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The art of contentment: How to stop wanting more while still achieving your goals

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The Secret To Rapid Personal Growth Lies In Embracing These 8 Uncomfortable Truths

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If you do these 7 things, you have a Hero Complex and are stuck trying to ‘save’ everyone

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10 signs your “laziness” is actually just mental and emotional overwhelm

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If someone displays these 9 behaviors, they aren’t as open-minded as they want you to think

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The Secret Of Likability: 7 Habits Of People Everyone Gets Along With

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Integrity Isn’t Just About Honesty: 8 Key Behaviors Many People Don’t Pay Enough Attention To

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If you want to start a new chapter of your story at midlife, start with 12 bold steps

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People who are always on time or early to things usually share 10 specific traits

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9 powerful ways to invest in yourself that give the best bang for your buck

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11 Things Middle-Aged Men Look For In The Woman They’ll Spend The Rest Of Their Life With

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7 Often-Criticized Behaviors That Are Actually Signs Of Emotional Intelligence

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If you want to become the best version of yourself after 40, stop making 11 common mistakes

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People Who Seem Genuine But Are Actually Fake Exhibit 8 Telling Behaviors

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If you’ve passed these 12 milestones by midlife, you’re pretty darn successful already

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9 Things Your Workspace Says About Your Personality

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People Who Moved Home A Lot As Children Often Display 9 Traits As Adults

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Emotionally mature people communicate their needs using 7 simple phrases

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7 Behaviors That Show Someone Has Self-Respect But Is Not Arrogant

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8 Blunt Reasons You’ll Lose Most Of Your Friends In Midlife And Beyond

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9 Signs You’re Living In Alignment With Your Authentic Self

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The art of being alone: 10 signs you’re actually happier as a single person

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If you want to become more a disciplined person, start doing 8 things every morning

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People who stay in unhappy relationships usually display these 12 behaviors

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9 things old-school parents said that aren’t good advice anymore

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9 Signs You’ve Developed Into A Deep Thinker As You’ve Gotten Older

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7 Conversation Hacks That Will Boost Your Social Skills By At Least 50%

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People who overthink everything in life tend to share 10 bad mental habits

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9 Skills To Master By 40 That Only Grow More Important As You Get Older

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The Paradox Of Self-Awareness: Why Knowing Yourself Better Can Feel Worse Before It Feels Better

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If you want people to genuinely look forward to seeing you, drop these 12 off-putting behaviors

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If you see 9 signs in your life, it’s time you started being a little bit more selfish

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10 Stresses That Peak During Midlife, Before They Begin To Ease Off

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Parents who want to raise their sons to be perfect gentlemen should encourage these 11 behaviors

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Intelligent People Stop Complaining About These 12 Things As They Get Older

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Without These 12 Crucial Ingredients, Your Relationship Is Probably Doomed

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8 Things Your Mind Will Want To Reject As You Get Older

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People who don’t need the approval of others to feel good tend to believe these 11 things

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11 Blunt Reasons You Actually Feel Better Whenever Your Spouse Is Away

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How To Make The Absolute Most Of Your Midlife (Instead Of Wasting These Prime Years)

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10 Damaging Lies About Aging That Society Can’t Seem To Stop Spreading

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Couples who become glorified roommates make these 12 mistakes again and again

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12 Things You Can Finally Stop Giving A Damn About Once You Hit 40

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7 daily habits that will leave you feeling more in control of your life

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I Live With Bipolar Disorder, Here Are 7 Things I Wish People Knew About It

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If you want to sound more confident around others, use these 10 phrases in conversation

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12 Blunt Reasons You Don’t Like Being Around People (Especially Now You’re Older)

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9 reasons you might be feeling lost in life (and what to do about it)

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8 modern distractions that are silently stealing your ability to think deeply

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People who are genuinely secure don’t waste energy on these 9 common concerns

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If you’ve been through these 8 challenges and survived, you’re stronger than you know

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If you want to stay connected to your children as they grow up, these 12 behaviors are key

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Emotionally mature people respond to disrespect with these 9 dignified strategies

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7 behaviors that show someone is far more shallow than they want you to think

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12 Things You Will Definitely Not Regret Doing In Your Midlife Years

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If you can’t break 10 harmful attachments as you mature, you’ll never move forward in life

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8 Things Narcissists Do When They Realize You’ve Figured Them Out

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If your childhood lacked these 9 essential experiences, you’re likely compensating as an adult

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7 quiet gestures that reveal more about someone’s character than their words ever could

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9 Behaviors That Show Someone Is Secretly Jealous Of You

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12 Things You Don’t Realize You’re Doing That Scream “Classy” After 40

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8 surprising traits of people who become more resilient with age

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9 subtle ways emotionally unavailable people reveal themselves without realizing it

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The lost art of civil disagreement: 8 tips for discussing controversial topics without it descending into a screaming match

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12 Ways To Support Your Partner Through Menopause (Most Men Get This Wrong)

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9 phrases only true introverts use regularly, so says psychology

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10 Annoying “Old Person” Habits You Should Avoid Forming At All Costs

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People who fake happiness to hide their broken selves engage in 8 revealing behaviors

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If you don’t want to remain unhappy as you get older, break these 9 habits now

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9 Morning Habits Of People Who Stay Sharp In Their 60s And Beyond

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When someone values your time, they will demonstrate these 8 respectful behaviors consistently

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People who seem calm but are anxious underneath display 7 telltale behaviors

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If you excel at these 9 behaviors, you’re already doing better than most people in life

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Women who were never shown how to love themselves growing up often display 8 specific behaviors as adults

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7 Ways Your Life Purpose Changes After 40 (And Why That’s Good)

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12 Things Every Woman Should Tell Themselves As They Get Older

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11 Triggers That Can Push Adult Children To Cut Their Parents Out Of Their Life

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9 Behaviors That Show A Coworker Has Genuine Machiavellian Intentions

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8 Things Your Aging Parents Aren’t Telling You (But Desperately Want To)

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9 Behaviors That Show Someone Is A Good Person (Without Them Saying A Word)

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The art of not caring too much: 8 simple ways to live a happy life

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People who are deeply empathetic but struggle to connect with others display these 9 behaviors

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7 Ways Your Parents’ Marriage Shaped Your Own (For Better or Worse)

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8 Signs Your Pursuit Of Self-Improvement Has Become Self-Destructive

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8 Signs You Have A Lone Wolf Personality (Rather Than That Of An Introvert)

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Middle-aged people who feel old in their bones and minds engage in 12 damaging habits

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People who have no close family to lean on usually exhibit these 8 unique traits

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11 Things A Mature Man Would Never Do To The Woman He Loves

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People who need the TV on to fall asleep at night do so for these 7 reasons, according to psychology

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12 Subtle Signs You’re Aging Beautifully (Even If You Don’t Think You Are)

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