Your Family

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Q I’m having some issues with boundaries in the workplace. I have always been friends with my co-workers, but I recently got promoted into a management position, where I’m now managing my co-workers. Is there a way I can remain friends with them, whi

NZBusiness and Management

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In the past few months, much of the world has made a great global pivot. Almost everything we’ve taken for granted as safe and familiar has shifted. Virtually overnight, we’ve moved from meeting in rooms to meeting on Zoom, from office-based work to

Woman

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✱ Recognise when you’re suffering from information overload. For example, are you bored, stressed, anxious, sad, angry or happy? ✱ Monitor your screen time and what your ‘attention grabbers’ are, such as social networking, or the news. ✱ List advanta

Australian Geographic

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MY EXPERIENCE of isolation has taken many forms over the years. There’s the loneliness of working for myself, of challenging environmental norms, of leadership, where you internalise questioning and self-doubt, and, of course, there’s the undertaking

Ceramics: Art and Perception

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From the start – birth, society, with its culturally stereotypical views, will assign a gender, in this case male. We can tell he’s male because he’s dressed in blue and straight, right? So he must be. We cannot see or feel the inner presence, so his

The Atlantic

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Plus: the masculine origins of feminized names, and the story of an asylum-seeking mother and son separated at the border

The Guardian

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Talking to people can be difficult for Rishabh Birla, but his last job demanded he did a lot of it. He has autism and finds making eye contact uncomfortable. For Birla, the rules of conversation are puzzling and he sometimes veers off course, alarmin

Psychologies

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This month, we’re talking about grief and healing. Over the last few months, many of us have been left heartbroken. Whether it’s losing people we love or horrific world events that crack our heart in two, how do we process our sorrow, grief and despa

Overland Journal

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As an instructor for various overlanding skills, I am often asked what the secret is for encouraging an unenthusiastic partner to appreciate the outdoors and how to make the overland experience enjoyable for them. People wonder if the solution may re

New Philosopher

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In conversation with Zan Boag Andrés Roemer is UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador for Social Change and the Free Flow of Knowledge. Illustration by Aida Novoa & Carlos Egan What is your demon? Imbalance. What is the most important part of your education?

MEGA

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It seemed like it was only yesterday when my life was so different. My days were filled with meetings in the office, presentations, along with attending product launches and events— lots of it. On average I would go to at least three events before ca

Business Today

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I started reading 1 800 Worlds a few months ago and then left it book marked and unfinished for a while as other commitments took over. But a chance conversation with a journalist friend in Pune about the new economy and the unconventional lives of

Women's Health Australia

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Just when we finally got used to the idea of ‘conscious uncoupling’ as a quasi-legit way of talking about divorce (thanks GP, it only took us six years), everyone’s now moved on to ‘self-partnered’ as the term of choice to describe single life. It al

Chicago Tribune

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Q: One of your friends posted on social media that a loved one passed away. Is it OK to ask if the person died of COVID-19? A: This is an interesting point to consider as we are all wrestling with the effects of COVID-19. As it’s a social media “frie

Best Self Magazine

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— Anyone who has ever flown on a commercial airline is probably familiar with the part of the pre-flight safety demonstration that tells us in case of an emergency to strap on your own oxygen mask before helping others. This same idea can be applied

The Australian Women's Weekly

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1. Focus on the relationships and activities that you enjoy the most, such as a team sport or interest groups. 2. Ask others for help in removing barriers to social interaction. For example, the fact you don’t drive. 3. Maintain social connections wi

The Paris Review

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The Impressionism wing strikes me as toodainty for my mood, except for one oil paintingby Gustave Caillebotte, Calf ’s Head and Ox Tongue,which is described in the wall text as“visually unpleasant.” A bust of an African womanbums me out. This year, I

The Christian Science Monitor

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Dr. Rosa Atkins had to figure out how to lead the staff and students in her area back to school in the aftermath of the recent violent protest.

Your Family

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Few things exude more negativity than a colleague who feels constantly victimised and regales everyone with an endless stream of sob stories. Your heart sinks when you see them walking towards you – and you also know that nothing’s ever their fault!

Clay Shooting

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Apre-shot routine is the preparation we go through for each shot we take. For the majority of shooters, this routine will consist of using the same movements, breathing techniques and thought processes before each shot. It can also be broken down fur

The Christian Science Monitor

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Nature seems to be playing a decreasing role in many people's lives. But research suggests that our need to connect with the natural world is no less important today than it was for our forebears.

Best Self Magazine

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— I believe people are either moving towards love or running from fear.  We do this in every daily activity. Think about driving in your city and how many people won’t let you cut in front of them into their lane because they’re afraid they’ll be lat

Good Health

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Have mornings gone from peaceful to stressful? Whether it’s a case of insomnia, too much late-night Netflix or the ‘snooze’ button becoming your best friend, even the early birds among us struggle with end-of-year-tiredness. Here are some hacks to ge

Cycling Plus

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Claire Tyrrell, 33 “Cycling has always allowed me to connect with an abundance of like-minded individuals, and although I’ve switched my riding indoors during the pandemic this ability has not changed. Through web applications including Zwift and Dis

Homestyle UK

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• Think about how your family will use the space and what sorts of layouts and colours will make you happy. Don’t choose the things that other people will like – you’ll be miserable and you’ll end up changing it to what you wanted in the first place.

American Survival Guide

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A financial crisis is nobody’s idea of a fun time. It’s one of the most stressful experiences you can endure, particularly because they aren’t often short-lived. It can be months before you feel as though you’re getting your head above water. It’s im

Good

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Most adults settle into a reasonably monotonous pattern with their clothing selections. This is efficient because it cuts down on decision overload. If you know you only wear black, or only shop for clothing at three stores, you save yourself needing

Fashion Quarterly

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We are happiest when we are striving, even though we don’t always know it: passing exams, chasing university degrees or trade qualifications, getting the first job (then the next job), dropping 10kg, lifting bigger weights, running faster times, savi

The Atlantic

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An expert provides context for the “oh my God” moment many have when they begin to grapple with a pandemic.

In The Moment

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If you need something short and sweet to keep daily stresses at bay, this one's for you. Author Owen O'Kane uses his background in psychology to guide you through simple, 10-minute 'mind workouts' based on tried and tested therapeutic models. Combine