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7 underlying truths a Psychologist wants you to know about a narcissist and the best way to deal with them

The moment you hear narcissist, you think of the typical characteristic elements – entitlement, cockiness, and arrogance. However, narcissism is beyond having an exaggerated, superficial opinion about oneself. This post on Mind Body Green from a professional psychologist brilliantly explains what narcissistic really means. Here are all the traits summarized: Narcissists are people who are …

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The best way to tackle climate change? Plant 1 trillion trees, experts say

Politics & Current Affairs, Science & Technology / By catalyst

The fight against climate change is becoming a desperate race to save our planet. More and more people are joining the movement, with both government and private sectors now taking more serious measures. But are all our efforts enough? Not nearly. Our planet is still warming at an alarming rate, threatening wildlife extinction and rising …

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The science world is shocked by this 26 year old’s answer to antibiotic resistance

Science & Technology / By catalyst

Medical experts call the march of the superbug a “slow tsunami”. Currently it kills an estimated 700,000 people a year, 230,000 of them newborn babies. The overuse and miss use of antibiotics have led to Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) on such a scale that it has become one of the biggest threats to global health. So …

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6 reasons why swearing is good for your health

Culture / By catalyst

Stressed? Angry? Frustrated? Go ahead, if you want to let loose with the @#%$%^!!! According to science, swearing has a number of health benefits. So you don’t have to feel bad about being a potty-mouth anymore. Science doesn’t even give a f*ck about it. Here are the science-backed reasons why swearing is actually good for …

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New study reveals why you should think twice about getting a tattoo

News / By catalyst

Do you sport secret ink work on secret parts of your body or are you an unapologetic exhibitionist with hardly any virgin skin showing? Yeah? And it’s addictive, right? As soon as you get the first one, you’re already drooling over the next master piece that will adorn your body. Not so fast though. We …

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20 Naomi Klein quotes that make us question the world we’re living in

Politics & Current Affairs, Quotes & Inspiration / By catalyst

Naomi Klein is one of the most prominent figures in the antiglobalization movement. When the massacre at the University of Montreal happened, it brought out the feminist in her. It helped that she was born to a politically active family and at now, 48, she is considers herself an activist who using her voice to prevent climate change …

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A new, more rigorous study confirms: the more you use Facebook, the worse you feel

Politics & Current Affairs, Science & Technology / By catalyst

According to data provided by Facebook last year, the average user spends almost an hour on the site every day. A survey by Deloitte found that for many smartphone users, checking social media sites is the first then they do in the morning – in most cases before even getting out of bed. Social interaction …

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The Zen of Sadness: Why You Should Always Embrace Negative Emotions

Mind & Brain / By catalyst

Sadness, happiness, anger, disappointment, excitement, happiness: these are all feelings we’ve experienced at one point or another and we all deal with them in very different ways. For some of us, overwhelming emotions can throw us off balance and send us on a roller coaster of other emotions. This can be a huge cause of …

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11 anxiety quotes from famous people that prove you are not alone

Quotes & Inspiration / By catalyst

Do you know the leading cause of ill-health and disability in the world? It’s not cancer, debilitating diseases like HIV, or even poverty. The number one cause of health problems in the world is mental illness. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), 1 in 4 people in the world will be affected by mental disorders at …

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24 quick random acts of kindness you can do to make someone else happier

Mind & Brain / By catalyst

Looking to add a little happiness to your own life and someone else’s life? Try one of these 24 quick ways to make someone else happier today, and watch their world change right before your eyes. 1) Give a Compliment Don’t just tell someone their hair looks nice, tell them their hair looks nice and …

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13 things others don’t realize you’re doing because of your high functioning anxiety

Mind & Brain, Quotes & Inspiration / By catalyst

We all suffer anxiety. But it’s not always a bad thing. In fact, when your anxiety drives you forward in life rather than leaves you stuck in fear, you are someone who experiences “high functioning” anxiety. People with “high functioning” anxiety usually experience the following 13 things. 1.) Turning down invitations at the last minute …

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Scientists believe this “autistic savant” can unlock the door to complete memory recall in everyone

Mind & Brain, Science & Technology / By catalyst

If you have seen Rainman with Dustin Hoffman in the lead role, then you know what an astounding phenomenon an autistic savant is. Daniel Tammet is such a man, one of only about 50 living in the world today. He is exceptional even for a savant: he is a high-functioning autistic savant. This means that …

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How to stay positive?

Quotes & Inspiration / By catalyst

Let’s face it. Life is hard. It can get unfair and sometimes too dark for us to handle. During these times, we are presented with two options and we can only choose one. Either we succumb to the situation or rise above it. If we let it defeat us, we miss the chance of a …

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