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How to Get through the Grieving Process

By Amanda Smith

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After the loss of a loved one, just getting through the day seems difficult. Allow yourself enough time to grieve, and give yourself as much time as you need. We all cope with loss in different ways. Understand there are no hard rules for the ... more »

How to Get Tough On Anxiety

By AnxietyDoc

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Stop putting up with anxiety. Instead take a strong stand against it and win... more »

How to Get Up in the Morning

By things2no

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Ever had a really long night and just can't seem to get up in the morning? Looking for ideas and tips to getting up in the morning? Then read this. I'm talking from experience here... more »

How to Go to Tripod Headstand from Bakasana (Crow Pose) in Yoga

By Joe Rivera

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In yoga, inversions offer a challenge that rewards you with strength, stability, balance, focus and body awareness. The benefits include: better body tone, pituitary gland function, circulation and mental clarity. They also teach us to stay ... more »

How to grieve emotionally and let it out

By John Wirchnianski

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Did you lose something or get into a big fight? Were you fired from your job but you were right and they were wrong? Anger might be a sign that you are actually going through a grieving process? Lack of Control and Power can hinder ones grieving ... more »

How to Grow Older Without Growing Old

By Loqu

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Watching your numbers go up on the age scale, it's easy to fall for the attitude that "it's all down hill after 50." While downhill isn't a bad direction, you fail yourself if you believe that things will only get worse in the latter part of your ... more »

How to Handle a Autism Diagnosis

By Melanierose

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Finding out that your love one has a developmental disability, learning disability, and/or special needs can be a difficult event to cope with. Here I will share some tips on how to cope with such news... more »

How to handle Insomnia or sleeplessness

By BASHARAT SHAH, MD

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Insomnia or sleeplessness is one of the common problems in present day's world. It’s a symptom, rather than a disease. Insomnia may be of various types. You may have difficulty falling asleep, difficulty maintaining or staying asleep or frequent ... more »

How to Handle Stress

By PaulM

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Stress can lead to major problems in our lives and it should be handled immediately to prevent many negative effects it can have on us. This article will help you learn to deal and get over stress... more »

How to Have a Positive Day

By Choose2lose

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In a world where it's all about "me", what can we do to make a difference? Have you ever felt that the world was so far gone that it was hopeless to try and help? What if every person were to commit to practicing random acts of ... more »

How to help a person with PTSD

By pappy537

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Do you have or know anyone diagnosed with PTSD? Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. A victim can be anyone that was involved in a traumatic situation. Car accidents, kidnaping, rape victims etc. A lot of soldiers come home with it and don't even know ... more »

How to Help a Spouse Deal With Anxiety

By cyclegirl98

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Living with someone who has anxiety can be somewhat challenging. Here are a few tips to help... more »

How to Help an Anxious Child

By Lori Lucero

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Anxiety is a normal feeling for both children and adults. However, excessive worry or fear can interfere with child's social, personal, and academic growth. Up to about age 8, children tend to be anxious about specific things, such as animals, ... more »

How to Help Someone Who Has Hit Rock Bottom

By Becca

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Learn how to identify and help someone who has hit rock bottom... more »

How to Help Your Child Overcome Nightmares

By Amanda Smith

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Nightmares can be pretty scary for younger kids. There are a few things you can do to help calm them from having bad dreams... more »

How to Help Your Spouse Through A Midlife Crisis

By eHow Health Editor

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Many adults in today’s society face what is known as the “midlife crisis.” A midlife crisis is somewhat comparable to what teens go through in adolescence, and if your significant other is experiencing one it can be difficult to understand and ... more »

How to Identify Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) In Your Child

By AngelHeart

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AKA-ADD (attention deficit disorder) ADHD; attention deficit hyperactive disorder; childhood hyperkinesias; hyperactive Definition: A condition characterized by an attention span that is less than expected for the age of the person; there ... more »

How to Identify Histrionic Personality Disorder

By eHow Health Editor

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Those suffering from histrionic personality disorder exhibit a tendency to regard things in an emotional manner and they constantly seek attention. It is a pattern of behavior that begins in early adulthood. Learn what characteristics make ... more »

How to Improve Self-Esteem

By april ort

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Nearly everyone has some degree of self-esteem issues, but for some people, it effects a great portion of their daily lives. This article will give suggestions on how you can improve your self-esteem with easy to follow steps... more »

How to Improve Your Karma

By Lauren Romano

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I’m a strong believer that what you put into this universe you get back. Improving your karma is easy, however, it also depends on how committed you are to do it, but it is possible to do... more »

How to Increase Self Esteem

By Jane Robinson

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Self-esteem plays a critical role in our lives. It is the foundation of our self-value. Nathaniel Branden, psychotherapist, author, and pioneer in the field of self-esteem, argues that “Of all the judgments that we pass in life, none is as ... more »

How to increase the happiness of others

By learnin

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Dale Carnegie taught us to meet other people’s needs in order to get our own needs met. It is well known, however, that meeting others’ needs can make us intrinsically happy. This can be a cost free means to alleviate depression... more »

How to keep a free online journal

By klnygaard

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Keeping a daily journal can be very helpful. It is a resource that allows one to be able to openly express thoughts and emotions, it can help record events, and it can help monitor or promote change. Journaling can be done in writing or online. ... more »

How to Keep Your Children Safe from Toxic Toys

By Anthony Delgado

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Mattel Inc has recalled more than 21 million Chinese made toys due to toxic lead content. New studies are showing that this could still only account for about 2 percent of the toxic toys on the market with only 20 percent of popular toys having ... more »

How to Keep Your Confidence and Self Respect, and Why.

By Mary Ann I

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There are so many different reasons why we get depressed, we don't mean to, it just happens. If we lose our confidence we lose our self respect which can cause us to be depressed and depression can and sometimes does cause death. My friend had ... more »