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#SelfCoaching – What causes depression?
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#SelfCoaching – What causes depression?

The exact cause of depression is unknown. What is known is that there are some common factors that may actuate depression and depressive symptoms. The following five factors may be related to your depression: Physical illness can be associated with depression. Diabetes, thyroid disorders, cancer, congestive heart failure, Parkinson’s disease, chronic, incurable, and painful conditions…

Do You Love Your Children More than You Hate Your Ex?
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Do You Love Your Children More than You Hate Your Ex?

It’s a simple question. One would think that the answer would be a no-brainer, but it’s not – not for many. Why is it so hard to understand that kids should not be involved in the problems of their divorced or separated parents? They should not be put in the middle…ever! Gaining your child’s love…

This Is How Often You Should Be Having Sex For Optimal Health
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This Is How Often You Should Be Having Sex For Optimal Health

Eat your vegetables and fruits, get seven to nine hours of sleep, don’t smoke, walk 30 minutes a day, stand more, stress less, be more mindful. It can be quite an undertaking to arrange and maintain a schedule that promotes health and longevity. And interestingly, the one activity you may not be placing high enough…

Exercise to Release Endorphins and Get More Done
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Exercise to Release Endorphins and Get More Done

I write often about the benefits of exercise, since there are so many and they’re so important. Regular exercise helps you stay at a healthy body weight, boosts your energy and mood, reduces your risk of lots of diseases, and so much more. This time, though, I want to talk about how exercise triggers the…

Top 5 Foods to Eat When You’re Stressed Out
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Top 5 Foods to Eat When You’re Stressed Out

Feeling stressed out lately? Here’s the deal. Your life is never going to be stress-free. But that’s ok. A little stress is good because those adrenaline surges prepare you to protect yourself in a fight or flight situation. And while you don’t have to run from sabertooth tigers like your distant ancestors probably did, you…

About Intermittent Fasting: Possible Benefits and How to Try It
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About Intermittent Fasting: Possible Benefits and How to Try It

Let’s talk about intermittent fasting since it’s been getting increasing attention lately from the medical community. It’s exactly what it sounds like: interspersing extended periods of not eating in between regular meals. You don’t (necessarily) change what you eat or how much you eat at a meal. You just change when you eat. This isn’t…