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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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The DTR Talk – How to Define the Relationship and When to Have It
The DTR Talk – How to Define the Relationship and When to Have It

Most people bring up status between 6–12 weeks; surveys show 62% prefer clarity before exclusivity decisions; waiting beyond 4 months increases anxiety, uncertainty, with 48%...

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05 December, 2025
6 Ways to Cope With the Fear of Traveling – Practical Tips to Travel Confidently
6 Ways to Cope With the Fear of Traveling – Practical Tips to Travel Confidently

Carry a compact comfort kit: two anti-nausea tablets, any meds you already take, a printed itinerary, noise-cancelling earplugs and electrolyte sachets. Avoid caffeine 12 hours...

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05 December, 2025
Functional Freeze Mode – What It Is and How to Break Free
Functional Freeze Mode – What It Is and How to Break Free

Practice box breathing: inhale four seconds, hold four seconds, exhale four seconds, hold four seconds; repeat six cycles. This simple protocol creates a short window...

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05 December, 2025
The Negative Impact of Positive Stereotypes – How They Backfire
The Negative Impact of Positive Stereotypes – How They Backfire

Immediate action: Remove group-based flattering generalizations from hiring copy and evaluation rubrics and replace with anonymized, task-based testing within 90 days; a 12-department pilot with...

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05 December, 2025
Healthdirect – Free Australian Health Advice You Can Count On
Healthdirect – Free Australian Health Advice You Can Count On

If youre experiencing sudden chest pain, severe shortness of breath, fainting or unilateral weakness – call 000 immediately. For non-life-threatening problems, use healthdirect’s symptom checker...

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05 December, 2025
Coping With Emotionally Draining Friends – Set Boundaries and Protect Your Energy
Coping With Emotionally Draining Friends – Set Boundaries and Protect Your Energy

Reduce unscheduled contact: limit in-person or phone check-ins to two 60–90 minute sessions per week; tell them the new cadence in one clear sentence, offer...

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05 December, 2025
Dating After 50 – Expert Tips to Find Love Again in the UK
Dating After 50 – Expert Tips to Find Love Again in the UK

Set one measurable goal: attend two local interest meetups per month and arrange one face-to-face coffee within 10 days of exchanging messages – this reduces...

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05 December, 2025
How to Overcome an Existential Crisis – Practical Steps
How to Overcome an Existential Crisis – Practical Steps

Commit now: choose three values to pursue within 48 hours and schedule one measurable micro-action per day (10–20 minutes) tied to each value. Write them...

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05 December, 2025
12 Signs You’re in a Healthy Relationship – Key Indicators
12 Signs You’re in a Healthy Relationship – Key Indicators

Schedule a 15-minute weekly check-in and use it to communicate unmet needs, set shared goals, and keep resentment from building during busy weeks. A duke...

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05 December, 2025
5 Ways to Deal with People Who Stress You Out – Practical Tips for Staying Calm and Confident
5 Ways to Deal with People Who Stress You Out – Practical Tips for Staying Calm and Confident

Use cognitive reappraisal immediately: label the behavior, rate the objective threat 0–10, take a 30-second breathing pause (inhale 4 seconds; exhale 6 seconds), then choose...

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05 December, 2025
18 Effective Thought-Stopping Techniques – 10 PDFs Included
18 Effective Thought-Stopping Techniques – 10 PDFs Included

Start with the four-second interrupt: when an intrusive image or loop begins, take a deep inhalation for four counts, hold one second, exhale slowly, state...

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05 December, 2025
10 Common Traits of Parentified Daughters – Signs, Effects, and Healing
10 Common Traits of Parentified Daughters – Signs, Effects, and Healing

Immediate recommendation: Cut household responsibilities by 50% within 30 days; assign specific adult tasks to primary caregivers, limit weekday chores to under 3 hours weekly,...

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05 December, 2025
7 Habits of Emotionally Intelligent People – Boost Your EQ and Relationships
7 Habits of Emotionally Intelligent People – Boost Your EQ and Relationships

Use a four-second pause before replying: inhale, count to four, exhale; this reduces reactive comments by ~30% in controlled workplace trials, lowers pressure on the...

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05 December, 2025
21 Ways to Master Confident Body Language (With Examples)
21 Ways to Master Confident Body Language (With Examples)

Stand with feet hip-width apart, weight evenly distributed and chin level to communicate assurance within seconds. These small adjustments make your silhouette read as stable;...

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05 December, 2025
5 Signs Dating a Single Parent Isn’t Right for You
5 Signs Dating a Single Parent Isn’t Right for You

Act now: if weekly scheduling, last-minute pickups and weekday work obligations require frequent rearrangement, stop and reassess commitment. First-timers often underestimate the baseline load; when...

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05 December, 2025
50 First Date Questions for Engaging Conversations to Spark Connection
50 First Date Questions for Engaging Conversations to Spark Connection

Concrete recommendation: In the initial ten minutes, use three targeted prompts: ask about current career trajectory, a personal memory that reveals values, and an anecdote...

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05 December, 2025
20 Things to Say to Your Co-Worker Who’s Having a Hard Time
20 Things to Say to Your Co-Worker Who’s Having a Hard Time

Offer this opener: “I can take the client update now so you can step away for 60 minutes” – immediate relief that protects team output...

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05 December, 2025
How to Break a Bad Habit – A Practical Step-by-Step Guide to Lasting Change
How to Break a Bad Habit – A Practical Step-by-Step Guide to Lasting Change

Adopt a 30-day removal rule: immediately eliminate the top three triggers from your immediate environment, set a 5-minute breathing reset when an urge appears, and...

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05 December, 2025
The Components of Attitude – ABC Model Explained (Cognitive, Affective, Behavioral)
The Components of Attitude – ABC Model Explained (Cognitive, Affective, Behavioral)

This approach involves three measurable elements: beliefs captured by structured surveys, feelings tracked via sentiment scoring, actions recorded through conversion and performance metrics. Baseline surveys...

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05 December, 2025
Dating Apps Can Be Stressful – Here’s How to Cope
Dating Apps Can Be Stressful – Here’s How to Cope

Concrete rule: cap new connections at three per week, limit active message threads to seven, and schedule a brief meeting (phone or video) within 72...

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05 December, 2025
Age Regression in Adults – Causes, Triggers, and Why It Happens
Age Regression in Adults – Causes, Triggers, and Why It Happens

If episodes recur, seek psychiatric assessment within 2 weeks; document frequency, severity, privacy needs; record stimuli that show onset, note childish behavior patterns, list coping...

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05 December, 2025
8 Signs of Decision Fatigue and How to Cope – Practical Strategies
8 Signs of Decision Fatigue and How to Cope – Practical Strategies

Set a three-item rule for mornings: pick what to wear, pick breakfast, choose one priority task by 9:00; freeze all other options until evening. This...

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05 December, 2025
Emotional Intelligence (EQ) Test – Measure Your EQ and Boost Personal and Professional Growth
Emotional Intelligence (EQ) Test – Measure Your EQ and Boost Personal and Professional Growth

Use compact tools: a 10-item self-rating, a 3-minute situational checklist, simple peer feedback sheets. Record a baseline score, set a clear point for improvement, track...

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05 December, 2025
8 Essential Tips for Coping When Your Partner Is Unfaithful
8 Essential Tips for Coping When Your Partner Is Unfaithful

Immediately stop non-essential communication and create a dated record: screenshots, call logs, bank statements, timestamps; place a printed pack in front of a trusted contact...

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05 December, 2025