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Irina Zhuravleva is a psychologist and journalist with over 15 years of experience in both fields. She began her career as a clinical psychologist, specializing in relationship counseling and emotional well-being. After earning her Ph.D. in psychology, Irina discovered her passion for storytelling and transitioned into journalism. She worked as a columnist for several renowned magazines, writing about mental health, personal growth, and social issues.

Irina is also the author of two best-selling books that explore the intersection of psychology and modern life. Alongside her writing, she continues to provide private counseling sessions and frequently appears as a guest speaker at international conferences. Her unique ability to blend scientific expertise with compelling narratives has made her a trusted voice in both psychology and media.

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Fearful-Avoidant Triggers – Why Do I Feel Triggered by Both Closeness and Distance?
Fearful-Avoidant Triggers – Why Do I Feel Triggered by Both Closeness and Distance?

Start with a 10‑minute daily practice: alternate brief approach tasks toward emotional closeness, brief withdrawal tasks toward personal space, record pre‑task anxiety on a 0–10...

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05 December, 2025
What Is Empathy? Definition, Examples, and Its Impact
What Is Empathy? Definition, Examples, and Its Impact

Practice a focused 10-minute active-listening routine daily: set a timer for 10 minutes; review one page of recent notes; note pauses, pitch shifts, facial tension,...

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05 December, 2025
7 Reasons You Might Let People Mistreat You (And How to Set Boundaries)
7 Reasons You Might Let People Mistreat You (And How to Set Boundaries)

Keep a dated log (screenshots, timestamps, recorded statements) as primary proof; do not erase evidence and preserve messages until a safe resolution is possible. Address...

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05 December, 2025
10 Signs You Might Be Settling in Your Relationship – How to Find Real Love
10 Signs You Might Be Settling in Your Relationship – How to Find Real Love

Immediate action: schedule a 30‑minute weekly check‑in and list three items: what is needed, what feels fulfilling, and the single strongest desire for the next...

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05 December, 2025
What Is the Mother Wound? 7 Signs You’re Affected
What Is the Mother Wound? 7 Signs You’re Affected

Begin weekly 50‑minute trauma‑informed therapy sessions focused on boundary setting, emotion regulation, and processing early relational pain to improve daily functioning within 8–12 weeks. Keep...

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05 December, 2025
Selective Attention Theories in Psychology – Models and Evidence
Selective Attention Theories in Psychology – Models and Evidence

Recommendation: Implement short, targeted executive-control training for childhood: 20 sessions of 25 minutes focused on conflict-resolution tasks; apply attention-training protocols that progressively lower distractor salience...

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05 December, 2025
How to Avoid the Expectations vs Reality Trap – Practical Tips
How to Avoid the Expectations vs Reality Trap – Practical Tips

Prioritize measurable short-term goals: set weekly checkpoints, record progress, and run a concise post-mortem after each milestone. Maintain a running analysis sheet with baseline, variance...

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05 December, 2025
60 How Well Do You Know Me Questions to Improve Your Relationships
60 How Well Do You Know Me Questions to Improve Your Relationships

Schedule a 15-minute weekly check-in: each partner selects 3 prompts from the list below, records concise answers on a shared device, and swaps profiles monthly...

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05 December, 2025
What to Do When Your Partner Says They Need Space
What to Do When Your Partner Says They Need Space

Set the setting clearly in one short message: state the exact duration, the medium (text only), and the single check-in moment (for example, 72 hours...

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05 December, 2025
10 Ways to Say I’m Breaking Up With You Without Being a Jerk
10 Ways to Say I’m Breaking Up With You Without Being a Jerk

Hold the conversation in person in a private, neutral room; use the phone only if safety, distance, or logistics demand it. Plan the time beforehand,...

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05 December, 2025
Back to School Season – Stress-Free Tips to Help You Succeed
Back to School Season – Stress-Free Tips to Help You Succeed

Set the household calendar immediately: block wake time, a 20–30 minute focused homework activity, a 15–30 minute active break, and a clear finish time for...

