A person who experienced trauma may be scarred for life, but the goal is to move on and get on with life as much as possible. Whether their trauma is physical, emotional, mental, or sexual in nature, a trauma survivor needs help. Trauma survivors often battle post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or depression, which can keep … Continue reading Encouraging Help for Trauma Survivors
Do I Have Daddy Issues? The Real Psychology Behind Daddy Issues
Growing up with your dad by your side is a privilege that some people are deprived of. No one can deny that growing up in a complete and emotionally healthy family is a wonderful gift. Individuals who are having difficulties creating secure attachments in adult relationships may have daddy issues. They could develop if you … Continue reading Do I Have Daddy Issues? The Real Psychology Behind Daddy Issues
What Is Self-Stigma? How Do You Break Free from It?
You probably know what birthmarks are. They are marks on the skin of newborns that become visible before or right after they are delivered. These marks cannot be erased. You’ll have them with you until you grow old. So, how are these marks related to self-stigma? What is self-stigma in the first place? Stigma is … Continue reading What Is Self-Stigma? How Do You Break Free from It?
When You Feel Like A Fraud: Do I Have Impostor Syndrome?
“Do I have Impostor Syndrome?” This is such an intriguing question. No one in their minds would want to be called an impostor, a fraud, or a fake. But, what is Impostor Syndrome or Impostor phenomenon? Impostor Syndrome is generally linked to individuals who are high achievers. People with Impostor Syndrome have feelings of inadequacy, … Continue reading When You Feel Like A Fraud: Do I Have Impostor Syndrome?
Friendship Over: How to Cut Off a Toxic Friend
How wonderful it is to have friends. It is wonderful to enjoy life with people who have the same interests as you and rejoices over your achievements. Life would be meaningless and uneventful without them to share it with. Good friendships will bring you ease of mind, comfort, and happiness. A friend is someone you … Continue reading Friendship Over: How to Cut Off a Toxic Friend
How Do You Get Selective Mutism and How to Deal With It?
Selective mutism may start during childhood and, if left untreated, can persist until adulthood. The inability to speak in certain situations may affect a person’s social relationships, academic performance, and for adults, work performance. What is selective mutism? It is a severe form of anxiety disorder where a person is unable to speak in certain … Continue reading How Do You Get Selective Mutism and How to Deal With It?
How to Deal with Body-Shaming
Body shaming is rampant nowadays. Both men and women can experience body-shaming. Both skinny and chubby individuals can experience this form of bullying. Even just having stretch marks or a scar can be used to body shame a person. It can be because of a person’s height, skin color, the way they dress, and sadly, … Continue reading How to Deal with Body-Shaming
The Best Solutions on How to Overcome Food Addiction
We all know how delicious junk foods, ice cream, or processed foods are. They are called comfort foods for a reason, and you can easily get addicted to them. But did you know that these comfort food have certain effects on the brain that make it hard for other people to avoid them? Or let … Continue reading The Best Solutions on How to Overcome Food Addiction
Mental Preparation Techniques: It’s All in The Mind
Why is mental preparation so important? The short and direct answer is that it’s a huge determining factor in success in many of your endeavors, especially ones that are performance-based. Why is this so? Mental preparation techniques help you reduce your stress, whether it be for a sporting event, performing live on stage, or maybe … Continue reading Mental Preparation Techniques: It’s All in The Mind
Why Does It Feel Good to Cry? The Science of Crying
"I always like walking in the rain, so no one can see me crying.” These are the famous words of Charlie Chaplin. The act of crying is an integral part of human nature. This was your natural language when you were a baby. At first thought, you cry because you don’t feel good. So, why … Continue reading Why Does It Feel Good to Cry? The Science of Crying
The Mental Load of Motherhood: A 24/7 Job
You’ve been lying on your bed for hours with your eyes closed, waiting to drift into a good night’s sleep. Then suddenly, everything that needs to be done comes rushing into your mind: the unwashed laundry and dishes, the meal plan for the week, playtime with the kids, the scattered toys left by the kids, … Continue reading The Mental Load of Motherhood: A 24/7 Job
How to Overcome Atychiphobia, Fear of Failure
It is often normal to feel scared or have doubts when you are about to try something new. It can be committing to a relationship or engaging in unusual situations you’re not accustomed to. Fear is a natural human emotion that signals you to be cautious about your actions. To some people, fear keeps them … Continue reading How to Overcome Atychiphobia, Fear of Failure
How to Be Confident and Find Your Voice
Have you ever sat in a concert and felt in awe of the performer? Or how a speaker charismatically carries himself as he wows the crowd with his speech? It's awesome how our voices and how we carry ourselves influence others. What is the voice for? The voice is designed for communication. You use your … Continue reading How to Be Confident and Find Your Voice
I Have Crippling Depression. What Should I Do About It?
