By Eric Ravenscraft — 2019
Self-confidence is just one element in a triad of things that make up our overall “confidence.” Here’s what you can do to boost yours.
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There are certain scenarios where too much of a good thing, is no longer a good thing. In fact, there are times when too much of a good thing can become an extremely bad thing. And exercise fits this.
Despite a culture organizing to oppose shaming, it remains inevitable. But it doesn’t have to ruin lives.
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By withdrawing from competition citing concerns over her mental health, Biles showed that resisting expectations can be more powerful than persisting through them.
You may have already heard that regular exercise can give your mood a boost. If you have ADHD, a workout does more than make you feel good. It can help control your symptoms, too.
More athletes are reporting mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, psychiatric conditions and eating disorders.
When it comes to supporting employees to thrive despite the emotional fallout of the pandemic, leaders (and mindfulness) have a critical role to play.
We often confuse the effects of inactivity with the ageing process itself, and believe certain diseases are purely the result of getting older.
Demand from patients seeking help for their mental illnesses has led to underground use in a way that parallels black markets in the AIDS pandemic. This underground use has been most perilous for people of color, who face greater stigma and legal risks due to the War on Drugs.
Most genetic studies completely ignore the science of epigenetics, which is how the environment actually turns certain genes on or off.
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Taking into account your own wellbeing as well as the best interests of others, here are some of the most important ways to become a better person.