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05 December, 2025
How to Get Over Someone You Never Dated – Practical Steps to Move On
How to Get Over Someone You Never Dated – Practical Steps to Move On

Implement a 14-day contact pause: mute notifications, archive the thread, and physically step back from places where the other person appears. This will give privacy...

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05 December, 2025
How to Cope When Your Ex Starts Dating Again – Practical Tips to Heal and Move On
How to Cope When Your Ex Starts Dating Again – Practical Tips to Heal and Move On

Start a 30-day no-contact rule. Block social profiles, mute group chats, schedule 90 minutes daily for focused work or exercise. Reviewed meta-analyses show short no-contact...

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05 December, 2025
ESTJ Personality Traits, Cognitive Functions, and Characteristics – A Comprehensive Guide
ESTJ Personality Traits, Cognitive Functions, and Characteristics – A Comprehensive Guide

Map daily routines to specific decision checkpoints to reduce cycle time; structured rhythms lower task-switch overhead by up to 23% according to recent studies, with...

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05 December, 2025
How to Give Tough Love – Boundaries and Accountability
How to Give Tough Love – Boundaries and Accountability

Implement a single measurable rule: require three documented steps toward independence within 30 days before resuming monetary support; practical evidence can include paid bills, steady...

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05 December, 2025
9 Steps to Build a Strong Decision-Making Process
9 Steps to Build a Strong Decision-Making Process

Concrete rule: no execution within 48 hours of a proposal unless your checklist is complete, at least one external reviewer has signed off, and every...

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05 December, 2025
Guilt-Tripping – Definition, Signs, Examples, and How to Respond
Guilt-Tripping – Definition, Signs, Examples, and How to Respond

Set boundaries immediately: refuse demands that use guilt as a motivator; speak assertively when someone applies pressure, name the damaging tactic, then pause before engaging...

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05 December, 2025
10 Signs You May Be Overstressed – A Quick Guide to Calming Your Mind
10 Signs You May Be Overstressed – A Quick Guide to Calming Your Mind

Schedule three 10-minute diaphragmatic-breathing sessions daily and add a 20-minute brisk walk after work. Clinical trials report a typical reduction in resting heart rate of...

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05 December, 2025
10 Essential Open Relationship Rules to Follow for Relationship Success
10 Essential Open Relationship Rules to Follow for Relationship Success

Document shared boundaries with your partner within two weeks: list allowed activities, notification timelines (24–72 hours), STI testing cadence (every 3 months or after new...

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05 December, 2025
What Do Our 9 Most Common Dreams Actually Mean? A Practical Guide
What Do Our 9 Most Common Dreams Actually Mean? A Practical Guide

Practical metric: write one sentence, note time awakened and an emotion score 1–5; doing this daily produces good baseline data and helps you detect patterns...

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05 December, 2025
Don’t Get Married Yet – 9 Red Flags Your Partner Is Showing Before You Tie the Knot
Don’t Get Married Yet – 9 Red Flags Your Partner Is Showing Before You Tie the Knot

Recommendation: Postpone legal steps and joint financial commitments until three objective criteria are met: full disclosure about any infidelity history, documented alignment on sexuality and...

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05 December, 2025
How to Deal with Change and Uncertainty – A Practical Guide
How to Deal with Change and Uncertainty – A Practical Guide

Begin today: log three objective data points each morning – sleep hours, current mood on a 0–10 scale, key task completed; review that page each...

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05 December, 2025
9 Essential Things to Consider Before Breaking Up With Your Partner
9 Essential Things to Consider Before Breaking Up With Your Partner

Stop direct contact for 48 hours: set an auto-reply, relocate shared keys, freeze joint accounts for 72 hours, and export message threads to a secure...

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05 December, 2025
Sentimental Items – How to Cherish the Memory, Not the Object
Sentimental Items – How to Cherish the Memory, Not the Object

Limit physical keepsakes to 25–50 items per household category; digitize paperwork and pictures at 300–600 DPI (TIFF for archive, JPEG for sharing); scan papers at...

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05 December, 2025