Self-Absorbed What do you see when you think about a self-absorbed person? Go ahead. Tell us. Don’t be shy! Maybe a stuck-up person who holds their head up high and walks with their nose in the air? Ah yes, the classic mean girl. But, most self-absorbed people display their narcissistic traits in ways that are […]
What does it mean to be “gifted”? Well, if you’re like most people, you probably think it’s about having an exceptionally high IQ or being a child prodigy at something. SO DID I! And while it’s certainly true that people who fall under these categories can be considered as gifted, it’s also time we realize […]
The story of the abused neighbor’s wife. Yeah, we all know that one. But, “Why didn’t she just leave?” Yeah. Why didn’t she? If she lived in our society, then we already know the answer. Sadly. In any kind of abusive relationship, the victim experiencing abuse may sympathize for the abusive person. This is called […]
We’ve talked a little bit about dangerous self-talk the last time we were here. If you didn’t read that article, be sure to check it out here! Anyway, throughout the day, we have a billion thoughts. Some we act on. Others? Not so much… With several thoughts bombarding us at the same time, it’s hard […]
Swimming. Summer. Fun time. Maybe even get a tan while we’re at it! So, you know to know the benefits of swimming? Awesome. Let us understand some of the ways/health benefits of swimming which can undoubtedly have a positive effect on our body. Whole Body Workout As we know, there are different types of strokes […]
Food. I mean… who doesn’t love? But, sometimes, we create unhealthy relationships with it. Here are ways to diagnose this problem! 1. You are often preoccupied with thoughts of food Are you a person that likes to count calories? Do you keep a food diary to keep track of what you’ve eaten? Some people use […]
Sometimes, life really hits us. HARD. And, we’re having a bad day. So, what can a person do? Well, it’s kind of difficult to prescribe the best remedy. However, I know of a few tricks that can turn a bad day into a good one. Hopefully, it’ll raise your spirits. Turn Your Emotions ON By […]
Anti-social or Introvert? Many psychological concepts make their way into everyday conversations. But, most individuals are guilty of oversimplifying what they don’t completely comprehend. For instance, we often tend to refer to someone as ‘antisocial’ when they decline to engage in social interactions. However, that is not the correct use of the term. Yeah. Shocker! […]
What is Dissociation? Daydreams are harmless forms of escapism we employ when we are bored or stressed. But, there are other ways our bodies escape from stress. Yeah, I’m talking about dissociation. According to the American Psychological Association, dissociation is a “defense mechanism where we unconsciously push away conflicting or threatening emotions from our subconscious […]
A public message for Parents Parents. Our primary caregivers. Humans who selflessly bring up and care for us. Remember that a child’s emotional and mental development is primarily shaped by how their parents nurture them. Many of the childhood memories follow into adulthood. Good and bad memories permeate to elderly years and this is something […]
