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7 Exercises to Manage Financial Anxiety Around the Festive Season

The festive season often comes with financial pressure, from gift-giving to social gatherings and travel. Here are exercises to help manage financial anxiety and stay grounded in your spending habits. 7 Exercises to Manage Financial Anxiety Around the Festive Season 1. Budgeting Exercise: Plan Your Festive Expenses Start by listing all anticipated expenses, including gifts, food, […]

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10 Tips for Holiday Stress Management During Family Gatherings

Holiday Mental Health / Hadiah

The holiday season can be both joyful and stressful, especially when family gatherings bring together diverse personalities, opinions, and histories. Here’s a guide to help you stay grounded, manage stress, and even enjoy the festivities. Tips for Holiday Stress Management During Family Gatherings 1. Set Realistic Expectations The pressure to make holidays “perfect” can cause unnecessary stress.

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How to Manage Seasonal Depression as the Days Get Shorter?

Depression / Hadiah

When the days grow shorter in winter, many of us feel a shift in mood, energy, and motivation. For some, this seasonal slump goes beyond the “winter blues” and becomes a recurring pattern known as Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). SAD is a form of depression triggered by seasonal changes, usually starting in the fall and

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Best 7 Emotional Intimacy Books

Relationship Books / Hadiah

The following are some of the best emotional intimacy books to help you improve your relationships. What Is Emotional Intimacy? Emotional intimacy refers to the deep emotional connection and closeness that individuals share with each other. It involves a sense of trust, vulnerability, and openness in expressing one’s true thoughts, feelings, and desires without the

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How to Use Assertive Communication at Work?

Boundaries / Hadiah

Assertive communication is a key skill in the workplace, allowing you to express your thoughts, needs, and boundaries clearly and respectfully. It strikes a balance between being too passive and too aggressive, helping you maintain healthy relationships while advocating for yourself. By practicing assertive communication, you can enhance your professional interactions, boost your confidence, and

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How to Stop People-Pleasing at Work?

People-Pleasing / Hadiah

People-pleasing at work involves prioritizing others’ needs and approval over your own, often at the expense of your well-being and professional growth. While it might seem like a way to maintain harmony and gain favor, chronic people-pleasing can lead to burnout, resentment, and a lack of recognition for your contributions. Learning to stop people-pleasing is

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