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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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8 Traits That Reveal You Grew Up in a Big Family
8 Traits That Reveal You Grew Up in a Big Family

Set a shared calendar and fixed morning routines immediately; a 2019 Household Dynamics survey found households with four or more children cut morning delays by...

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05 December, 2025
13 Polite Ways to Say ‘I Don’t Know’ Without Looking Clueless
13 Polite Ways to Say ‘I Don’t Know’ Without Looking Clueless

Begin with a firm offer: “I’ll verify and update you by 3 PM.” Commit to a precise deadline, name the source you’ll consult and add...

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05 December, 2025
Ethics vs Morality – Difference and Similarities Explained
Ethics vs Morality – Difference and Similarities Explained

Recommendation: Adopt written conduct codes with measurable compliance targets; for high-risk professions set a 95% annual training completion target, quarterly audits, protected reporting channels with...

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05 December, 2025
How Many Personality Traits Are There? Exploring Big Five, HEXACO, and Beyond
How Many Personality Traits Are There? Exploring Big Five, HEXACO, and Beyond

Use this configuration because meta-analytic summaries suggest high predictive validity for occupational success, health outcomes, relationship stability; effect sizes typically cluster around r = .30–.50...

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05 December, 2025
15 Flirty Phrases to Get Your Long-Term Partner in the Mood Instantly
15 Flirty Phrases to Get Your Long-Term Partner in the Mood Instantly

Open tonight with one specific, brief compliment about appearance and a direct invitation to touch – for example: “I love how that color looks on...

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05 December, 2025
Neuro MythBusters – The Truth Behind 10 Common Brain Myths
Neuro MythBusters – The Truth Behind 10 Common Brain Myths

Recommendation: limit alcohol to ≤14 units per week, sleep 7–9 hours nightly, and confirm functional status with two quick measures: a 10‑minute sustained attention test...

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05 December, 2025
16 Types of Grief Explored – Understanding and Coping
16 Types of Grief Explored – Understanding and Coping

Act now: contact hospice if end-stage illness or imminent loss is present; arrange a consult within 72 hours; deploy validated screening tools to classify major...

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05 December, 2025
Learn English – Essential Tips for Fluent Speaking and Listening
Learn English – Essential Tips for Fluent Speaking and Listening

Shadow native audio 20 minutes daily at 1.0–1.25× speed; record a two-minute monologue twice weekly, mark five recurring pronunciation errors; run focused drills on each...

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05 December, 2025
Why Forgetting Is a Normal Function of Memory—and When to Worry
Why Forgetting Is a Normal Function of Memory—and When to Worry

Use a short list of 12 unrelated words to benchmark performance: read the list once, ask for immediate recall, then repeat the same test at...

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05 December, 2025
8 Essential Psychology Basics You Need to Know
8 Essential Psychology Basics You Need to Know

Allocate 30 minutes daily to a structured study routine: read one chapter from core books and convert that reading into targeted notes that contrast developmental...

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05 December, 2025
10 Steps to Overcome Fear of Failure – A Practical Guide
10 Steps to Overcome Fear of Failure – A Practical Guide

Initiate a 90-day micro-experiment: pick a single small project, set three objective metrics (completion rate, time-to-first-result, user feedback), schedule four 90-minute focused blocks per week...

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05 December, 2025
9 Common Relationship Stereotypes We Normalize—and Why They’re Not Okay
9 Common Relationship Stereotypes We Normalize—and Why They’re Not Okay

Act immediately: perform a nine-item audit of widespread partnership assumptions, score each for potential harm and desirability impact, then implement three concrete behavioral replacements to...

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05 December, 2025
50 Conversation Starters for Dating – Spark Meaningful Connections Effortlessly
50 Conversation Starters for Dating – Spark Meaningful Connections Effortlessly

Pick one light topic to open, one reflective topic to deepen, one playful topic to close; aim to cover those three within 20 minutes so...

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05 December, 2025
10 Things I Learned About Love in My 30s That I Wish I’d Known in My 20s
10 Things I Learned About Love in My 30s That I Wish I’d Known in My 20s

Practical routine: block that slot at least once a week, list three items (logistics, friction, appreciation) and keep it to the clock – the habit...

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05 December, 2025
Abandonment Issues – Signs, Causes, and How to Heal – A Practical Guide
Abandonment Issues – Signs, Causes, and How to Heal – A Practical Guide

Use a simple log: date, trigger, immediate reaction, avoidance behavior, object of fear, intensity score. Track frequency over 6 weeks; reduce high-intensity events by 30%...

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05 December, 2025
50 Positive What-If Questions to Stop Your Mind from Spiraling
50 Positive What-If Questions to Stop Your Mind from Spiraling

Start now: choose three constructive prompts and score perceived likelihood and impact as percentages – 0–100. If you havent logged examples before, begin with five...

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05 December, 2025
Emotional Contagion – Why Emotions Spread Like Contagious Diseases
Emotional Contagion – Why Emotions Spread Like Contagious Diseases

Recommendation: Instrument feeds and brief surveys to detect abrupt shifts in sentiment and trigger automated mitigation when a rise of ~15% is observed across representative...

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05 December, 2025
Benefits of Understanding Your Personality – Self-Awareness Matters
Benefits of Understanding Your Personality – Self-Awareness Matters

Recommendation: allocate two 10‑minute slots in a weeknight schedule (morning or evening) for structured writing: one line with a numeric stress score 0–10, one sentence...

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05 December, 2025
7 Foods That Can Help Reduce Stress – Natural Ways to Calm Your Mind
7 Foods That Can Help Reduce Stress – Natural Ways to Calm Your Mind

Eat 30 g (about 1 oz) of walnuts daily – roughly 2.5 g alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) and ~45 milligrams magnesium – because this helps blunt...

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05 December, 2025
11 Signs of Cheating You Should Never Ignore – Spot Red Flags Early
11 Signs of Cheating You Should Never Ignore – Spot Red Flags Early

If three or more criteria below appear, immediately request bank and phone records for the prior 90 days and schedule a focused meeting within 72...

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05 December, 2025
You Might Have Emophilia If You Fall in Love Too Quickly – Signs, Causes, and Coping
You Might Have Emophilia If You Fall in Love Too Quickly – Signs, Causes, and Coping

Set a firm rule immediately: require a 72-hour pause after intense attraction before sharing personal history; track interactions in a simple log so patterns become...

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05 December, 2025
10 Practical Ways to Cope with Feeling Left Out
10 Practical Ways to Cope with Feeling Left Out

Reply to the most recent invitation within 48 hours: propose a 30–60 minute one-on-one coffee or walk; if youve been left off a club roster,...

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05 December, 2025
What Is Contra-Dating and How to Know If It’s Right for You
What Is Contra-Dating and How to Know If It’s Right for You

Initiate a 3-week pilot: contact five new profiles per week, secure at least three face-to-face meetings, record attraction on a 1–10 scale after each interaction....

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05 December, 2025
Common Mistakes in Conversations and How to Avoid Them for Better Communication
Common Mistakes in Conversations and How to Avoid Them for Better Communication

One-line goal: say what you want, name the outcome, give a time frame. This single move reduces derailment in any conversation, increases communication clarity, lowers...

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05 December, 2025