coping
Life presents variables; learning how to cope in order to master, minimize, or tolerate what has come to pass.
The Psychology of Resilience: Bouncing Back from Adversity
Resilience is a strong conceptualization within psychology which means overcoming hardship, obstacles, or trauma and returning back to the normal state of functioning. It is an essential ability that empowers people to face the normal challenges in life and come out of it in a better state. While some personality traits are inborn, resilience is one of the life skills that can be acquiring and developed. This essay delves into the aspects of the science of resilience, the underlying causes of its growth, and the ways in which a person can improve their ability to handle the difficulties of life.
By Ahmet Kıvanç Demirkıran2 years ago in Psyche
Contentment vs. Affluence:Striving for Real Wealth
Flip through some magazines or your favourite social media channel and wish life were as fabulous as that of a super-rich one. Think they are the way to happiness? Allowing costly lifestyle advertising to certainly capture your imagination, takes a little time to deepen this question: Is it true that a richer life isn't the only recipe for happiness?
By anu chandrashekar2 years ago in Psyche
Visiting My Little Girl Self
One of the shrinks had a good suggestion. She said "Go back in time and visit yourself when you were a little girl. Tell yourself all the things you wanted an adult to say to you." Sounded like a good idea, so this is what transpired.
By Shanon Angermeyer Norman2 years ago in Psyche
Controlling Mindful Technology Usage In This Digital Age
In a world where technology is effortlessly integrated into virtually every aspect of our lives, it is easy to become embroiled in the perpetual barrage of notifications, emails, and social media updates. We swipe, scroll, and tap our way through the day, often losing track of time and, more importantly, losing touch with ourselves and the people around us. But what if it is possible to use technology in a more thoughtful, and balanced way? This brings to mind the concept of mindful technology use—a model that encourages us to act deliberately about how, when, and why we interact with digital devices.
By Kenneth Annan2 years ago in Psyche
From Darkness to Light: Overcoming Negative Thoughts and Cultivating a Positive Outlook
We all heard that saying: "Comparison is the thief of joy." It reminds us that most of the time, our highest battles are not with the external world, but with the stories we tell ourselves. The external world's circumstances are challenging indeed, but it is what we say to ourselves and what we think and believe that truly defines our experiences.
By anu chandrashekar2 years ago in Psyche
A Doctor Drew an Eyeball on My Arm. Top Story - October 2024.
Everything happens at once, right? But everything also happens for a Reason, right? _____ *** Part I ***________ After not having any epileptic seizures for months, I had several Sunday-Monday, 10/5 & 10/6/2024. 😥 I loathe having my brain rebooted. It's awful. Until this week, I had thought I finally had these attacks under control, using my latest prescribed combination of meds. I had just recently published a poem about it here on Vocal—> ⚡ Brain Bursts ⚡
By Lightning Bolt ⚡2 years ago in Psyche
Words Matter - 5 Superpowers That Build Confidence, Character, and Courage in Relationships
You CAN do it! Love yourself first. It is vital, no, imperative, that you take care of your own needs; emotional, spiritual, physical, and mental. We get caught in a trap of being “nice”, so others will like us. Your body is an ecosystem in itself that needs balanced love and attention. When you do this, you contribute in a meaningful and loving way to others, that have their own ecosystem to take care of. It’s okay to say no when a part of you needs quiet time. It’s okay to ask for a hug when needed. Reciprocity is key to a sustainable relationship. It allows others to just be, without taking it personally, and powerfully, they will do the same for you. Be courageous: ask for what you want. Be clear and specific. When you honour your needs, you model behaviour that allows your friends and partners to foster theirs. We each have our own work. Know where the boundaries begin and end.
By Susan Lee Woodward2 years ago in Psyche
Surface Pressure That Just Won't Stop
Disney Has Changed The Way They Make Me Cry As a child, I cried over the death of Bambi's mom. I hyperventilated in fear as a 5-year-old watching Snow White for the first time, and she ran screaming through the dark forest after the huntsmen tried to take her heart. I cried when the curse was broken for the Beast and he discovered love. When Dumbo was abused and mistreated and separated from his mother I sobbed. I forced myself to watch it until the end (I am a childhood abuse survivor, this movie was very triggering for me in a lot of ways) and found relief in the ending. But I refuse ever to watch it again - and I haven't shown my daughters that movie OR Pinocchio. I know those movies would trigger me to this day.
By Hope Martin2 years ago in Psyche
