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Conquering Exam Anxiety: Strategies for Testing Success

You’ve studied hard all semester, but as exam time comes, you start to feel the usual signs of exam anxiety. Your heart races, your palms sweat, your mind goes blank.  Exam anxiety affects almost everyone to some degree, but the good news is there are methods you can use to overcome these worries and perform ...

Viena Abdon

A student taking an exam.

Ending Isolation: The Path to Mental, Emotional, and Physical Well-Being

Isolation, whether voluntary or circumstantial, significantly impacts your mental and physical health. Understanding the reasons behind isolation is essential since it varies from person to person. Some of the motivations behind isolation include mental health challenges, stress, physical health, trauma, and introversion. Breaking the cycle is vital to foster a healthier and well-balanced life. The ...

Nathan Machoka

A woman sitting on a swing watching a sunset.

How Accepting Pain Can Improve Your Emotional Well-Being

Everyone encounters suffering or pain at various points in their lives. This may be physical, emotional, or psychological, and it’s expected to want to resist it and find ways to escape it.  But the key to overcoming pain may be to accept it instead of resisting it. Leslie Becker-Phelps, an acclaimed psychologist and author, has ...

Nathan Machoka

A woman suffering emotional pain.

Unhealthy Competition May Be Holding You Back: Why You Should Let Go

Unhealthy competition is characterized by a win-at-all costs mentality, envy, deceit, and disregard for others, among other harmful means. This type of competition is detrimental to the individual and the society. But what are the root causes of unhealthy competition? Which signs can help you avoid these murky competition grounds? And lastly, what are the benefits ...

Nathan Machoka

Men competing with each other.

Unleash Your Mental Potential: 9 Benefits of Sudoku

Sudoku has captured the hearts and minds of many worldwide for almost four decades. It’s a short form of a longer Japanese phrase “Sūji wa dokushin ni kagiru,” which roughly translates as “the digits are limited to one occurrence.” Its simple rules and intriguing challenges make it a great pastime. Whether you are an adult ...

Nathan Machoka

A Sudoku puzzle.

18 Resourceful Ways That Help Reduce Mental Stress

Many people have experienced stress at some point in their life. People generally sense that modern life is becoming more and more stressful. Leading a stressful life has led to many health issues facing contemporary society. People who experience daily tension and stress will eventually damage their health. 18 resourceful ways to help you relax ...

Max Lu

A woman holding her hand over her face.

10 Practical Ways to Get Rid of Body Odor Naturally

Body odor is a natural occurrence that results from an interaction between sweat and bacteria on your skin. However, unpleasant and persistent body odor (BO) can be the biggest source of self-consciousness, which may impact your self-esteem and social interactions. Luckily, several strategies can help you reduce body odor. But before we delve into these ...

Nathan Machoka

A man with body odor.

7 Effective Habits to Reduce Stress and Find Inner Peace

Modern people face all kinds of pressures. There are many ways to reduce stress, but not all universally apply to different types of people. Many people find relief by satisfying material desires, but they can’t find true happiness. However, some people manage to be at ease and joyful under high pressure. People who are resilient ...

Hermann Rohr

Hiking in nature.

10 Effective Tips to Boost Memory and Prevent Memory Loss Naturally

Do you often find yourself forgetting things every day? Do you enter a room only to forget why you came in? Or suddenly forget your best friend’s name? Are you worried that these frustrating memory lapses could be a sign of Alzheimer’s? The good news is that they probably aren’t. Memory loss can result from ...

Mikel Davis

A man's hands are held protectively around a plastic model of a brain.

Talking to Mom: Your Unexpected Stress Reliever

Finding someone to talk to can be your uncomplicated solution if you feel overwhelmed or like your life has shut down. There are many people in your life that you can lean on. But did you know that talking to your mom can relieve your stress? Though learning this information is confusing and unexpected, studies ...

Viena Abdon

A mother laughing with her daughters.