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How Do You Know When Your Relationship Is Over?

It’s great if you find someone you want to spend your life with—but what if you aren’t sure that this person is the one? How do you know when your relationship is over? Staying in a relationship that’s no longer working for you is the direct route to unhappiness. On the other hand, ending a relationship prematurely because the initial high has worn off is also not a good idea. In this article, we’ll discuss the challenges of ending a relationship and how to make that process as painless as possible—if you decide that’s the right thing to do.

How a Lack of Confidence in Dating Can Hinder You

Do you lack confidence in dating? Why is it a bad idea to delay serious dating? Some people want to date, but they don’t feel confident enough to start doing it. They repeatedly insist that they’ll start dating when X or Y happens—whether X is financial stability or a better haircut. Dating coach Logan Ury refers to such people as “hesitators.” Here’s why delaying dating is a bad idea, according to Logan Ury.

How Extreme Control of Breathing Affects the Body

What role does breathing play in the regulation of bodily functions? How can the control of breathing be used to tap into the body’s latent capabilities? As scientists work to better understand the ways that breath regulates our body’s functions, practitioners of ancient traditions have used breath to control the body for thousands of years. In many cultures, breath is believed to be the energy of life, an energy that can be manipulated to spectacular effect. In this article, we’ll explore the nature of these beliefs using the example of Swami Rama, whose amazing, breath-induced control of his body was

What Matters to God? A Response From C. S. Lewis

What matters to God? What is God chiefly concerned with? In Mere Christianity, C. S. Lewis asserts that we should cultivate Christian virtue. He argues that virtue is essential to human thriving. Most importantly, though, God cares about the kind of people we are. Here’s C. S. Lewis’s take on what matters to God and why that should matter to us.

Will Daylight Saving Time Be Permanent & Do We Want That?

Will Daylight Saving Time (DST) be permanent in 2023? Why are some states opting for permanent DST? Why do we still use DST? We’ve once again “fallen back” to the shorter, darker days of winter. With the autumn time change being dreaded by many, some argue that we should eliminate this practice and stay in Daylight Saving Time year-round. Read on to learn why we use Daylight Saving Time and if it will be permanent starting next year.

How to Conquer Fear: Deconstruct It to Take Away Its Power

Does fear keep you from doing things you want to do or should do? How might you conquer fear so that you can move forward? When you overcome fear and choose to do the right thing every day, you can effect positive change in the world. Ryan Holiday’s Courage Is Calling teaches you how to logically deconstruct your fears, leaving them powerless over you. Continue reading to learn how to conquer fear by taking away its power.

Inflation Is Taxation Without Legislation: Was Friedman Right?

Is the Federal Reserve responsible for inflation? Is inflation essentially a tax? Milton Friedman once said that inflation is taxation without legislation. Edward Griffin agrees. He asserts that the Federal Reserve is responsible for inflation, and he’s concerned that inflation constitutes an unfair, hidden tax whereby the American people pay for the government’s expenditures without realizing it. Read more to understand Griffin’s argument.

Unraveling Aristotle’s Political Theory: The 2 Themes

What is Aristotle’s philosophy regarding politics and government? What function, in Aristotle’s view, does the government serve? According to Aristotle’s political theory, the government exists to maximize the virtue of its citizens. Therefore, it cannot and should not separate politics from questions of morality and personal life circumstances. To understand Aristotle’s argument, we’ll deconstruct it into two themes.

How to Reduce Stress at Work: 2 Ways to Take the Pressure Off

How does the brain interpret stressful situations at work? What can be done to mitigate these pressures? Work environments can be stressful. Employees can feel threatened and unsure. By taking into consideration how the brain works, managers can take some of the pressure off. David Rock discusses two areas in particular: giving feedback in a low-stress way and establishing consistency. Keep reading to learn how to reduce stress at work in these two practical ways.

How to Deal With Uncertainty in Business: 3 Tips

Are things changing at your place of work? Do you know how to deal with uncertainty in business? When you’re managing transition at work, you’ll hit a stage known as “the neutral zone.” In Managing Transitions, Susan and William Bridges refer to this as a time period when the organization is in between the old way of doing business and the new. Continue reading to learn how to deal with uncertainty in business.