A Conscious Rethink: Relationship, Personal Development & Mental Health Blog

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People with low emotional intelligence use these 12 phrases without realizing their impact

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If you’re trying to impress people with these 9 behaviors, it’s having the opposite effect

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How To Get Along With Someone You Fundamentally Disagree With

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12 things you unknowingly do because you’re secretly unhappy in your relationship

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15 things to start doing now to get ahead of everyone else in 5 years’ time

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Men Who Are Truly Serious About Their Partners Never Engage In These 11 Toxic Habits

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12 Signs Your Partner Loves Your Kids More Than They Love You

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People who can’t let go of the past often display these 10 behaviors

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Couples who do these 13 things for each other are the happiest of all

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If you don’t want to be taken for granted by your partner, say goodbye to these 15 habits

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12 Red Flags That Scream “This Person Is Plotting Against You”

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13 Crazy Behaviors That Prove You’re Under A Narcissist’s Spell

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If you want to enjoy your own company, say goodbye to these 12 behaviors

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11 clumsy questions you should never ask someone who is struggling with their mental health

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People who feel life’s not been fair to them display these 12 behaviors

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The Best Way To Respond To A Compliment: 11 Sophisticated Things To Say

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If you’ve experienced these 12 things in life, you’re gaining wisdom and maturity

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People who are ambitious but have hidden insecurities display these 12 behaviors

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If you answer “Never” to these 12 questions, you’re mentally stronger than most

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12 Excuses People Make That Keep Them Chained To A Life Of Disappointment

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10 things you should stop worrying about (because they don’t matter in the long run)

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People Who Can Think Critically Display These 12 Behaviors

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12 Unforgivable Acts That Prove Your Partner Doesn’t Really Love You

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If you finally want to beat procrastination, put these 10 little hacks into practice

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People who love you but don’t know when to back off display these 12 behaviors

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If you want to finish this year on a high note, it’s time to adopt these 10 new habits

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12 Sinister Mind Games Narcissists Play When You Try To Leave

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11 Burning Signs You’re Probably Better Off Without A Partner

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People who can’t handle criticism often react in these 11 childish ways

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11 Reasons You Look Forward To Being Apart From Your Spouse

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12 Behaviors That Successful People Would Simply Never Indulge In

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People who are pushovers in their relationships display these 10 traits

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If someone has these 12 traits, they’re a really lovely person

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12 Replies That Put People In Their Place When They Are Rude To You

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If you want lasting love, stop believing these 12 common assumptions about relationships

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Strict parents inadvertently promote these 13 behaviors in their adult children (and it’s not all bad)

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If you’ve accomplished these 12 things, you’re more successful than you give yourself credit for

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10 Ways Your Brain Works Differently If You Are Very Practical, Savvy Person

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10 Bold Moves Single Women Should Make To Attract The Right Kind Of Love

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People who act friendly but secretly dislike you exhibit these 10 revealing behaviors

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If you want to greatly improve your quality of life, say goodbye to these 11 behaviors

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The Loner’s Manifesto: 11 Reasons You’ve Given Up On Friendship Altogether

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People who are deeply selfish often display these 12 involuntary behaviors

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If you don’t want to be insecure for the rest of your life, stop doing these 12 things

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Self-confident people who never feel the urge to impress anyone display these 11 traits

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Men Fall For Women Who Never Do These 13 Things

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People who are stuck in survival mode usually display these 8 behaviors

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13 signs you’ve got a mysterious personality and people rarely ever “get” you

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Men Who Hold Misogynistic Views Usually Display These 12 Traits

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If you want to be the best version of yourself, stop doing these 12 things

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People Who Don’t Take Crap From Anyone Usually Display These 10 Traits

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9 Blunt Reasons Why Most Men Can’t Handle A Female Empath

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People Who Attract Positive Friends Do These 12 Things Differently

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Couples who end up like roommates not partners do these 11 things regularly

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8 behaviors that reveal you’ve dropped the act and become your authentic self

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13 signs you’re desperate for a fresh start in life (on a subconscious level)

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12 tiresome signs someone is being a martyr to gain sympathy and control

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If you want a less stressful life, start saying no to these 12 things

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People Who Use These 12 Phrases Seriously Lack Social Skills

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12 Behaviors That Make You Instantly Unlikable When Meeting New People

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9 Reasons Being Single In Your 40s, 50s, And Beyond Is More Popular Than Ever

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13 signs your childhood was not happy, even if it looked perfect on the outside

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People who secretly despise authority often demonstrate these 11 behaviors

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If you want to stop sabotaging your long-term happiness, avoid these 10 things

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10 Regrettable Qualities Of People Who Grew Up Rich

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10 Signs Someone Has A Good Heart (Even Though They’re Difficult To Deal With)

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9 Things You Do Without Thinking Because You’re Secretly Unhappy

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12 Behaviors That Indicate Someone Is Not To Be Trusted

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People who demonstrate excellent judgment have these 12 traits

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11 Behaviors Of Someone Who Claims To Care About You But Is Actually Controlling

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13 Gut-Wrenching Signs You’re Losing Your Partner Slowly But Surely

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How To Stand Your Ground And Assert Yourself (Without Raising Your Voice)

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People who grew up with no close friends display these 12 traits as adults

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11 clever ways to get in someone’s good books (without resorting to people-pleasing)

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12 phrases emotionally intelligent people use to make an instant connection

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12 Qualities Of People Who Always Seem To Keep It Together

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14 Types Of People Who Will Find Retirement So Dull They’ll Want To Go Back To Work

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12 subtle body language gestures that make you appear more trustworthy to others

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12 Behaviors That Reveal Someone Subconsciously Dislikes You

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True emotional maturity comes to people who focus on these 12 things

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Do these 11 simple things and greater self-confidence will be your reward

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12 Snarky Things To Say When Someone Underestimates Your Intelligence

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People who are happy on the surface but broken underneath display these 12 behaviors

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If you crave happiness but can’t seem to find it, say goodbye to these 12 behaviors

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11 signs you’re destined for success, even if you haven’t achieved much yet

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Men Who Date Later In Life Prefer These 11 Qualities In A Woman

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10 Tragic Reasons Someone Might Be Stuck Living In The Past

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12 Phrases Only Highly Authentic People Ever Use

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12 Ways Narcissists Undermine Your Self-Esteem Without You Realizing

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11 types of people you need to leave behind (so you can move forward)

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