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Conscious Unbossing: How It Impacts Your Career and Mental Health Feeling overwhelmed by workplace pressure or disconnected from traditional career goals? You’re not alone. A 2025 study by OpinionWay reveals 45% of French employees face psychological distress, driven by individualism, pressure, and lack of recognition. Enter “conscious unbossing,” a trend where Gen Z and Millennials … Read more
Financial Compatibility: The Unexpected Key to a Thriving Marriage Could the secret to a lasting marriage lie in how you and your partner view money? While opposites may attract, a study published in the Journal of Social and Personal Relationships (March 2025) by researcher Ashley LeBaron-Black suggests financial compatibility—shared beliefs about money—plays a critical role … Read more
3 Key Stages to Build a Vibrant, Lasting Relationship Dreaming of a love story that’s lively, balanced, and enduring? Dr. Florentine d’Aulnoy-Wang, physician and founder of Double Place, shares three transformative stages to make it happen: setting clear intentions, healing emotional wounds, and mastering communication and attachment styles. Coupled with communication expert Emmanuel Chila’s emphasis … Read more
Fall Asleep in 10 Minutes with This Simple Self-Hypnosis Practice Struggling to sleep because your mind won’t quiet down? Dr. David Spiegel, an American psychiatrist and hypnosis expert, shared a powerful self-hypnosis technique on the Mind Body Green podcast that can help you drift off in just 10 minutes. By calming the body and detaching … Read more
Decoding ‘I’m Fine’: Hidden Meanings and Mental Health Insights When someone says, “I’m fine,” we often take it at face value, but those two words can mask a storm of emotions. Nedra Glover Tawwab, author of Set Boundaries, Find Peace, warns that “I’m fine” is sometimes a shield, hiding struggles due to fear, shame, or … Read more
Where Infidelity Begins: A Couple’s Guide to Loyalty and Mental Health Infidelity isn’t just about physical betrayal—it often starts with a lingering glance, an unsent message, or a secret kept from a partner. Dr. Florentine d’Aulnoy-Wang, a couple’s therapist and founder of Double Place, explains that loyalty goes beyond avoiding physical affairs; it’s a deep … Read more
Toxic Phrases to Avoid in Your Relationship for Better Mental Health Ever said something in the heat of an argument you instantly regretted? Words can wound, turning a simple disagreement into an emotional rift. Dr. Kier Gaines and Dr. Alexandra Solomon, in a New York Times interview, warn that certain phrases—like “You always…” or “Calm … Read more
Sex Without Love: A Risky Choice for Mental Health? In a fast-paced world obsessed with instant gratification, sex without love seems like a shortcut to pleasure—free from emotional baggage or heartbreak. But is it truly liberating? Psychologist and sexologist Sébastien Garnero, in an interview with Santé Magazine, warns that separating sex from emotions often backfires, … Read more
Spotting Manipulation: Decoding Facial Expressions to Protect Your Mental Health Ever felt uneasy after a conversation, sensing something off but unable to pinpoint why? Manipulators, skilled at masking their intentions, often betray themselves through subtle facial expressions. Psychiatrist Isabelle Nazare-Aga, author of The Manipulators Are Among Us, explains that non-verbal cues—like a calculated gaze or … Read more
Wednesday Waffle: A Ritual to Strengthen Friendships and Boost Mental Health Ever feel like you’re drifting apart from friends? As adults, maintaining friendships gets tricky—work, family, and packed schedules often push those coffee catch-ups or group chats to the backburner. Missing these connections can leave you feeling isolated, impacting your mental health. Enter Wednesday Waffle, … Read more