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Alternative medicine
fromNatural Health News
3 days ago

Study: Your brain is wired to make weight loss difficult, and it's not a lack of willpower

The brain defends a biologically set weight range, triggering hormonal and metabolic changes that increase hunger and lower metabolism, making sustained weight loss difficult.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

Expressing Gratitude in a Time of Deprivation

Gratitude strengthens happiness, resilience, and relationships but faces barriers from pervasive fear, hate, marginalization, and insecurity.
Wellness
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

How to Quiet Food Noise Without Medication

GLP-1 medications can reduce intrusive food thoughts, but side effects, cost, and high discontinuation rates make regular, guilt-free eating and well-being focus important alternatives.
Exercise
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Start small, keep a log, picture the end result: 17 experts' top tips on how to stay motivated

Small, specific rituals and incentives—imaginative scenarios, brief tidying, timed music, mortality reminders, and TV rewards—boost motivation and sustain productive action.
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Mindfulness
fromPsychology Today
6 months ago

Why Boredom Feels Unbearable for People With ADHD

Boredom in ADHD is not just discomfort; it can cause significant emotional distress and several negative behavioral outcomes.
Chronic boredom can lead to impulsivity and decreased motivation in individuals with ADHD, necessitating structured approaches to coping.
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#self-control
fromPsychology Today
7 months ago
Parenting

Rediscovering our Natural Self-Control

Using situational self-control strategies is more effective than relying on willpower alone for achieving goals.
fromPsychology Today
7 months ago
Mental health

No Willpower Needed: Proven Techniques to Boost Self-Control

Self-control is vital for bridging immediate desires and long-term goals.
Automating behaviors and building habits facilitates effortless self-control.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
7 months ago

No Willpower Needed: Proven Techniques to Boost Self-Control

Self-control is vital for bridging immediate desires and long-term goals.
Automating behaviors and building habits facilitates effortless self-control.
more#self-control
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