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Remember This Advice and Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff

Negative emotions, stress, anger - it can all compound to make life more frustrating. Learning how to handle all of that and not sweat the small stuff will make you happier and healthier in the long term.

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The Power of Decisiveness

Something many of us struggle with is indecision. Sometimes even small decisions like where to eat can send us into a tailspin. Finding ways to be more resolute in our decisions can pay dividends for our mental health.

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Five Helpful Hints for Degenderizing a Wedding Ceremony

As LGBT couples wed, many find that some wedding traditions are rooted in gender norms that don't apply to their union. Thankfully, there are some creative ways LGBT couples can degenderize their wedding and reception.

Category: Wedding Planning Society

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Last Name Considerations for LGBTQ+ Couples

For LGBTQ+ couples who are about to be married, the question of what to do about last names can be a tough one. There are a number of options - but some come with additional legal hurdles. Here's what you need to know.

Category: Marriage

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How To Plan a Fitting Memorial for the Departed

The one-year anniversary after the death of a loved one is always a difficult date to handle emotionally. As you grieve, think about ways to pay tribute to your departed loved one with a beutiful memorial.

Category: Funeral Loss

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Assigned at Birth? Gender-Neutral Approaches To Raising Kids

Binary gender choices face children from the moment they're born. Boys toys, girls toys. Boys clothes, girls clothes. Many parents are now raising their children outside of the binary, in a gender-neutral environment.

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Danse Macabre: Dealing With Death in the 14th Century

As we deal with COVID-19 in the present day, we can look to the past to see how our ancestors used laughter to deal with tragedy. During the plague, paintings of dancing skeletons - the dance macabre - were very popular.

Category: Funeral

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The Call for Compassion in the Age of COVID-19

In the age of COVID, many of us are anxious about our health, our loved ones, even the economy. Practicing empathy and compassion towards your fellow humans will help all of us get through this pandemic together.

Category: Loss

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Coupling During COVID-19: Smart Tips for Making It Work

Living together as a couple can be difficult, but COVID-19 has taken that to the next level. Sharing space with someone 24 hours a day can strain even the best relationships; Here's how to get through together.

Category: Marriage Society

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Feel Cozy and Live the Hygge Lifestyle With These Tips

One way to unwind at home is the hygge lifestyle, a technique developed by the Danish that promotes comfort and coziness in the home. If you're stressed out from quarantine, consider making these changes and get hygge.

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