selfcare
The importance of self-care is paramount; enhance your health and wellbeing, manage your stress, and maintain control under pressure.
Anxiety Across the Lifespan
Life is ten percent what you experience and ninety percent how you respond to it. -Dorothy M. Neddermeyer Anxiety, a multifaceted psychological condition, manifests uniquely across the human lifespan. Its presentation and implications vary significantly from childhood to old age, influencing individuals’ developmental, social, and cognitive functions.
Donna L. Roberts, PhD (Psych Pstuff)Published 4 months ago in PsycheLiving with an Asshole!
What is an Asshole? Funny you should ask this question. An asshole is a muscle of the body that excretes biowaste from our body. It is also a person who is just flat rude, and mean and doesn't care whose feelings he hurts. I am sure we have all met at least one asshole in our lives, some of us even live with one.
Kylie TaylorPublished 4 months ago in PsycheThe Role of Personality in Depression: Is There a Depressive Type?
Depression, a complex mental health disorder, does not solely arise from a clearly defined, isolated cause. A plethora of factors, both genetic and environmental, influence its onset, progression and severity. Among these factors, personality — the enduring patterns of behavior, thought, and emotion that distinguish one person from another — has emerged as a significant area of study. Researchers have long debated whether there exists a ‘depressive type,’ or a specific personality profile predisposing an individual to depression.
Donna L. Roberts, PhD (Psych Pstuff)Published 4 months ago in PsycheAssertiveness Unleashed: Brewing Confidence in life and Navigating Workplace Dynamics
Assertiveness in life is like good coffee on a Monday morning. It wakes you up, keeps you alert, but too much can be detrimental. Being assertive is about expressing your opinions, needs, and boundaries with respect. It's about stopping yourself from "swallowing" your discomforts and being able to externalize them without attacking others.
Shedding Light on Mental Health
In this day and age, dealing with our psychological well-being is essentially as vital as taking care of our actual prosperity. Notwithstanding, examining psychological wellness straightforwardly frequently faces shame and errors. Now is the ideal time to change that. Psychological wellness Mindfulness isn't simply an in vogue term; it's an excursion toward grasping, acknowledgment, and mending.
Grace MillerPublished 4 months ago in PsycheThe Art Of Saying 'NO': Breaking The 'Can-Do' Curse
On Christmas Day, or whenever more people than usual get together, it can be stressful for the hosts with all the demands that are likely to be placed upon them. Thy want everything o be right, and everyone to be happy, and my guess is that some people would be saying 'YES' to certain requests they believe are unreasonable, yet feeling impotent to do anything about it because of the desire to appear caring and empathetic. Yet, that does not help them to be authentic and sincere.
Elaine SiheraPublished 4 months ago in PsycheIn the New Year, I Resolve to Stop Rushing Around Like a Headless Chicken
The specimen in the feature photo inspired an entire chapter in my new book, Crystal Magick, Meditation, and Manifestation. Its peaceful, non-shouty good looks remind me of the natural beauty all around us.
Amethyst QuPublished 4 months ago in PsycheNurturing Emotional Intelligence
Emotional intelligence wasn't always my forte; decisions were rational, devoid of emotional considerations. If friends from my school days heard me discuss this now, they'd be surprised. Back then, emotions seemed illogical, unexplainable. My perspective shifted five years ago when a job burnout revealed my emotional side, leading to unexpected tears and a realization that I needed to address this aspect of myself. But what exactly is emotional intelligence?
Unraveling the Illusion
Medidtation is the act of giving your attention to only one thing, either as a religious activity or as a way of becoming calm and relaxed.
The Silent Killer
In the vast spectrum of threats that loom over humanity, from bombs and guns to insidious illnesses, there exists a silent assassin that often goes unnoticed – stress. In my perspective, stress emerges as the most insidious killer, orchestrating its destructive symphony within the intricate machinery of the human body. Our bodies, marvels of complexity, surpass the engineering prowess of any man-made creation, with the brain reigning supreme as the orchestrator of this intricate symphony. It is this very brain that, when subjected to stress, releases cortisol, a stress hormone that, in healthy doses, serves a purpose but, when unleashed repeatedly, can lead to severe brain degeneration.
Johan Liebert and the 48 Laws of Power
Introduction Life, as many assert, is a game of power – a complex interplay of physical, intellectual, resourceful, and interpersonal forces. In the pursuit of success, one cannot escape this intricate game. A mysterious and elusive character, Johan Liebert, serves as a captivating example of someone who employed the 48 Laws of Power to manipulate and deceive. In this analysis, we explore the application of Laws 39, 17, 5, 34, and 43 by Johan Liebert, delving into how these laws shaped his actions and examining the potential dangers associated with them.
Arnav DixitPublished 4 months ago in PsycheThe Trust Paradox: Navigating Manipulation and Ethics
Introduction Within the complex weave of human connections, the notion of manipulation carries a weight of negative implications. Yet, beneath the surface of this seemingly straightforward concept lies a paradox — those seemingly impervious to manipulation often possess a profound understanding of the intricacies of human psychology. This article embarks on an exploration of the nuanced interplay between trust, manipulation, and the profound psychological underpinnings that shape these intricate relationships.
Arnav DixitPublished 4 months ago in Psyche