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Advice and tips on managing mental health, maintaining a positive outlook and becoming your happiest self.
Why Men's Mental Health Matters. Content Warning.
The stigma surrounding men's mental health is a pervasive issue that often goes unaddressed. Society has ingrained in men the belief that expressing emotions or seeking help is a sign of weakness, perpetuating a harmful cycle of silence and suffering. This toxic masculinity not only damages men's well-being but also affects their relationships, careers, and overall quality of life.
By Matthew Angelo2 years ago in Psyche
Why is health and wellness important in life. AI-Generated.
In the hustle and bustle of our daily lives, amidst career ambitions, family responsibilities, and personal pursuits, it's easy to lose sight of what truly sustains us: our health and wellness. These two pillars form the foundation upon which we build our lives, enabling us to pursue our passions, nurture relationships, and navigate the challenges that come our way with resilience and vigor.
By Niranjan Kumar2 years ago in Psyche
Ask Inner God
In China, both children and adults have been trying to exceed others in "life competition". For children, they are instructed by teachers to study extremely hard to get admitted into a top-tier school (like municipal junior school, provincial high school, university with the title of “985”, etc.) . Moreover, parents also play a role in pressing them to join extracurricular study classes, with nearly total ignorance of children's real interests. For adults, when attempt to set foot on this dog-eat-dog society, they finally find it difficult to find a satisfactory job, especially in the background of the sluggish economy. A tiny minority of university graduates may get lucky, as they outweigh others in the fierce civil service examination or the interview of some lucrative companies after rounds of selection, and are eligible to get a relatively respectable job. However, Most of the lower-middle class adults have to do with jobs which feature demanding long-time work and low salaries and no social insurance. Since restriction on age exists in many job descriptions, unemployed people over the age of 35 can hardly get a job at all. In a word, competition hangs over common Chinese during their life-span development.
By Merce Joya2 years ago in Psyche
How Random Posts Enlighten My Mental Health Journey
I have always enjoyed writing and explaining concepts using creative ways and word choice that allow me to really connect to the heart of the reader or listener. But making time has always been difficult, so my solution was to use my social media platform as a writing tool to expand my creative sparkle. I committed to a weekly post on my Instagram account using one of my many photos I kept from random places and using it as a prop to write. Typically, I start brainstorming days ahead as I go over the picture selection and what to write about or I can come up with something creative on the spot and post it right away. This creative process is rewarding as it helps me get out of the mundane, while inspiring others. Although there was a flow in my creativity, it lacked structure and organization.
By LaPlume Verte2 years ago in Psyche
Psychology
11 Interesting Psychological Facts About Human Behavior Have you ever wondered why we think, feel, and behave in the ways that we do? It’s a source of fascination for many. After all, the way our minds function has a lot to do with how we do things and how we are. Human behavior, brain function, and mental processes have been studied extensively. And while there are still a lot of unanswered questions, and there is a long way to go, by learning about the fundamentals of behavior and the human mind, we're able to gain a better understanding of ourselves and others. In this video, we have gathered some truly interesting facts about the psychology of human behavior that will help better understand why we think, feel, and behave in certain ways. Let's jump right in! Number 1 - Things that happen to us in early dulthood stay with us Long-term. Have you ever noticed how often older people talk about their early twenties? Or have you ever wondered why so many people love coming of age stories? Well, this phenomenon is referred to as the reminiscence bump. You see, we have a preference for recalling experiences from adolescence and early adulthood, primarily due to the emotional intensity of this period because of the number of choices and changes that occur during that time. Graduation, marriage, the birth of a child; these are all new experiences, making them much more memorable. Research also suggests that memories are easily accessible from the reminiscence bump because they are linked to self-identity and significantly contribute to an individual's attitudes, beliefs, and life goals. Number 2 - Thinking