Abuse is not love. It is about power and control over a person. It usually starts small in a relationship and becomes a bigger problem over time. Abuse doesn’t typically begin with physical harm; it begins with emotional harm. The abuse gets worse as the relationship progresses. He/She may not be hitting you while you … Read more
A strong core is essential for good posture, injury prevention, and athletic performance. Many people, however, are unsure how to effectively target and strengthen their core muscles with core exercises. In this article, we’ll look at 6 of the best core exercises for beginners to try. By incorporating these exercises into your workout routine, you … Read more
Interviews can be terrifying as it is difficult to predict what questions will be asked. More often than not, hiring managers like to ask behavioral questions about our past experiences. Without preparing relevant stories ahead of time, it is easy to be caught tongue-tied in the hot seat. When looking to move on from an … Read more
It is most often seen in a form of a supplement or extract that you can take orally or in tea form, but milk thistle is actually a flowering herb that has been used for over 2000 years as a natural remedy for liver conditions. The health benefits of milk thistle were discovered in the … Read more
However essential the monthlies are to procreation and female health in general, having them is always a pain. As women, most of us have a love-hate relationship with our periods. We love it when they happen on time and are neither late nor early, and do not cause us too much of discomfort or hormonal … Read more
You may have heard disparaging comments directed at someone, or maybe even yourself: in the girls’ locker room, on the bus, at work, but when someone faces them on a regular basis, it cracks their self-esteem and erodes their self-confidence. They feel hurt, lonely and maybe even afraid. Verbal abuse is “the excessive use of … Read more
Why is it that people have significantly different outcomes with similar experiences? Have you noticed some people can experience trauma, yet thrive, while others spiral into darkness? I have personally lived through this darkness. As a young child in foster care, I felt trapped and alone. Imagine you are trapped in a tank of deep … Read more
It’s getting to the end of the day–the moment you have been waiting for all day to leave work. Then, something unexpected happens–an emergency, a deadline that wasn’t met or an annoying customer. Before you know it, you have stayed on longer than you should. And for some people, this is a daily occurrence. But … Read more
Does your business seem like it’s about to fail? Do bills pile up and customers don’t come no matter what you do? Instead of giving up, you can learn from the most famous entrepreneurs around the world and follow their examples in finding efficient answers for problems. Their solutions are different in execution, but they … Read more
Personality disorders are a kind of mental disorders that affect how people manage their emotions, behavior and relationships. Personality disorders can be diagnosed 40%-60% of the time, and they are characterized by an enduring collection of behavioral patterns often associated with considerable personal, social, and occupational disruption. This behavior can result in maladaptive coping skills and … Read more
These days, there is literally an app for everything. Quite honestly it can be a bit overwhelming and it can be hard to decide which ones to choose. Health apps can be particularly daunting because we’re talking about your physical well-being here! These 15 Health Apps have been handpicked for review, so you know where … Read more
You’ve finally got through to the end of the interview and your potential employer asks you the most common question – “Do you have any questions?” Many people don’t think of this as an important question, and actually the most common reply is “no.” Perhaps you had some basic questions in your mind but felt … Read more
Most people know “the look” that seems to be universal with mothers. As a child, when you were out and getting up to no good, all you needed was that long stare from your mom to stop you dead in your tracks. You knew immediately that you would be grounded for about twenty years when … Read more
Chances are good that at some point in your life, you will experience betrayal by someone you love. In most instances, this is not intentional because as humans, we make mistakes. How you and your partner handle the situation is key to your relationship’s survival. The Importance of Trust in a Relationship Trust is the … Read more
Our smartphones are never far away from our fingertips, and in this digital world, most of us can’t function without them. So, how often do you use your phone? How many times during the day do you swipe, use apps, check social media, send messages or even just generally handle your phone? To really drive … Read more