Psychology

The power to feel it all…

How amazing is it that human beings have the power to express how we feel at any given moment. Imagine if you couldn’t cry, laugh, or be excited? How weird would it be not being able to show any emotions? Although many people will prefer to suppress some feelings, I can’t imagine being in a …

Steps to detachment…

Imagine you climbed to the top of the corporate ladder. You became attached to the power, control, and money that comes with it. Then the company was bought out, and you lost your position. If you had become attached to the image of yourself as powerful, you might feel lost at sea without a job. …

How to heal in an era of overwhelming information?

Hello dear friends! How are you? I hope all is OK. As we all know, January 2020 marks a difficult month to process for a lot of people around the world. I know there’s so many things around us that makes us feel vulnerable and out of control. However, don’t you worry, the world is …

How changing my perspective is making my life easier…

We all been there… getting stuck in traffic, someone not doing what you want them to do, getting a lower than expected evaluation on something, losing money on an investment, or getting the flu. It can be annoying and it can seem like the world is coming to an end. Right now, let’s focus on …

How we spend our days is, of course, how we spend our lives…

It’s no secret that time could be our worst enemy. Our way of living is measured by a clock: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 4 weeks a month, 12 months a year and so on. Most people have their days and lives scheduled until they go to bed. Everything is time up. …

Is venting good for your mental health?

While venting feel good in the moment, doing it over and over again without any resolution or forward progress can make you feel worse. Excessively complaining and rehashing personal problems with someone else is known as co-rumination, and research shows it can increase stress, especially in those who are already feeling down. A friend who …