about your problems from a third-person perspective allows you to find effective solutions would you say you think about other people's problems more clearly and sensibly than your own? According to research, the answer for most people is yes, and this is known as the Solomon's paradox. People,regardless of age, are more likely to think more rationally while contemplating someone else’s difficulties than when addressing their own problems. That said, a self-distancing strategy can eliminate this bias. So, the next time you're faced with a personal dilemma, practice your reasoning skills by taking a step back and considering your situation from an outsider's perspective. Number 3 - Those most incompetent are the Least aware of their own incompetence. You've probably witnessed this happen; maybe around the dinner table during a holiday family gathering. During the meal, an extended family member begins talking about something, claiming to be right, and everyone else is foolish, ignorant, or just plain wrong. This person's lack of knowledge is obvious to everyone in the room. Yet, they continue to ramble on, blissfully unaware of their own ignorance. This is called the Dunning-Kruger effect, a cognitive bias in which people think they are smarter and more capable than they actually are. Their poor self-awareness and low cognitive ability leads them to overestimate their actual capabilities. Number 4 - Hostile people tend to Own more aggressive dogs. Research shows that anger, aggression, and hostility are more common in the personality of owners of stereotypically violent breeds. Could it be possible that people choose dogs that are an extension of themselves? We typically select friends and partners with similar interests and tendencies. So, why not pets? Perhaps. But other factors may also influence people's aggression and their choice of violent breeds. For instance, those who are socially isolated, have fewer visitors, or live in high-crime neighborhoods are more likely to be under chronic stress, possibly making them more aggressive and thus, they would be more inclined to pick a guard dog such as a Rottweiler or Pit Bull.
By Ojei Daniel2 years ago in Psyche
Tiptoe for 15 minutes a day to receive many health benefits
1. Reduce leg edema People who have the habit of sitting for a long time and being sedentary can cause ineffective blood circulation, including blood in the lower limbs, leading to edema. In addition, sitting for long periods of time and being sedentary can lead to many health problems such as increased risk of cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, obesity and spine and joint problems.
By Ken Daklak2 years ago in Psyche
Psychologist: "A depressed wife needs a lot of patience from her husband"
Recently, on the evening of May 24, Lam Minh appeared on livestream with an image of messy hair. She continuously cried, spoke intermittently, and could not control her emotions. The female model held her baby and shared the situation that caused panic.
By Ken Daklak2 years ago in Psyche
Can You Really Tell if Someone's Lying by Their Eyes? Eye Decoding for Clear Communication
We've all been there: locked in a conversation where a nagging suspicion crawls in. Are they telling the truth, or weaving a web of deceit? Pop culture bombards us with the idea that liars avert their gaze, darting eyes a dead giveaway. But is there any truth to this, or is it just Hollywood fiction?
By James Smith2 years ago in Psyche
The Next Great Mental Health Crisis May Have Arrived
Author's preface: This story is primarily targeted to my neighbors in the small community where I live, but as a warning to the larger global community I felt I should go public with the issue that has hit my own neighborhood very hard. To any of my neighbor's who may be reading this I say congratulations for taking this very difficult first step toward healing. Know that I am here to support you in whatever limited way I can. To everyone else, I hope you can take what you learn from this story back to your own communities and spread the word. This is a global issue and the more awareness we raise the better. We can get through this, but only if we work together and know the signs to look for so we can quickly identify those who truly need help before it is too late save them.
By Everyday Junglist2 years ago in Psyche
Power of Daydreaming
“Life is intrinsically, well, boring and dangerous at the same time.” - Edward Gorey. On any given day, you might spend a third to half of your waking hours daydreaming. That might sound like a colossal waste of time, but scientists believe there’s a reason behind it. After all, humans wouldn’t have evolved to do it so much if it wasn’t beneficial. So, what’s really happening when our minds wander? Let’s dive into the world of daydreaming, starting with the ultimate mind-wanderers: bored teenagers.
By Mennatallah Hassan2 years ago in Psyche
