[17 Jul 2008 | No Comment | 53 views]
Are You Singing the Low Self-Esteem Blues?

“People say that they liked my presentation, but it was nothing like it should have been. I can’t believe they didn’t notice all the mistakes I made.”

“She didn’t say hi to me when I came into the chat room. I know that means she is angry and doesn’t like me.”

“She turned me down for [...]

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Life Style, Relationships »

8 Easy Ways To Make New Friends and Meet People
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Whether you’re attending a new school or looking for a date, meeting people and making friends can be awkward and challenging. However, it doesn’t have to be so hard. Try a few of these simple tips, and you’ll be on your way in no time.

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Homework »

Create Space: Make The Most Of Your Study Time
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Your study space is critical to your ability to study effectively. After all, if you can’t concentrate, you certainly can’t expect to learn very well.

This does not necessarily mean that you have to find a place that’s completely silent and set it up as your study area, but it does mean you should find someplace to study that fits your specific personality and learning style.

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Advice, Relationships »

Surviving a Breakup: 7 Tips
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Few things hurt more than being dumped. In fact, most people would rather be body slammed by a sumo wrestler than endure the pain and loneliness of heartbreak.

Though breaking up is depressing, your life’s far from over. It’s important to see the end of a relationship as the beginning of a new chapter in your life. Here are a few tips on how to let go of your ex and move on with your life.

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Advice, Health »

The Pill: What It Is and How It Works
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The first time you heard someone say “The Pill,” you probably wondered, “The Pill for what?” Well, “The Pill” refers to lots of different kinds of birth control pills — oral medications you take to keep yourself from getting pregnant. In addition to preventing pregnancy, birth control pills also used to treat a number of other health conditions, from severe acne to painful periods to a condition known as polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).

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Headline, Life Style »

Are You Singing the Low Self-Esteem Blues?
[17 Jul 2008 | No Comment | 53 views]
“People say that they liked my presentation, but it was nothing like it should have been. I can’t believe they didn’t notice all the mistakes I made.”
“She didn’t say hi to me when I came into the chat room. I know that means she is angry and doesn’t like me.”

“She turned me down for a date! I’m so embarrassed and humiliated. No one likes or cares about me. I’ll never find a girlfriend. I’ll always be alone.”

“I got an F on the test. I don’t understand anything in this class. I’m such an idiot. Who am I fooling? I shouldn’t be taking this class. I’m stupid and I don’t belong in college.”

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Featured, Health »

How To Help a Friend With an Eating Disorder
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One day, your friend is eating pizza with the works and drinking soda at your birthday party. A few weeks later, she can’t bear the thought of pepperoni — or any of her other favorite foods. Maybe she’s making excuses not to eat lunch at school, or maybe you’ve heard her vomiting in the bathroom. Maybe you’ve seen her lose weight, but she doesn’t even seem to notice the change in her appearance. In any case, she’s going downhill fast, and you’re worried about her. What should you do? Read on for answers.

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