Author: Lori O'Mara

Most people have had to deal with a difficult boss at least once in their lives. Whether you are perfectly happy to be managed or whether you are trying to climb the ranks at your company, you might eventually encounter a difficult boss.  Whether this person is clueless about managing a team, has difficulty managing their own emotions, doesn't hold an ounce of empathy in their bones or simply isn’t effective, the bottom line is that their (in)ability to manage and create team unity can...

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It can be devastating to learn that the odds are stacked against you when it comes to having children. Being infertile can put real strain on a marriage or relationship, so much so that it can drive a wedge between the two people in that relationship. You do not have to let infertility dominate your life. Here are ten ways that couples can cope with infertility: 1. Acknowledge that this is actually a real problem. Many people, especially those who do not already have children, will simply try...

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About a third of people have occasional sleeplessness, without about ten percent of the population experiencing chronic insomnia. Whether your insomnia is only occasional or whether it is something you deal with every single night, here are a few tips to try to improve insomnia and sleep better. 1. Improve your sleep hygiene. If you are finding it difficult to sleep on a regular basis, it may because the habits leading up to your bedtime are actually preventing you from sleeping. For...

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No matter what your relationship is with your parents or other important people in your life, coming out can be nerve-wracking. It is, however, a rite of passage and ensures that you do not have to have to spend so much time and emotional energy hiding a huge part of who you are from some of the most important people in your life. Whether you are expecting rejection or acceptance, telling your family and friends about your sexual identity is an important step. Still, many people want to know...

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What is survivor guilt? Survivor guilt is the experience of living through an extraordinary event and experiencing feelings of guilt for surviving. The "event" could be anything from escaping an accident (a car crash or house fire), to surviving high intensity/high stress situations (a bank robbery or police stand-off) or a more large-scale event such as a terrorist attack (like 9/11 or the most recent Orlando shooting at Pulse, a gay nightclub where a gunman left 49 people dead and 53...

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Those who have never experienced depression might believe that you will always know that you are depressed. Those currently experiencing depression, however, know that depression can sneak up on you and you might find yourself in its midst, without even realizing why you feel the way you do. Knowing the signs of depression can help you identify this condition and seek help as soon as possible. Here are the most common ten signs of depression. 1. Physical pain While we usually consider...

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When you survive a traumatic experience that your family members or friends did not, many people expect you to be relieved. What you feel, instead, is shock, grief, and even guilt. You may even feel responsible for the deaths of the people around you or that there was something more that you could have done to help those other people. These feelings are called survivor’s guilt and they are surprisingly common.  Here are some signs you may be suffering from survivor's guilt and how to cope...

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Not every therapist is going to be right for every person. Not every therapist has the same training or specialty. Who your friends see might not be the right choice for you if you have different issues that you need to discuss. If you are just starting to look for a therapist and you have never seen one before, you might not know what constitutes the right therapist for you. If you are a beginner in the world of therapy, check out this Beginner's Guide to Finding the Right Therapist. Should I...

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Every person experiences sadness, stress, grief, and guilt. These are normal human emotions, but there are times when these emotions start to take over your life. Seeing a therapist can be a great way to work through difficult emotions, learning how to deal with them straight-on. Sometimes just saying something out loud to a person who is trained to help you analyze and handle your anxiety or sadness can solve the problem. The big question, though, is when to find a therapist? 1. Every emotion...

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It’s normal to get nervous from time to time, especially in nerve-wracking situations like public speaking. Many people confuse normal nervousness with an anxiety disorder and, conversely, many people believe that the anxiety they constantly feel is just normal nervousness. How do you know if you have an anxiety disorder? The best way is to talk to a doctor or a therapist, but here are some of the most common signs. 1. You worry about everything. You do not just worry about situations that...

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