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
When was the last time you looked at yourself in the mirror? Recently, my family and I were at a local fun fair, and we happened to walk past the funny mirrors. You know the ones that distort your reflection and make you really tall, extra wide, or all bent and upside-down looking. I was … Read more
Both a diary and a journal are personal written records of thoughts, experiences, and reflections. However, the two have some differences – such as their purpose, structure, and frequency of use. The practice of keeping a diary or journal has been traced back to ancient times in many different cultures and civilizations. Some of the … Read more
The main thing standing between the life we have and the life we desire is the way we think and talk to ourselves. Isn’t it interesting that we are usually quick to compliment others and lift them up when they are down? However, we are our own worst critics when we fall short of our … Read more
Do you find yourself worrying over other people’s opinions? Opinions of you. Of how you dress, what you’re eating for lunch or the car you drive to work. Maybe you’re hesitant to speak out, in case your words are mispronounced, or out of context. And instead, sit quietly in the background, to avoid the awkward … Read more
October brings the spooky holiday of Halloween, when ghosts and goblins, trick or treat, and pumpkins are carved. Monsters, ghouls and vampires sneak out of the shadows and scare us as we jump in our seats and scream at the screen. Thankfully, those diabolical creatures of terror live in the world of fiction, even as … Read more
We don’t set out to be negative people or walk around with negative emotions; however, those feelings and emotions invoke actions and reactions out of us that we have trouble controlling. Some of us cry while others scream, hit something, become withdrawn, or speak negatively to others. Those negative feelings and reactions affect our determination … Read more
“I don’t need you, I prefer you.” – Walter Riso I believe this quote sums up emotional independence perfectly. It is incredibly liberating to know that you are in control of your emotions; to spend time with someone because you want to, not because you need to. In a nutshell, emotional independence is about having … Read more
Some days, you’re forced to face obstacles that leave you feeling frustrated, upset, or even angry at the world. And for the most, there is absolutely nothing you can do to avoid them. It’s not like you purposely chose a route that had a continuous stream of red traffic signals. Nor did you wait for … Read more
Do you have an entirely different set of verbs, nouns, and pronouns that you use when you speak compared to other people? It can involve a specific range of words that have negative meanings, foul explanations, and belittling terms that you use without even thinking. If so, then you swear. Okay, so unless you’re a … Read more