How to Become Sociable By Andre Carvajal Edited By: Stephanie Dawson Being more sociable is a process that takes time, it isn’t going to happen all at once. It won’t take years or even months, but its necessary to know the right tools to change and improve patterns. One of the more common obstacles we […]
Self-Sabotage and How to Overcome It By Andres Carvajal Edited By: Stephanie Dawson Everyone has potential, skills, and good qualities that makes us unique and special. Self-sabotage is a series of toxic or bad habits influenced by traumatic or painful experiences that act like ghosts in our lives, chasing and endangering our life in any
Why am I Alone? By: Andres Carvajal Edited By: Stephanie Dawson Being involved in a romantic relationship generally produces feelings of well-being and happiness. Loneliness can lead to depression and loss of self-esteem if there is no awareness of the situation. Not having a significant other is not a synonym of being alone. There are
Controlling Your Anger By: Andres Carvajal Edited By: Stephanie Dawson Everyone knows what anger is, we have all felt it. It can be temporary, for a few minutes, or it can last a few hours, days, or even years, with resentment. Anger is a basic human emotion, normal and in the right doses, healthy. When
7 Foods that Burn Belly Fat Belly fat has become a fact of life for millions of people around the world. Many things are responsible for accumulation of belly fat including lifestyle and eating habits. Proper food and exercise is important to combat belly fat. Here are 7 foods that burn belly fat. 1. Oatmeal
How to Forgive Yourself Edited By: Stephanie Dawson 1. Practice self-acceptance Don’t feel bad about who you are. Forgiving means to target specific things you feel bad about, not the person you are. Self-acceptance is a technique that allows you to acknowledge your faults as well as the fact that you are a good person.
Anger Management, Tips to Tame Your Temper Controlling anger is important, control it before it controls you. Anger can spoil your relationships and adversely affect your health. Here are some effective techniques for anger management: • Take a Break Stop what you’re doing and take some time out. Keep yourself away from the situation responsible
Paranoid Personality Disorder Paranoid Personality Disorder, or PPD, is one of a group of disorders centered on eccentric or odd thoughts. Those with this disorder are constantly on guard, believing that others are out to get them, and that general comments are a personal threat. Symptoms: • A general attitude starting in young adulthood that
Sensation Seeking By: Andres Carvajal Edited By: Stephanie Dawson Sensation-seeking is a personality trait widely used in psychological research developed by Zuckerman in the late 1970s. Its described as the need to experience complex, intense sensations and the desire for risk-taking. Seeking makes reference to the active role. Sensation is defined as the impact of
Emotional and Physical Health Benefits of Expressive Writing By: Andres Carvajal Edited By: Stephanie Dawson This is a widely used psychological technique that asks people to disclose their deepest thoughts and feelings regarding traumatic experiences, anything from the loss of a loved one, to an existential crisis or anger issues. This technique can lead to
Burnout Syndrome: Signs, Symptoms, CausesBy: Andres Carvajal Edited By: Stephanie Dawson Contemporary society is constantly changing, evolving, and people need to adapt to the frequency of these sudden and often radical changes. Some characteristics of this contemporary era are: increased lifespan with a shortened childhood and extended young adulthood, perpetual insecurity, excess of information, changes
Post-Partum Depression By: Andres Carvajal Edited By: Stephanie Dawson Imagine you recently gave birth to a beautiful baby, everyone is pleased, everyone except the mother. Its supposed to be one of the most wonderful stages of life, so why is mom not happy? This is a common situation that happens to many women. Its perfectly
Causes and Treatment of Depression There are several causes that contribute to onset of depressive disorder. This will review some of the causes and some commonly used treatments for depression. • Biological causes– Chemical imbalances in hormones or neurotransmitters are involved in aspects of behavior like sleep, mood, energy, and eating patterns. • Cognition– Those
Be a Better Parent By: Andres Carvajal Edited By: Stephanie Dawson There is no school to attend and learn to be a good parent. Being a parent is one of the most rewarding and difficult roles in life. If you dreamed of becoming a parent, or if it’s a surprise, we will show you how
Some Things About Extroversion A person that enjoys being around others is called an extrovert, a person that is energetic during parties or social gatherings, opposite of the introvert that often avoids social activity. They are typically likeable. Scientific research has demonstrated that being extroverted has some benefits in our western society, extroverts have more
Herbalism and its Role in Panic Attacks and Anxiety Disorders By: Andres Carvajal Edited By: Stephanie Dawson Stress leads to an organic, psychological misbalance and to chronic diseases that will decrease quality of life. Herbal medicine offers a wide range of possibilities for treatment and relief of symptoms of anxiety related disorders, and any person
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Love Yourself! By: Dr. Michael L. Johnson Let’s reflect on some of the major emotional issues that many chronic health patients face – Fear, Guilt, Depression, and perhaps, some Shame. While I am not a psychiatrist or psychologist, between all of my years on this planet and the fact that I work with a lot of
Panic Attacks- Symptoms and Treatments As human beings we face a wide range of emotions with different degrees of intensity. Fear is a basic human emotion that helped keep humans alive through the ages. We have brain structures designed to perceive cues of danger in the environment, reflexes that warn about possible threats and to
