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Asking the right questions can help us get to know the person and connect with them. That being said, asking the wrong questions can kill the mood and make things awkward or uncomfortable. The last thing we want is for the date to feel like an interview or interrogation. Daniel Lozano Gonzalez / Getty Images If youre worried about asking the wrong thing, we’ve got you. Here are some questions you should avoid on a first date, and what to ask instead....

But more women and girls are being diagnosed as our understanding of it deepens. For instance, girls are more likely to haveinattentive ADHD, in which daydreaming and shyness are common. Conversely, it is more typical for boys to havehyperactive-impulsive ADHDorcombined key in ADHD. It can even affect mental health well into adulthood. But what exactly does ADHD look like in girls vs. boys? ADHD characteristics can manifest differently in each child....

Workplace toxicity not only diminishes employee performance it can also lead toburnout. Part of the nuance of workplace relationships is the delicate balance of boundaries. Within the office, youre colleagues and peers. hsyncoban / Getty Images Outside the office, you may be close friends. Complications can arise when dynamics outside the workplace come into the office. Here are 25 ways to support your co-worker through a hard time. Do you want to talk?...

Support Your Immune System 3. Detox The Liver 4. Don’t Eat Problematic Foods 5. Consume Collagen 6. Eat Gut-Soothing Foods PHASE 2 7. Focus on Macronutrients 8. Take Natural Digestive Aids 10. Eat Less to Starve Gut Bugs 11. Remove Toxins from Your Life PHASE 3 12. Break Up the Biofilms That House Bad Gut Bugs 13. Eat Probiotic Foods 14. Eat Anti-Bacterial Foods 15. Eat Anti-Parasitic Foods 16. Eat Anti-Fungal Foods To Kill Gut Candida and Yeast...

Sensitivity and awareness of both our words and actions are key. Naturally, you might not know what’s right or wrong to say or do. Compassion is the key to creating an environment where the person feels safe and supported. Verywell Mind / Stocksy The 10 Worst Things to Say to Someone with PTSD Every person with PTSD is different. What might be acceptable to one person may be hurtful or harmful to another....

Verywell / Laura Porter If youre lacking in the motivation department (as many of us are!) and need a serious boost of inspiration, why not try listening to a podcast? Striving to become your best self takes time, practice, perseverance, and a whole lot of patience. Verywell / Laura Porter And what better way to gain inspiration than to tune in to one of these podcasts? The Science of Success Science meets psychology in this weekly podcast hosted by Matt Bodnar....

Looking for greater peace of mind? There’s an app for that. These apps provide tools for people looking to improve their lives. These apps are not meant to be a substitute for face-to-face care. Here, find some of the best apps in the mental health space. It offers meditation series that address various topics, like anxiety, stress, sleep, and physical exercise. It will also track your progress and streaks with charts....

Almost everyone has endured apainful breakupand has come out on the other side all the better for their experience. Still, we need support. Yung Pueblo We allow ourselves to love because its worth the risk. Verywell Mind / Getty Images We dont do it because its easy, we do it because connection makes everything brighter. Steve Maraboli Cry. Let your tears water the seeds of your future happiness. Kentaro Miura You’re going to be alright....

Youve both grown, feel aligned, and deeply love and respect each other. Other times, however, pangs ofloneliness, romanticized nostalgia, and wishful thinking can drive you to reunite. So when does it make sense to go for it or just let the ship officially sail? Rowan Jordan / Verywell Mind it’s possible for you to start by asking yourself (and your ex) these very important questions. Then there’s the fear of the unknown, saysDene Logan, MFT, author ofSovereign Love....

Bring on the cheese, lay it on thick! Maskot / Getty Images Who saysflirtinghas to be smooth? Sometimes the best way to someones heart is to make them laugh. Maskot / Getty Images Enter: the cheesy pickup line. Equal parts cringe and charm, these one-liners are so bad, they loop back around to being hilarious. 25 Cheesy Pick-up Lines Heres a collection of cheesy pickup lines. But when they miss the mark?...

Yeah, thats the good stuff. While compliments about our looks are nice, they can feel a little surface-level sometimes. Non-physical compliments hit deeper because they recognize who we are at our core. Maskot / Getty Images So, ditch the standard You look great and level up your game. Start by focusing on what you genuinely appreciate about the person, says Dr. Romanoff. When you think of them, what first comes to mind?...

Whether were trying to make a greatfirst impressionor simply spark a lively conversation, it can be surprisingly daunting. Luckily, theres a trick that can make these situations a lot easier. All you need are a few trustyconversation startersin your back pocket to break the ice. Thomas Barwick / Getty Images Once the conversation gets rolling, itll be much easier to keep it going. Dont worry, weve got you covered! With a little effort and creativity, you might turn an awkward silence into a lively discussion....

Sometimes, all it takes is a little nudge or a spark of inspiration to get us going again. Motivational quotes remind us that we can do hard things when we need to. Motivational quotes remind us that we can do hard things when we need to. Vladimir Vladimirov / Getty Images They also remind us that we’re not alone, that others also have trouble getting things done sometimes. We’ve compiled a collection of motivational quotes that will inspire you to get going....