Do you feel sad and have a depressed mood lately that it’s starting to affect your everyday life? Did you stop going to work? Does taking a shower seems like a hard thing to do? If you answered yes to the questions, then you may be experiencing crippling depression. In the US, 7.1% of adults … Continue reading I Have Crippling Depression. What Should I Do About It?
Dating Someone With Anxiety: The Dos and Don’ts
The heart wants what the heart wants. At times, you can’t choose who you fall in love with. And part of being in love means accepting and loving that person in all positive attributes and even their flaws. As much as you want to be loved for who you are, your partner with anxiety would … Continue reading Dating Someone With Anxiety: The Dos and Don’ts
What Are FAQs on Antipsychotic Drugs? A Simple Explanation
The term 'antipsychotic' especially when it comes to medications, may seem scary. It can cause you to ask yourself, "am I a psycho? am I really out of my mind?", which can be anxiety-provoking. When we're unfamiliar with the term, we take things at face value, and that type of medication is included. The truth … Continue reading What Are FAQs on Antipsychotic Drugs? A Simple Explanation
Mental Health Day Off: Why Should Businesses Have One?
When was the last time that you had a mental health day off? An actual day off where you completely unplug yourself from work and not checking on emails while at home or answering business calls at the dining table? When the demands of your job are starting to take over your life and you … Continue reading Mental Health Day Off: Why Should Businesses Have One?
Disorganized Attachment: What You Need To Know
Seeing your new born for the first time brings you immense joy as a new parent. A baby is fragile and is very dependent on you. As a new parent, most especially as a mother, you are filled with happiness upon gazing at your baby’s face. At the same time, you also feel doubtful whether … Continue reading Disorganized Attachment: What You Need To Know
What To Do When You Hit Rock Bottom? The Climb Is Worth It
At this very moment, can you talk to yourself and ask these questions: “Am I at the lowest point of my life?” “Am I a failure?” “Can this feeling of depression and frustration go any deeper?” Have you reached a point in your life that you ask yourself if you can fail any further? If … Continue reading What To Do When You Hit Rock Bottom? The Climb Is Worth It
Powerful Tools: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
Having a busy schedule and being a workaholic does not mean that you’re effective at what you do. A workaholic may complete an assignment in an hour, but an effective person can do the job in less than 15 minutes. As they say, you may look like a “busy idiot,” keeping busy at the wrong … Continue reading Powerful Tools: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
Struggling with Work? Work-Life Balance Tips
Maintaining a balanced professional and personal life can be challenging for some employees. A healthy work-life balance is essential in maintaining a positive and stress-free life. Despite how common this statement is, unhealthy work habits are still happening. Suppose you have to work longer hours; you may take your personal life for granted. This causes … Continue reading Struggling with Work? Work-Life Balance Tips
How to Deal With Pandemic-Related Anxiety
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected the world; Businesses are shutting down, some workers lost their job, healthcare workers are exhausted, hospital health services are overwhelmed, and Anxiety or depression rates are skyrocketing. The saddest part is that loved ones succumb to COVID-19, and for some, the mortality rates since the pandemic has been quite alarming … Continue reading How to Deal With Pandemic-Related Anxiety
How Looking Good Makes You Feel Good
Have you experienced feeling bad all day because of a bad hair day? Most teenagers feel bad about themselves when they cannot control having acne. Perhaps you’re feeling so down because your clothes don’t seem to match or fit. These changes in your body can make you feel bad about yourself. There is a connection … Continue reading How Looking Good Makes You Feel Good
How to Deal with Sibling Rivalry
For married couples, having kids is a blessing. But are you, as a parent, often caught up in the middle of a sibling fight without knowing what happened or what to do next? Aside from parental relationships, sibling relationships are considered the earliest and longest of relationships in the family. It can be heartwarming for … Continue reading How to Deal with Sibling Rivalry
Am I Addicted to Video Games?
Do you love playing video games, or are you addicted to them? Playing video games for leisure and getting addicted are two different things. However, many gamers are unaware they are experiencing video game addiction. There are two reasons for this: you can be in denial or unaware of gaming addiction. With the easy access … Continue reading Am I Addicted to Video Games?