Therapeutic Strategies for Happiness & Understanding Life ebbs and flows, and we all go through hard times. Sometimes, stress weighs us down, or we feel insecure about ourselves or our decisions. To make matters worse, these complex feelings can intensify if you...
Getting to Know You! Many people move through lives unaware and unconscious of their own values. As a result, they might act in frustrating, repetitive patterns or feel helpless when changing undesirable behaviors. Self-exploration can be powerful when it...
Although the terms are often used interchangeably, there are a few key differences between emotional health and mental health. Both play a foundational role in your well-being. Furthermore, both intersect and affect one another. But it’s important to understand the...
Society often celebrates extroverted personality types while ignoring those who are more introverted. We know that introverts are equipped with a unique set of skills that often make them more qualified or suitable for specific tasks and careers. Furthermore, not all...
Psychology is one of the most widely-studied sciences around the world. Research shows that every year, nearly 1.5 million undergraduates take introductory psychology courses. In addition, as of 2017, psychology is the fourth most popular college major. Studying...
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How many times have you set a New Year’s resolution? Or what about starting that new goal on Monday? If you’re like most people, you might associate a new year or a new week with a new start. But if you’re also like most people, your resolve wears down quickly, and...
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It can be hard to deal with challenging or mean people in your life. Whether you’re dealing with a single negative encounter or facing a persistent pattern with a loved one, it’s important to learn how to respond to these individuals appropriately and effectively. ...
Stress is an inevitable part of life, but excess stress can take a serious toll on your physical and emotional well-being. Research shows that 55% of Americans report feeling stressed during the day. Women report higher stress levels than men, and people aged...
Life goes through a lot of ups and downs. It’s normal for our emotions to fluctuate along with them. You may feel on top of the world at times, and at other times as if things are utterly hopeless. Most of us like to land somewhere in between. Emotions are a...
And Others Don't? Mental health is undoubtedly complex, but mental health problems affect many people worldwide. Research shows that approximately one in five Americans (and one in six children) experiences mental illness. But what explains why some people have...