals? All signs of the zodiac are capable of love and romance but at different levels. Naturally, some signs are more expressive, while others are a bit more practical. Learning more about your zodiac sign and that of your partner can help you understand your innate romance potential, and it can help you ...
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How Much Coffee Is Too Much Coffee?

But first–coffee! Do you live and die by this motto? You’re not alone. According to a recent study, 64% of adult Americans said they had a cup of coffee the previous day. So, how do you know if your coffee addiction has reached a point of too much of a good thing, or if you’re consuming just the right amount to reap the rewards? Let’s dive deeper. Why Coffee Consumption Matters You’ve probably heard that coffee can be good for you. You’ve also probably h...
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13 Signs You're Emotionally Maturing

Let’s play this like a quiz, see how your answers give you additional insight into your current level of emotional security. If you like this article and are interested in reading more like it on your path to health-lightenment, follow LiveWell on Facebook @livewelllabsnutrition and Instagram @livewelllabs. 1. How often are you able to come up with an answer, no matter the question? Being able to admit you don’t know something is a big step toward emotional matu...
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How Gratitude Makes You a Happier You

You’ve probably heard that there is power in gratitude. Today there’s a lot of attention being paid to gratitude and for a good reason. Simply practicing gratitude can make you a happier person. But how does gratitude increase the level of happiness you feel? Scientists have asked the same question, and they’ve come up with some interesting ways this works. How Gratitude Makes You Happier Several different studies have looked into the concept that practicing and having gratitud...
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Introvert, Extrovert or Ambivert? Discover Your True Nature Today

Quick quiz: You need a mental and emotional “refresh” – do you a) Curl up for some alone time b) Call your friends for a dinner date c) Either option can work, it just depends If you answered A, then you lean towards the introvert realm, B puts you on the extrovert end of the spectrum, and C means you’re more of an ambivert. But what does this all mean? Which Personality Type Are You Where do you fall on the personality spectrum, and what does it mean? Remember that the s...
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The True Meaning of Karma, Explained

Have you ever thought, “well, karma is going to get them” about somebody who did you wrong? Like karma is the great cosmic judge who doles out fate to match someone’s actions. Most people share this belief, and interestingly, most people are wrong. So, What Is Karma? Karma is an action, it’s not the result of an action or inaction. Karma is a key part of Buddhism, which sees it as an energy that’s created by willful actions, thoughts, and words. You are creating kar...
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