Lifestyle Guide: Financial Security, Wellness & Relationship Health

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10 Ways to Learn to Love Yourself More

Published Jun,21 2017  |  By Sarah Stevenson

We can so easily be our own worst critics, quicker to give ourselves a thumbs down than our frenemies are. Whatever imperfections we find now may either multiply with age (like wrinkles, bad knees and love handles) or begin to disappear in the face of unconditional love for ourselves.

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6 Reasons to Avoid GMOs

Published Jun,13 2017  |  By Jess Barron

Whether or not to consume genetically-modified organisms (GMOs) is an important question that faces everyone today who is concerned with healthy living.

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Signs of Jealousy in Men

Published Jun,13 2017  |  By Anna-Sofie Hickson

Understanding jealous feelings and behaviors in your boyfriend helps you watch out for yourself. Jealousy may be present in a man when he feels threatened by the thought of losing you; his fear of loss may be rooted in some sort of insecurity in himself or in the relationship.

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Examples of Setting Goals in Sports

Published Jun,13 2017  |  By Stewart Flaherty

Setting goals is a powerful motivator in sports performance. Goals give individual players and sports teams targets and numbers to strive for, and they can also be used as a measuring stick to monitor progress. Goals should be agreed upon between a coach and player and revisited as the competitive season progresses.

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How to Stop My Verbally Abusive Husband

Published Jun,13 2017  |  By Marnie Kunz

The scars left by verbal abuse in your marriage may not be physical but in some ways, they're even worse, because they can permanently disfigure your sense of self-worth. You can't change your husband's behavior but if he has the will to do so, he can [Ref. 1].

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Examples of Effective Non-Verbal Communication

Published Jun,13 2017  |  By Barb Nefer

In his book "Louder Than Words: Non-Verbal Communication," author Alton Barbour states that only 7 percent of communication is based on words. Thirty-eight percent is based on volume, pitch and tone of the voice, and a full 55 percent is based on facial expressions and other non-verbal communication.

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How to Remove Closed Accounts From Your Credit Report

Published Jun,13 2017  |  By Lisa Sefcik

Learn how to remove closed accounts from your credit report, including steps to clear up negative entries and best practices for disputing expired records. Find out why closed accounts can remain on your report and how to improve your credit score.

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Long-Term Effects of an Emotionally Abusive Relationship

Published Jun,13 2017  |  By James Patterson

Emotional abuse is often the hardest type of abuse to recognize and overcome because its scars aren't visible to the naked eye. Unlike physical and sexual abuse, emotional abuse doesn't leave behind scars or other physical evidence.

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