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Advice and tips on managing mental health, maintaining a positive outlook and becoming your happiest self.

How to Get Unstuck in Midlife
Midlife often presents a unique set of challenges and opportunities. It's a time when many people find themselves reevaluating their lives, questioning their choices, and sometimes feeling stuck in their current circumstances. However, midlife can also be a transformative period, a time when acceptance of one’s situation can lead to empowerment and positive change.
By Lucie Quigley3 years ago in Psyche
Reduce Stress in Seconds
Breathing, an ostensibly instinctive and straightforward activity, is frequently executed incorrectly by the majority. A considerable number of individuals are oblivious to the correct way to breathe, with a staggering 95% potentially misinterpreting this fundamental process throughout their lives. In this exploration, we embark on an investigation into the science of breathing, probing whether there exists an optimal technique for everyday breathing that can confer benefits upon both our bodies and minds. Furthermore, we will delve into the potential health enhancements, encompassing reduced anxiety and heightened well-being, achievable through the practice of breath work.
By BA3 years ago in Psyche
Overthinking and Rumination
Shut up, she tells her monkey mind. Please shut up, you picker of nits, presser of bruises, counter of losses, fearer of failures, collector of grievances future and past. ― Leni Zumas, Red Clocks
By Donna L. Roberts, PhD (Psych Pstuff)3 years ago in Psyche
The Psychology of Likability
“Likability is a soft skill that leads to hard results.” ― Mo Bunnell, The Snowball System: How to Win More Business and Turn Clients into Raving Fans
By Donna L. Roberts, PhD (Psych Pstuff)3 years ago in Psyche
Testosterone’s Impact on Mood and Mental Health
The article explores the impact of testosterone on mood and mental health, discussing its role in regulating emotions, its effects on mental disorders, and considerations for testosterone replacement therapy.
By Timothy A Rowland3 years ago in Psyche
Thinking About the Past
The past is a stepping stone, not a millstone. — Robert Plant Reflecting on the past is a natural and often beneficial aspect of human cognition. It allows individuals to learn from their experiences, understand their journey, and shape their future actions. However, excessive rumination on past events can lead to a range of psychological issues, including anxiety, depression, and hindered decision-making. There is a delicate balance between healthy reflection and overthinking the past.
By Donna L. Roberts, PhD (Psych Pstuff)3 years ago in Psyche
Building Mental Resilience
Gaining an Understanding of Mental Resilience (Introduction and Definition) There is one consistent thread that stands out in the rich tapestry that is the human experience, and that is mental resilience. As we make our way through the intricate landscape of life, we will inevitably encounter obstacles and difficulties like a constant companion. Understanding the fundamentals of mental toughness becomes of the utmost importance while contemplating this broad canvas. The purpose of this introductory section is to provide a more in-depth exploration of the varied nature of resilience. It does so by elaborating on its fundamental components, which include the ability to regulate one's emotions, achieve a realistic optimism, and gain essential insight from adversity. In order to cultivate mental resilience, it is very necessary to have a solid understanding of the base upon which this psychological armor is constructed.
By Shadrach3 years ago in Psyche
Healing thoughts
In the last article, we talked about consciousness and how it’s one of the foundations of self-healing and self-love. (Reminding you; this is a text describing a journey written by a curious young adult, diving through the waves of cognitive behavioral approach, spirituality, and Interpersonal known as therapy method.)
By Noorelhooda3 years ago in Psyche
Escaping the Reactive Mind. How to Respond, Not React, Under Stress
You’re in a tense meeting when a colleague makes a curt comment that feels like a personal attack. Instead of responding thoughtfully, you lash out in anger. Or you’re anxiously preparing for a big presentation when a family matter distracts you, panic rising as your mind goes blank.
By Edison Ade3 years ago in Psyche
Workplace Woes
A bad system will beat a good person every time. — W. Edwards Deming Understanding the psychological impacts of a toxic workplace is essential in today’s fast-paced and increasingly interconnected world. The term “toxic workplace” refers to any work environment that negatively affects the mental, emotional, and physical health of the employees (Griffin, Colella & Goparaju, 2000).
By Donna L. Roberts, PhD (Psych Pstuff)3 years ago in Psyche
Asparagus, The Crystal Ball And The Fortune Teller: The 15 Predictions for 2024!
In a world where asparagus spears can also read fortunes, there is an intriguing narrative. Let me introduce you to Jemima, the asparagus oracle whose predictions for 2024 are sure to upend common sense. As we delve deeper into her world of vegetable divination, get ready to be captivated by the incredible revelations that await.
By J. A. Jackson Author3 years ago in Psyche
Overcome difficult times
Contemplating life with a grave, serious, and unsmiling demeanor appears justified when reflecting on the profound capacity for wickedness within our species. The pages of human history are stained with instances of monstrous suffering, driven by unbridled greed and an insatiable penchant for cruelty. Our minds, often capricious and unruly, lead us down labyrinthine paths of error and chaos, leaving no soul untouched by the formidable challenges existence throws our way. It's easy to succumb to the belief that every day is a relentless onslaught of adversity, culminating in the inevitability of the worst possible outcomes.
By Matt Bakosh3 years ago in Psyche