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The Four Reasons Why Overthinking and Depression Are on the Rise
More and more people are getting fat. From the growing waistlines and rates of cardiovascular disease, it’s obvious. We call it the obesity epidemic. But there’s another epidemic that’s been spreading that’s just as bad. Why is the rate of depression on the rise? Why do we feel more stressed than ever before? There’s an overthinking epidemic. 20% of Baby Boomers, 52% […]
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How to Stop Rumination: 7 Steps to Stop Overthinking and Accomplish more
Overthinking is evil. Like the whispers of a devil, it pretends to help while just making the situation worse. Overthinking leads to rumination. Rumination leads to action paralysis. Want to learn how to stop rumination? Unfortunately, the cure for overthinking is as complex as the cause. But follow these 7 steps and you can slowly but surely rid yourself of […]
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Are You an Overthinker? You’ve Been Poisoned
Feeling anxious, upset, or sad? Natural. Feeling reflective? Non-productive? You may be overthinking. Overthinking is:Going over a failure or conflict, again and again, to see how it could have gone better.Ranting and raving about the wrongs that have been done to you.Trying to figure out why life isn’t living up to your expectations.Constantly reflecting on your sadness.Overthinking […]
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Feeling Alone: Why Does Loneliness Hurt So Bad? (and How to Deal With Feelings of Self-Isolation)
Do you feel alone, even when you are surrounded by people? You are not alone in feeling lonely. According to a study from the loneliness experts at the University of Chicago, over half of all Americans feel lonely. That is a lot of loneliness out there. Many people feel alone. So what causes those feelings of being alone? […]
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There’s More to Life Than Happiness – But Wanting It is not Stupid or Selfish
The year is 2150. By some miracle, you’re still alive. The Happiness Machine has finally been invented. At a cost of just $100, you can get one for yourself. It’s like a non-stop dose of heroine, ecstasy and marijuana combined, but without any of the negative side-effects – no brain damage, no poisoning, no psychological impairment. […]
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6 Uncomfortable Truths about Happiness
The Great American Dream – anyone can rise up from poverty to become rich and beautiful. These dreams come from our culture – work hard, get a great education, work even harder, make lots of money, become attractive, marry a beautiful spouse, have kids, retire in a beach house. Generally, our culture is good. It motivates and […]
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