Learn more about positive psychology and how gratitude, happiness, and positivity can positively impact mental health.
People use manipulative sentences or phrases usually to get their way, bully, “gaslight” or create a power imbalance. For narcissistic people, it’s a tactic used to create conflict, inflict emotional abuse or diminish the self-esteem of others. In some cases, the speaker does not intend to cause harm, but their words may still have damaging … Read more
Think about the last time you were in a difficult situation, the kind of situation that requires prompt action. Something like a tough decision you couldn’t postpone, a heated argument with someone, a sudden and unexpected change, or even a life-and-death event where you had to act fast. It’s difficult to determine how one would … Read more
Have you ever found yourself dealing with someone who appeared to be extremely selfish? Or difficult? I wager we’ve all been there. As we go through life, we will likely find ourselves having to deal with people who seem to possess extreme levels of arrogance, manipulation… possibly even destructive behavior. And these people may be … Read more
Want to test your kids’ intelligence quotient level? As parents, it is our duty to make sure that our children receive a quality education. It is our responsibility to consistently look for ways to improve their learning and knowledge. As part of this duty, we need to make sure that we understand their learning capacity. … Read more
Emotions are one of the most fascinating and complex phenomena that the human brain can generate. In essence, human emotions are a quick and relatively rudimentary form of information processing that can play a significant role in many areas of your life. Emotions can prompt decisions, strengthen interpersonal relationships, signal potential threats to your physical … Read more
Over the last year, I’ve noticed an increase in the number of people who come to my office burned out or on the verge of a nervous breakdown. Part of the reason might be the two years of isolation and remote work that have stretched our mental resources to the limit. But given that people … Read more
Dealing with depression can be a difficult concept to understand, especially when you are not that knowledgeable about psychology. In addition, depression is one of the most sensitive topics when it comes to mental health. But we believe that depression is a topic that all people should learn about. Regardless of whether you are currently … Read more
We all have our “couch potato” moments. I’m talking about those days when all you want to do is veg out in front of the TV or spend hours mindlessly scrolling through social media. Sometimes, we do it despite knowing there’s a list of tasks that need to be completed by the end of the … Read more
Are you the type of person who always has thought-provoking ideas about how life really works or why humanity exists? Perhaps you get hyped up whenever you hear someone talk about innovative ideas, such as ways to get the economy back on its feet after a major recession? If so, you are probably a deep … Read more
When I first heard of compassion fatigue, I thought it was just another pretentious term for people who mismanage their emotional investments. I couldn’t have been more wrong. After some revealing discussions with a couple of friends who were all working in the medical field, my perspective changed significantly. But it wasn’t until I started … Read more