Maya Chen

Relationship and communication strategist with a background in counseling psychology.

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· Oct 31, 2025

Unmasking Elite Abuse: Secrecy & Control in Affluent Relationships

Discover how domestic abuse, cloaked in secrecy, affects middle and upper-class individuals. Learn to recognize hidden control tactics and find support.

The Stoic's Guide to Caring: Cultivating Resilient Empathy

Discover the Stoic's guide to caring deeply without sacrificing your well-being. Learn ancient wisdom and modern neuroscience to cultivate resilient empathy and prevent burnout.

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The printing process developed by Frederic Eugene Ives is a great example of the optimal creative process.

Productivity & Habits

10 min

· Oct 25, 2025

Unlock Your Creative Brain: 5 Proven Steps to Innovative Thinking

Discover how to cultivate a more creative brain by following 5 proven steps. Learn evidence-based strategies to boost innovation, solve problems, and unlock your full potential.

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The Complete Guide to Attachment Styles Explained in 2025 - Routinova

Relationships & Communication

7 min

· Oct 23, 2025

The Complete Guide to Attachment Styles Explained in 2025

Discover how secure, anxious, avoidant, and disorganized attachment styles shape your relationships and learn proven strategies to build healthier connections.

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7 Essential Texting Rules to Eliminate Communication Misunderstandings - Routinova

Relationships & Communication

5 min

· Oct 23, 2025

7 Essential Texting Rules to Eliminate Communication Misunderstandings

Master proven texting rules that reduce misunderstandings in relationships and professional communication. Research-backed strategies for clearer digital conversations.

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The Ultimate Guide to Dating with Values: Make Better Matches in 2025 - Routinova

Relationships & Communication

6 min

· Oct 23, 2025

The Ultimate Guide to Dating with Values: Make Better Matches in 2025

Discover how to use core values and non-negotiables to make dating decisions easier and find more compatible partners. Expert-backed strategies for meaningful connections.

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Relationships & Communication

7 min

· Oct 23, 2025

Master Nonviolent Communication: The Essential 4-Step Framework

Discover the proven 4-step nonviolent communication method to transform relationships and resolve conflicts effectively at work and home.

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7 Expert Strategies to Say No Without Burning Bridges in 2025 - Routinova

Relationships & Communication

6 min

· Oct 23, 2025

7 Expert Strategies to Say No Without Burning Bridges in 2025

Master the art of setting boundaries while preserving relationships. Discover proven techniques backed by psychology research to decline requests professionally and maintain connections.

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7 Essential Listening Skills That Make People Feel Valued - Routinova

Relationships & Communication

5 min

· Oct 23, 2025

7 Essential Listening Skills That Make People Feel Valued

Master proven listening techniques that create genuine connections. Discover how reflective listening and validation phrases make people feel truly heard and understood.

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7 Proven Family Meeting Strategies That Reduce Household Drama - Routinova

Relationships & Communication

5 min

· Oct 23, 2025

7 Proven Family Meeting Strategies That Reduce Household Drama

Discover expert-backed family meeting techniques that reduce conflict and improve communication. Learn simple agendas, time management, and decision-making strategies that work.

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Mastering the Conversation Staircase: From Small Talk to Deep Connection - Routinova

Relationships & Communication

5 min

· Oct 23, 2025

Mastering the Conversation Staircase: From Small Talk to Deep Connection

Unlock deeper connections with the conversation staircase model. Learn to transition from small talk to meaningful dialogue, building rapport and lasting relationships.

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7 Proven Strategies for Difficult Conversations Without Conflict - Routinova

Relationships & Communication

6 min

· Oct 23, 2025

7 Proven Strategies for Difficult Conversations Without Conflict

Master the art of having hard conversations without fights using evidence-based communication techniques that build understanding and resolve conflicts effectively.

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Productivity & Habits

4 min

· Oct 23, 2025

7 Proven Strategies to Fix Disappointment in 2025

Discover science-backed techniques to overcome disappointment and reframe negative thinking. Learn cognitive reappraisal methods to transform your emotional responses.

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Mindfulness & Mental Health

4 min

· Oct 16, 2025

Is AI Making Us Less Intelligent? What Research Reveals

Discover how AI impacts critical thinking skills and learn strategies to maintain cognitive engagement while using artificial intelligence tools effectively.

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The Ultimate Guide to Healing Apologies in 2025 - Routinova

Relationships & Communication

5 min

· Sep 21, 2025

The Ultimate Guide to Healing Apologies in 2025

Discover the science-backed framework for apologies that genuinely heal relationships and restore trust. Learn the 5 essential components of effective apologies.

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