Success through courage to change: Why the comfort zone is important is important

Mara Schär
In our search for success and personal growth there is a crucial hurdle that we have to overcome: the comfort zone. The comfort zone is the area in which we feel safe and safe, where we protect ourselves from challenges and discomfort. But in order to achieve true successes, we have to move out of this comfort and face new situations. In this article we will concentrate on the importance of leaving the comfort zone and show why this is so important. 
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Suicide: A global problem that is still taboo

Mara Schär
Suicide is an issue that is uncomfortable for many people. It is usually avoided because it is difficult for most people to understand. But we cannot ignore it. Suicide is a serious problem that occurs in almost every country in the world. 
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The depression rate in men and women in comparison

Mara Schär
Depression is a serious mental illness that occurs 1.5-3 times more often in women than in men. In this article I examine the reasons for this difference.
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The latest treatments for depression

Mara Schär
Treatment options for depression have made significant progress in recent years. Some of the latest and most effective methods are listed below.
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Psychological challenges in obesity and weight control: tips and tricks

Mara Schär
Obesity is a worldwide problem that affects more and more people. It is not only an aesthetic affair, but also a health risk. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), around 2 billion people worldwide are overweight, and around 650 million of them are obese. Obesity can lead to many health problems, such as cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, cancer and much more. Weight control can therefore be crucial to reduce the risk of these diseases and improve health.
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Loneliness - the disease of the future

Mara Schär
People are an incredibly social species. This is one of the reasons why we have such strong brains and advanced intelligence; to keep an eye on numerous relationships better. Our social interactions influence how we think, act and see ourselves, since a large part of our brain is devoted to social cognition. Fully withdrawing any human contact is a recognized form of torture. The need for belonging is anchored in our DNA and drives us to close and maintain social bonds. But what happens when people live alone or are single? How does this affect your need for belonging?
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