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Explanation vs excuse: understanding the difference
Relationships Calm Editorial Team 8/1/24 Relationships Calm Editorial Team 8/1/24

Explanation vs excuse: understanding the difference

Understand the difference between an explanation vs an excuse and why people make excuses. Plus, how to take accountability for your responses with 9 tips.

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How to cultivate altruistic behavior? Try these 10 selfless tips
Personal Growth, Relationships Calm Editorial Team 8/1/24 Personal Growth, Relationships Calm Editorial Team 8/1/24

How to cultivate altruistic behavior? Try these 10 selfless tips

Learn what altruistic behavior is, including examples, benefits, and potential drawbacks. Plus, how to cultivate altruistic behavior with 10 mindful tips.

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How to handle a complainer: 7 tips for replying to negativity
Relationships Calm Editorial Team 8/1/24 Relationships Calm Editorial Team 8/1/24

How to handle a complainer: 7 tips for replying to negativity

Learn how to handle chronic complainers with steps and strategies for listening, responding, and offering advice to transform negativity into positive action.

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The history and impact of the Insight Meditation Society
Meditation & Mindfulness Calm Editorial Team 7/31/24 Meditation & Mindfulness Calm Editorial Team 7/31/24

The history and impact of the Insight Meditation Society

Learn what the Insight Meditation Society (IMS) is, when it was founded, who founded it, and where retreats are held. Plus, the impact of IMS on Western meditation.

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Actor-observer bias: signs, causes, and how to avoid it
Relationships Calm Editorial Team 7/30/24 Relationships Calm Editorial Team 7/30/24

Actor-observer bias: signs, causes, and how to avoid it

Discover what actor observer bias is, including causes, signs, and how this cognitive bias impacts relationships. Plus, 5 tips for avoiding actor observer bias.

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8 active listening techniques to improve communication
Relationships, Personal Growth Calm Editorial Team 7/29/24 Relationships, Personal Growth Calm Editorial Team 7/29/24

8 active listening techniques to improve communication

Discover what active listening is and why it's important for better communication. Plus, 8 active listening techniques and examples of how you can practice them.

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What to say when someone loses a pet
Relationships, Mental Health Calm Editorial Team 7/26/24 Relationships, Mental Health Calm Editorial Team 7/26/24

What to say when someone loses a pet

Not sure what to say when someone loses a pet? Learn 12 examples of things to say, and not say, to comfort and support someone's feelings while grieving a pet.

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How (and why) to think before you speak: 12 mindful tips
Relationships, Personal Growth Calm Editorial Team 7/25/24 Relationships, Personal Growth Calm Editorial Team 7/25/24

How (and why) to think before you speak: 12 mindful tips

Discover the benefits of taking time to think before you speak and learn how to practice it. Plus, 12 tips for implementing thinking before you speak in daily life.

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What is cold mother syndrome? Plus, 9 tips to help you heal
Relationships Calm Editorial Team 7/24/24 Relationships Calm Editorial Team 7/24/24

What is cold mother syndrome? Plus, 9 tips to help you heal

Discover what cold mother syndrome is, including the common causes and its impacts on children and adults. Plus, how to identify and heal from cold parent syndrome.

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What is the receiving gifts love language? Plus, 10 examples
Relationships, Personal Growth Calm Editorial Team 7/23/24 Relationships, Personal Growth Calm Editorial Team 7/23/24

What is the receiving gifts love language? Plus, 10 examples

Learn what receiving gifts as a love language is, including examples, how to do it, and pitfalls to avoid. Plus, why gifts as a love language isn't materialistic.

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What is the physical touch love language? Plus, 8 examples
Relationships, Personal Growth Calm Editorial Team 7/23/24 Relationships, Personal Growth Calm Editorial Team 7/23/24

What is the physical touch love language? Plus, 8 examples

Explore the physical touch love language, including what it is and why it's important. Plus, how to give and receive physical touch in your relationship.

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What is the quality time love language? Plus, 9 examples
Relationships, Personal Growth Calm Editorial Team 7/23/24 Relationships, Personal Growth Calm Editorial Team 7/23/24

What is the quality time love language? Plus, 9 examples

Explore the quality time love language, including examples, why it's important, and what to avoid. Plus, how to show your partner quality time as a love language.

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What is the words of affirmation love language? Plus, 20 examples
Relationships, Personal Growth Calm Editorial Team 7/22/24 Relationships, Personal Growth Calm Editorial Team 7/22/24

What is the words of affirmation love language? Plus, 20 examples

Explore the words of affirmation love language, including examples and how to use them effectively. Plus, what to avoid if this is your partner's love language.

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What is the acts of service love language? Plus, 4 examples
Relationships, Personal Growth Calm Editorial Team 7/22/24 Relationships, Personal Growth Calm Editorial Team 7/22/24

What is the acts of service love language? Plus, 4 examples

Learn what the acts of service love language is and examples of giving and receiving love through helping and supporting each other.

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How to find your love language: 5 ways to give & receive love
Relationships, Personal Growth Calm Editorial Team 7/22/24 Relationships, Personal Growth Calm Editorial Team 7/22/24

How to find your love language: 5 ways to give & receive love

Learn about the 5 love languages and how to find your partner’s (and your own) in order to build stronger emotional connections with your loved ones.

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How to stay positive around negative people? Try these 7 tips
Relationships, Personal Growth Calm Editorial Team 7/19/24 Relationships, Personal Growth Calm Editorial Team 7/19/24

How to stay positive around negative people? Try these 7 tips

Learn how to stay positive around negative people and attitudes with our 7 mindful tips. Plus, understand why some people might be more negative than others.

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Feeling distant from your partner? Signs, causes & what to do
Relationships, Personal Growth Calm Editorial Team 7/19/24 Relationships, Personal Growth Calm Editorial Team 7/19/24

Feeling distant from your partner? Signs, causes & what to do

Feeling distant from your partner in a relationship can be normal. Learn the 5 signs that it may be a problem & what to do when you're feeling emotionally distant.

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Benefits of alone time, and 5 signs you need more of it
Mental Health Calm Editorial Team 7/18/24 Mental Health Calm Editorial Team 7/18/24

Benefits of alone time, and 5 signs you need more of it

Learn the mental health benefits of alone time, the signs you need it & how to get more time alone. Plus, how to know if you're spending too much time alone.

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How to manage your inner critic (and build an inner coach)
Mental Health Calm Editorial Team 7/17/24 Mental Health Calm Editorial Team 7/17/24

How to manage your inner critic (and build an inner coach)

Discover what an inner critic is, learn how to manage it effectively, and understand the difference between an inner critic and an inner coach.

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Can THC help with ADHD (or will it make it worse)?
Mental Health Calm Editorial Team 7/17/24 Mental Health Calm Editorial Team 7/17/24

Can THC help with ADHD (or will it make it worse)?

Discover the impact of THC on people with ADHD and if it can help symptoms or make them worse. Plus, 8 alternative therapies and treatments for ADHD.

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