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A. Morningstar

A. Morningstar is an author who started writing for A Conscious Rethink in 2017. He particularly enjoys writing about the mind, spirit and getting the best out of our relationships. He writes from lived experience and is passionate about helping others to find peace within.

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18th February 2025

If you don’t ever step out of your comfort zone, you’ll never learn 10 important lessons

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25th December 2024

If someone has crossed the line from helpful to people-pleaser, they’ll show 11 common warning signs

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12th December 2024

How To Stop Abandoning Your Goals And Stay Focused On Success: 9 No Nonsense Tips

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15th November 2024

Couples who remain loyal to each other display these 8 admirable behaviors

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11th November 2024

If you’re a loner, you’ll understand these 9 big benefits to being one

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5th November 2024

People who are comfortable in their own skin have these 13 things in common

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30th October 2024

How To Let Go Of The Past: 15 Tips That Actually Work

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25th October 2024

9 Traits Of Self-Entitled People That Make Them Such Miseries

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17th October 2024

Emotionally mature people shut down difficult individuals with these 7 classy strategies

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25th September 2024

If a happy life is your aim, say goodbye to these 10 self-destructive thoughts

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18th September 2024

People who are un-prejudiced and open minded have these 15 traits

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29th August 2024

9 Surprising Behaviors That Are Putting People Off Talking To You

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26th August 2024

“Thank you” is overused and overrated—do these 12 things instead

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25th August 2024

10 Things Every Good Relationship Must Make Space For

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23rd August 2024

If your relationship is missing any of these 19 boundaries, it’s not as healthy as you think

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22nd August 2024

7 Reasons Why Real Love Is Actually A Choice, Not A Feeling

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22nd August 2024

If Your Partner Gives You The Silent Treatment, Make It Stop With These 10 Steps

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21st August 2024

How To Tell When The Silent Treatment Is Actually Emotional Abuse

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20th August 2024

8 Brutal Reasons Why Giving Your Partner The Silent Treatment Is Actually Emotional Abuse

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19th August 2024

If You’re Missing These 7 Skills, You’ll Never Truly Succeed In Life

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7th August 2024

People who think for themselves do these 10 things

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16th July 2024

If You Want To Attract Less Negativity, Make These 11 Choices

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2nd July 2024

7 Stages You Must Go Through If You Want To Let Go Of Anger

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1st July 2024

If your friends are missing these 16 qualities, they’re not really good friends.

14th June 2024

16 Things Money Can’t Buy (That Can All Be Had For Free)

11th June 2024

18 Amazing Words You Probably Don’t Know But Will Want To Use

16th May 2024

8 tragic reasons someone might never apologize or admit they are wrong

15th May 2024

7 meaningful phrases that express condolences better than “Sorry for your loss”

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11th October 2019

How To Let Go Of The Past: 16 No Nonsense Tips!

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11th September 2018

What Does Loyalty Mean In A Relationship?

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27th August 2018

How To Be Proud Of Yourself

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17th August 2018

How To Stop Being So Cynical All The Time: 8 No Nonsense Tips!

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6th August 2018

How To Stay Focused On Your Goals: 9 No Nonsense Tips!

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1st August 2018

12 Ways To Say Thank You That Go Beyond Words

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21st July 2018

Finding Balance In Life: 9 No Nonsense Tips!

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15th July 2018

8 Barriers To Effective Communication

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6th July 2018

How To Think For Yourself: 11 No Nonsense Tips!

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11th June 2018

18 beautifully descriptive words that most people have never even heard of

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30th May 2018

55 Interesting Topics To Talk About With Friends, Partners, Or Family

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25th May 2018

15 Inspirational Songs And Lyrics To Lift You Up, Give You Goosebumps, And Reignite Your Fire

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20th May 2018

How To Be Comfortable In Your Own Skin: 17 No Nonsense Tips!

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16th May 2018

8 sad reasons why a person might never apologize or admit they are wrong

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10th May 2018

10 Things You Have To Make Space For In Any Relationship

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4th May 2018

5 Ways Your Life Will Improve When You Accept That All Things Will End

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26th April 2018

How To Speak More Clearly, Stop Mumbling, And Be Heard The First Time

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6th April 2018

8 Ways To Reconnect With Your Inner Child (And Why You’d Want To)

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29th March 2018

If You’re A Loner, You’ll Understand These 9 Benefits To Being One

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19th March 2018

An Open Letter To Those Who Have No Ambition, No Goals, And No Dreams

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9th March 2018

5 Inspirational Stories Of Ordinary People Who Achieved Great Things

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8th February 2018

10 Lessons You Will Only Learn By Stepping Beyond Your Comfort Zone

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2nd February 2018

16 Things Money Can’t Buy You (That Can All Be Had For Free)

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31st January 2018

25 qualities of a good friend: People you can really count on

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23rd January 2018

Is True Love A Choice Or A Feeling?

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4th January 2018

Truly Open-Minded People Have These 15 Special Qualities

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15th December 2017

20 Movies That’ll Make You Think About Life, Love, Reality, And What It Means To Be Human

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7th December 2017

11 Choices Positive People Make That Keep Them So Happy

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14th November 2017

13 Ways That Emotional Pain Is Worse Than Physical Pain

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9th November 2017

19 Examples Of Healthy Boundaries In Relationships (+ How To Set Them)

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7th November 2017

What Exactly Should You Be Asking The Universe For?

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31st October 2017

The Psychology Of Displacement And 7 Real-World Examples Of It In Action

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27th October 2017

9 Reasons The Self-Entitled Are Always Unhappy

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23rd October 2017

How To Write The Perfect Love Letter To Make Your Partner Cry

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18th October 2017

How To Conquer A Fear Of Rejection In 8 Steps

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22nd September 2017

9 Rules To Follow When Someone You Love Is Grieving

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14th September 2017

Unrequited Love: Signs, Dealing With & Lessons

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13th September 2017

10 Destructive Thoughts That Are More Common Than You Think

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25th August 2017

4 Ways A Lack Of Empathy Will Destroy Your Relationships

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16th August 2017

7 meaningful phrases that express condolences better than “Sorry for your loss”

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14th August 2017

How To Let Go Of Anger: The 7 Stages From Rage To Release

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7th August 2017

How To Recognize And Deal With An Inferiority Complex

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4th August 2017

The 5 Interpersonal Skills That Matter Most In Your Career, Relationships And Life

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24th July 2017

7 Ways The Emotionally Mature Individual Handles Difficult People

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20th July 2017

10 Ways To Control Your Emotions In The Moment (+ 7 In The Long Term)

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14th July 2017

Why The Silent Treatment Equates to Emotional Abuse & How To Respond

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11th July 2017

5 Must-Read Fiction Novels Containing Profound Life Lessons

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10th July 2017

6 Signs You Are In The Throes Of An Existential Crisis