My Rebel Diaries

It is probably not a surprise to you that positivity is, inherently, at the center of positive psychology. Positivity doesn’t always refer to simply smiling and looking cheerful, however—positivity is more about one’s overall perspective on life and their tendency to focus on all that is good in life. In this piece, we’ll cover the helpRead More

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Exercise and mental health

Exercise has many benefits, not only for your physical health but also your mental health. In your brain, exercise stimulates chemicals that improve your mood and the parts of the brain responsible for memory and learning.Benefits of exercise Physical activity and exercise has many benefits. It can: Mental health benefits of exercise Exercise releases chemicals…Read More

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17 Self-Love Quotes to Remind You of Your Worth

You are worthy of love—most importantly, your own love. Get inspired with these self-love quotes and start your journey to self-acceptance.Why self-love is importantLove is a basic human need and that need for love is so powerful that it can even override other basic needs such as food and shelter, says Kristin Orlowski, PhD, licensed clinical…Read More

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Social Services Careers

Most people with a social services career gain personal satisfaction from helping people throughout their workday. Most social services careers require compassion and dedication. Social services workers play an important role in people's lives. Social services careers attract individuals who enjoy helping people, who want to help individuals make their lives better. Typically, people with…Read More

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Psychological Skills Training Critical To Athlete’s Success!

Psychological skills training (PST) is as important to the athlete as physical training and can contribute 50-90% of their performance. Goal setting, self-talk, mental imagery and mental rehearsal, and relaxation are the four most prominent PST methods used by athletes. Like technical or tactical aspects of a sport, they must be learned, developed, and practiced…Read More

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Medications for Alcohol Use Disorder

2. American Psychiatric Association. Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. 5th ed. Washington, DC: American Psychiatric Association;2013:490–491.3. National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism. National Institutes of Health. Alcohol facts and statistics. March 2015. http://www.niaaa.nih.gov/alcohol-health/overview-alcohol-consumption/alcohol-facts-and-statistics. Accessed December 2, 2015.4. U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. Alcohol misuse: screening and behavioral counseling interventions in primary care.…Read More

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Do Positive Affirmations Really Work? Here’s What Mental Health Experts