Sometimes, the person with whom you share the strongest bond may also be the source of immense suffering and distress. Being in a relationship with a narcissist can harm your mental and physical health, as well as your self-esteem and overall well-being. The best thing you can do for yourself is probably to break free […]
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Shame is one of the most challenging emotions to deal with. Although a negative emotion, shame also plays an important role in our behavior, beliefs, and morals since it pushes us to follow social norms, laws, and cultural standards. But when internalized and chronic shame becomes toxic, affecting your self-esteem, well-being, and relationships. What Do […]
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Do you ever find yourself distracted when working, whether at home or at the office? You most likely do because workplace distractions always happen to fellow workers. Research shows that nearly 70% of workers feel distracted, while 16% report being almost always distracted. Distractions in the workplace interfere with our productivity, causing distress. Distractions in […]
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Nobody should expect to be worry-free. In our daily lives, worry and stress are inescapable. It is natural to feel nervous or have a restless night here and there, worrying whether you (or your loved ones) will pass the test, travel safely, or perform well on a key presentation. Nonstop or excessive worrying, on the […]
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Therapists, counselors, and life coaches use the phrase “inner child work” a lot these days. But what is inner child work, exactly? And who can benefit from it? Let’s dig in. What is Inner Child Work? Every one of us, no matter how old, has an inner child within us. This child is sometimes happy […]
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Do you know what “decision fatigue” is? Have you heard of it before? Every day, we have to make a number of choices. Making decisions is a necessary aspect of our lives, from choosing what to wear to work to deciding whether to change careers or relocate. But having to make countless decisions can take […]
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Nearly everyone has at least one friend, family member, or coworker who never stops talking about themselves and never allows anyone else to take the lead in the conversation. Well, there is a word for this, and it is called “conversational narcissism.” What is a Conversational Narcissist? A conversational narcissist is a person who always […]
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Schools are the prime location for learning, but they can often be a high-pressure environment that places a lot of stress and expectations on students to perform well. A study published in the journal Psychological Bulletin found that students of the current generation face more expectations of perfection than previous generations. This pressure often leads […]
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Have you been trapped in toxic patterns in your relationship that cause you to feel frightened and insecure, to have a low sense of self-esteem, and to battle persistent feelings of guilt, shame, and helplessness? Does your partner lack understanding of your feelings and have an unhealthy obsession with getting people to like them? Do […]
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Can you stay calm in challenging situations and keep your negative feelings from getting the best of you? Or do you get upset easily and react emotionally in most situations? Emotions are powerful, and they have a massive impact on our thinking and actions. Learning what is emotional stability and how to become more emotionally […]
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