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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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25 Questions to Help You Discover Your True Passions
25 Questions to Help You Discover Your True Passions

Concrete recommendation: Set a 10-minute timer and list 12 activities from earliest memory to this morning that triggered flow; include sport, reading, hands-on tasks and...

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05 December, 2025
Don’t Go to Bed Angry – The Pros and Cons of This Practice
Don’t Go to Bed Angry – The Pros and Cons of This Practice

Set a 20–30 minute repair window: if someone can state one concise concern using “I” phrasing, respond with one concrete request, then either resolve within...

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05 December, 2025
80 Moving On Quotes to Overcome the Past – Inspiring Healing and Moving Forward
80 Moving On Quotes to Overcome the Past – Inspiring Healing and Moving Forward

Practice a 5-minute daily ritual: write one sentence about what feels unresolved, pick one concrete action to leave it behind within 48 hours, log result...

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05 December, 2025
Top 10 Common Mistakes When Setting Personal Boundaries
Top 10 Common Mistakes When Setting Personal Boundaries

Immediately block three 90-minute focus slots per week and limit email checks to three fixed windows (09:00, 13:00, 17:00). This makes it easier to keep...

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05 December, 2025
How to Break the Cycle of Blame in Your Relationship – Practical Steps for Healthier Communication
How to Break the Cycle of Blame in Your Relationship – Practical Steps for Healthier Communication

Assert observation in a calm, specific manner: “When you lash out in that abrupt manner, I feel hurt; can you make a different request or...

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05 December, 2025
Conquering Loneliness – Practical Tips to Rebuild Your Social Life
Conquering Loneliness – Practical Tips to Rebuild Your Social Life

Action: Commit to two outside activities per week – one hobby meetup and one volunteer shift – and apply a 48-hour follow-up rule: message someone...

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05 December, 2025
How Your Mind Plays Tricks on You – Understanding Cognitive Biases
How Your Mind Plays Tricks on You – Understanding Cognitive Biases

Immediate action: Log each decision with an initial confidence score (0–100), the evidence you had, and a post-outcome note on what happened. This test might...

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05 December, 2025
7 Productivity Tips to Get More Done – Boost Efficiency, Focus, and Output
7 Productivity Tips to Get More Done – Boost Efficiency, Focus, and Output

90‑minute cycles match biological ultradian term; randomized trials across 5 years show a median 20% higher completed-task rate for knowledge workers, measured as tasks/day, time-to-completion....

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05 December, 2025
9 Expert-Backed Productivity Hacks That Sound Odd But Actually Work
9 Expert-Backed Productivity Hacks That Sound Odd But Actually Work

Start a 25/5 micro-sprint routine immediately: set a 25-minute timer, work on a single task, take a 5-minute active break, repeat 4–8 cycles per work...

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05 December, 2025
7 Ways to Increase Your Dopamine Naturally – Boost Mood, Focus, and Motivation
7 Ways to Increase Your Dopamine Naturally – Boost Mood, Focus, and Motivation

Randomized trials plus neuroimaging reports show moderate aerobic activity–150–300 minutes weekly–produces measurable shifts in reward-system signaling, reduced fatigue, better concentration, greater energy. Aim for 30...

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05 December, 2025
Friends With Benefits – What It Looks Like and How to Make It Work
Friends With Benefits – What It Looks Like and How to Make It Work

Draft three explicit rules within 72 hours: contraception responsibilities, a clear boundary for emotional exclusivity, and a schedule for check-ins. Put the rules in writing,...

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05 December, 2025
How to Calm Your First Date Nerves and Stay Cool, Confident, and Charming
How to Calm Your First Date Nerves and Stay Cool, Confident, and Charming

Do a 4-6-8 breathing cycle immediately before arrival: inhale 4 seconds, hold 6, exhale 8; repeat five cycles to lower pulse, reduce acute stress markers,...

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05 December, 2025
ESFJ Personality Type – The Consul — Traits, Strengths, Weaknesses, and Relationship Tips
ESFJ Personality Type – The Consul — Traits, Strengths, Weaknesses, and Relationship Tips

Prioritize a firm boundary: schedule a 30-minute weekly check-in to keep social obligations manageable; decline last-minute requests when energy is low, offer a concrete alternative...

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05 December, 2025
What Is Attachment Therapy? How It Works, Techniques, and Effectiveness
What Is Attachment Therapy? How It Works, Techniques, and Effectiveness

Implement a manualized, nondirective parent-caregiver protocol with conjoint sessions: 10–16 weekly contacts, four caregiver-only coaching modules, a written safety plan for escalation when the child...

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05 December, 2025
Find Quotes – Discover, Save, and Share Inspirational Quotes
Find Quotes – Discover, Save, and Share Inspirational Quotes

Create a single searchable library of short uplifting maxims; tag each entry by mood, time, career, meaning, source. first action: capture exact wording, author, date,...

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05 December, 2025
Is Sex an Emotional Need? Exploring Desire and Attachment
Is Sex an Emotional Need? Exploring Desire and Attachment

Recommendation: Treat regular intimate contact as a measurable requirement for relationship stability – schedule one mutual check-in per week, state clear privacy boundaries, and agree...

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05 December, 2025
Rebuilding Trust in a Relationship – A Practical Guide for Couples
Rebuilding Trust in a Relationship – A Practical Guide for Couples

Day 1: Name the specific harm in one sentence, ask your partner to state what they feel in one line, then hold 60 seconds of...

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05 December, 2025
9 Tips to Beat Loneliness on New Year’s Eve
9 Tips to Beat Loneliness on New Year’s Eve

Choose one clear plan for midnight: schedule a single phone call with a family member, set an alarm to light a candle and read a...

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05 December, 2025
10 Unique Ways Therapy Helps With Life – A Practical Guide
10 Unique Ways Therapy Helps With Life – A Practical Guide

Set measurable goals: pick one behaviour to change (sleep hours, panic episodes, procrastination) and record baseline for seven days. Commit to practices such as a...

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05 December, 2025
10 Common Marriage Reconciliation Mistakes to Avoid After Infidelity
10 Common Marriage Reconciliation Mistakes to Avoid After Infidelity

Set a 90-day plan: commit to three 30-minute structured conversations per week, logged in a shared notebook, with one measurable goal per week (example: apology...

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05 December, 2025
31 Romantic and Budget-Friendly Date Night Ideas for Newlyweds on a Budget
31 Romantic and Budget-Friendly Date Night Ideas for Newlyweds on a Budget

Begin with a backyard screening: rent a projector – under $40; hang a white sheet, pop microwave popcorn at prime times; choose a quiet corner...

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05 December, 2025
Taking a Break in a Relationship – When It’s Time to Pause, Reflect, and Reassess Your Partnership
Taking a Break in a Relationship – When It’s Time to Pause, Reflect, and Reassess Your Partnership

Start a 30-day trial now: set strict limits on contact, suspend joint finances, no overnight stays; measure change weekly with three brief check-ins that record...

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05 December, 2025
140 Conversation Starters to Beat Any Awkward Silence – Icebreakers
140 Conversation Starters to Beat Any Awkward Silence – Icebreakers

Immediate action: Ask one situational question tied to the room – for example, say “Which song would you queue if youre leaving and want to...

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05 December, 2025
Theories on How People Develop Phobias – Causes, Learning, and Neurobiology
Theories on How People Develop Phobias – Causes, Learning, and Neurobiology

Recommendation: Begin with a structured assessment using standardized scales (SPQ, specific fear questionnaires, SUDS); aim for 4–12 sessions for situational fears, single-session intensive exposure for...

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05 December, 2025