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Psychologist and multiple personality expert, Bethany Brand, puts the figure even higher, at between one and three percent - potentially as prevalent as bipolar disorder. The New York Times published a 26-line ode to twilight sleep beginning with a line from Wordsworth: Birth is but a sleep and forgetting. Whatever you …

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We didn't have a chance to beg the gods to take me! The results were a strong indicator of the power of self-affirmation in the midst of a task--especially self-talk, which was actually found to be the most successful tactic no matter what phase of the game the players were …

This is in contrast to those who start out with high ideals but not a lot of patience for those they serve. Over time, this work exposed the visceral impacts of combat trauma, including the unremitting terror soldiers experienced after returning home. I can't expect people to act the way …

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It's as I described with the example of my angry child. From this idea: "You got to be in THE GAME to win THE GAME." And the key to staying in the game is education. Having just a piece of fruit, some carrots, or a plain salad will challenge your …

The liquid you decide to drink must have less than five grams of sugar. Giving yourself time away from screens and devices that emit blue light allows the natural sleep hormones to take action, giving you much more restful sleep. I told him as much during that visit to the …

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After scoring the tests, they gave the teachers the names of some kids in their class who, according to the Harvard Test of Inflected Acquisition, were on the verge of experiencing a substantial leap forward in their general learning abilities. There are videos on YouTube, in which you can watch …

The body responds to injury through the somatic reflex arc (the reflexes processed solely by the spinal cord). This definition is quickly dismissed when we sit down with Major Matina Jewell (retired), one of the most decorated female officers in Australian military history. This technique is useful when exploring thoughts …

Mantras and affirmations are strong tools that have been used for thousands of years in prayer and meditation. As you reparent the inner child through these loving and supportive words, that child will begin to love and appreciate itself as never before. The mistake I made was in thinking that …

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Aside from helping remove gunk between your teeth and gums, staving off the dreaded gum recession, studies show that people who floss have a lower incidence of heart disease. There is a stream of favor always available to the golden child. Getting past this roadblock is going to be the …

Then, after week two, they cut me from the practice squad. More often than not, we make decisions based on feelings rather than logic. Yet this is a very common occurrence in many homes for many children. This makes the fate of babies who, for whatever reasons, are deprived of …

In some cases, medicine is not immediately available. To build trust you will need to give it time, talk often and be aware of the feelings the other person has. When it tells you this, know that it is only testing you. Because whatever you have done in the past …