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Mental health

Why there are no shortcuts in life that are worth taking in the long run

Have you ever wondered why the people who work hard, smart, and put in the hours are always the ones who become successful and attain their dreams? Whereas people trying to get rich quick by taking cutoffs almost always fail?

It’s because there are no shortcuts in life. At least not many that are sustainable in the long run.

Let me explain why hard work and perseverance are both required to succeed.

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Mental health

Why life isn’t about waiting for the storm to pass, it’s about learning to dance in the rain

We’ve all been through some rough experiences in life. And if you don’t, consider yourself lucky. But more importantly, brace yourself for what is yet to come. But isn’t it weird that despite how harsh reality is sometimes, we still find the courage within us to keep going?

It’s because life isn’t about waiting for the storm to pass, it’s about learning to dance in the rain. Coping with difficulties, all the while carrying on. Especially when we’re stuck between a rock and a hard place.

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Mental health

Why you either win or learn in life

In our lives, we tend to learn the most from our losses. The reason is that losing feels bad, and we typically try to prevent the things that feel negative to us from happening.

So losing provides a strong incentive to learn to prevent it from happening in the future.

On the flip side, winning feels great, and fills us with a euphoric sense of happiness due to the release of endorphins such as dopamine. Yet, we’re less inclined to learn new things when we win since, well, we’re already winning. So what’s the motivator to improve?

That’s why you either win or learn in life.

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Mental health

How to achieve a positive mindset

People must discover how to achieve a positive mindset in life. Because the power of a positive attitude is most certainly not exaggerated.

Not only is it important for our mental health, but your physical health will become enhanced as well.

Our goals and desires can be accomplished if we learn how to focus on the good things rather than on the negative events in our lives.

Let me explain how to think more positively.

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Mental health

Why you either follow the herd, or risk getting expelled

Following the group has multiple advantages such as safety in numbers, having others make decisions that are most likely not too detrimental for you, and being able to divide tasks amongst other group members.

Nevertheless, following the herd has a variety of downsides as well, such as groupthink, making bad decisions, and foregoing one’s desires and needs for those of the group.

However, people who don’t follow and support the herd tend to get expelled by the other members. Let me explain why.

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Mental health

Why insecurity is bad: How to overcome being insecure

Nobody is perfect, and each one of us, no matter how rich, beautiful, and smart we might seem, has our insecurities.

The good thing is that we can overcome our insecurities and transform ourselves into a new and improved version of ourselves.

The bad news is that it’s hard work and that it requires a lot of courage. Two things a lot of us lack in today’s society.

Let me answer why insecurity is bad, and how to overcome being insecure.

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Mental health

How to become more intelligent: Learn how to become smarter every day

Let’s start with the unsettling fact that life is inherently unfair.

Let me give you a few popular examples. Some can eat everything in sight and remain skinny, while others get overweight just looking at food. Some are pretty, while others didn’t hit the genetic lottery looks-wise.

But, don’t despair. It’s possible to learn how to become smarter every day, at least partly. Although important to know that there are two forms of intelligence. Namely, fluid and crystallized intelligence. And the latter is an aspect we can influence for the better.

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Mental health

How chronic stress leads to diseases: How to reduce chronic stress

Chronic stress is becoming a widespread problem. It is especially prevalent in our modern society. That’s precisely why we need to figure out how chronic stress leads to diseases, and how to reduce chronic stress.

According to the Global Organization for Stress, 75% of Americans experienced moderate to high stress levels in the past month. 80% of people feel stressed at work, and students say that stress is their number one health concern.(((http://www.gostress.com/stress-facts/)))

If we check The American Institute of Stress, 33% of people report feeling extreme stress, with 77% of people experiencing stress that negatively affects their physical health. 73% of people report feeling stress that negatively impacts their mental health, with 48% of folks having trouble sleeping because of long-term stress.(((https://www.stress.org/daily-life)))

This begs multiple questions. What is chronic stress? What’s the link between stress and chronic disease? And what are the overall negative effects of chronic stress? Let us delve deeper into the topic of prolonged stress.

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Mental health

Why you should ignore the naysayers

Every one of us knows at least one person who does everything in their power to not see us succeed. Those people are what we call the naysayers.

But why is it that these kinds of people try to prevent other folks from succeeding and reaching their goals? Is it because they are jealous? Angry? Scared? Or perhaps the reason is more noble, and it is because they want to keep others out of harm’s way?

Let’s find out.

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Mental health

Why the spoils go to the victor in life

In this world, and even before our current society was established, the winner would reap the benefits. The strongest, most intelligent, most socially versed people would win. Everything is earned, not simply given.

Meanwhile, the rest of the people would scramble for the scraps, and the leftovers. To the victor go the spoils, that’s how the real world works.

But why does the winner take it all? And why do people tend to divide themselves based on winners and losers?

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