Personal Growth + Development

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How Childhood Trauma Could Be Mistaken for ADHD

Children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) receive a diagnosis based on their behavior: age-inappropriate fidgeting, inattentiveness, hyperactivity, and trouble sitting still and concentrating. However, according to new research presented in 2014 at the Pediatric Academic Societies annual meeting in Vancouver, Canada, these behaviors may also be linked to childhood trauma. A research team analyzed data about […]

Sarah Biren

Sarah Biren

Founder of The Creative Palate

 · 4 min read

Psychological Art Test: First Thing You See Reveals Your Best Quality

Optical illusions are not only clever, but they are notorious for revealing certain personality traits! Look closely at the image below…the first object you see will reveal your best quality and what it can mean for you. Ready? Go! There’s a lot going on… we know. But it’ll be interesting to see where your subconscious […]

Chantel Brink

Chantel Brink

Freelance Writer

 · 6 min read

Your Sleeping Position Says A Surprising Amount About You

Have you ever wondered if the way you sleep could reveal something about your personality? While it might seem ridiculous, there’s a definite connection between our sleep positions and certain aspects of our character. Research conducted by sleep psychologists and experts sheds light on this exciting relationship and potentially shows how our subconscious minds manifest […]

Sean Cate

Sean Cate

Freelance Writer

 · 3 min read

9 Tips on How To Keep A Man Happy and Present

It can be incredibly frustrating dealing with the lack of commitment we women so often face from potential partners. Sure, not everyone is worth sticking around for, but when you find that special person, what can you do to keep the relationship strong? You should never have to compromise who you are, but there are […]

Jade Small

Jade Small

Freelance Writer

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“Taking Facebook Quizzes Could Get Your Identity Stolen”-Police

Over a billion people on planet Earth use Facebook. It’s by far the most popular social network by the number of users it has. As is expected, not everyone on Facebook means good. There are a lot of hackers and cybercriminals who use Facebook and other social media platforms as their hunting ground. For this […]

The Hearty Soul

The Hearty Soul

Health Network

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10 Morning Habits We Should Say Goodbye to Once and For All

It’s pretty easy to have bad habits in the morning. I know that the first thing I do is roll over and check my phone, then stumble into the kitchen to make coffee. But these bad morning habits are ones that I’ve decided I need to break. Forgetting to Stretch You’d think after a long […]

Maria Sykes

Maria Sykes

The Hearty Soul Team

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5 Ways To Spot A Fake Friend

Making friends as adults is difficult. Finding genuine friends who have no ulterior motives is even harder. Knowing a fake friend from a genuine one is critical for your happiness and for preventing you from wasting time, energy, and emotion on someone who isn’t worth it. Thankfully, there are plenty of little red flags to […]

Julie Hambleton

Julie Hambleton

The Hearty Soul Team

 · 2 min read

Jim Carrey Explains How He Began His Spiritual Journey

Who really am I? Why am I here? What is the meaning of life? For millennia, people have desired to answer these questions in hopes of giving substance to their lives. While some people believe they have succeeded in finding the ever-elusive truth, others give up before they even start. In recent years, despite all […]

Leah Berenson

Leah Berenson

Freelance Writer

 · 5 min read

Here’s Why You Should Give or Receive At Least 8 Hugs a Day

Hugging is a powerful form of self-expression. We express various kinds of emotions, moods, and feelings through hugs. These include happiness, joy, excitement, fear, sadness, pity, love, and admiration. We also give to receive hugs to express care and comfort. Hugs are amazing. There’s a deep human connection that comes from linking your body with […]

Stacy Robertson

Stacy Robertson

Writer and researcher