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janvier 29, 2023Like
Effective Ways To Deal With Relationship Ambivalence
We have all been in relationships, romantic or not, sometimes relationships become ambivalent. We fail to understand where that relationship is going. To want to be with the person but there is this unrest in the relationship which makes you feel like parting ways. Relationship ambivalence is usually seen in romantic relationships; however, ambivalence can occur in any kind of relationship like friendship, parent-child, student-teacher, colleagues, etc. It’s important to step out of relationships that have become toxic even when it’s calmsage
janvier 29, 2023Like
Can Polywork Lead to Burnout?
Polywork, or working on numerous occupations or tasks at the same time, can lead to burnout if it gets overwhelming and creates undue stress and exhaustion. When a person is continuously jumping between jobs and obligations, it can be difficult to completely concentrate on any one item, resulting in emotions of being stretched too thin and a lack of completion. Having many occupations or projects can also result in longer working hours and less time for self-care and rest, which calmsage
janvier 28, 2023Like
Teens Who Feel Positive About Their Lives May Have Better Heart Health In Adulthood
Teenagers with positive psychological assets like optimism and feeling loved are more likely to reach their 20s and 30s in good cardiometabolic health. A study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association found that teens who felt happy, optimistic, had good self-esteem, felt loved and felt a sense of belonging had better cardiometabolic health later in life compared to their peers without these positive psychological assets. “We studied 5 mental health assets (optimism, happiness, self-esteem, belongingness, and feeling theravive
janvier 28, 2023Like
Negging In A Relationship: How To Recognize & Overcome
Negging has been existing for years and has the capability of ruining an individual’s self-esteem and self-worth. Negging comes in disguise, sometimes it is in the form of criticism, and some other times it comes in as flirting. Have you ever been in a situation where you felt like your partner has been making a lot of negative statements about you? Well, it can be possible that your partner is negging you. Negging is a sly way of ridiculing you calmsage
janvier 28, 2023Like
How to Protect Your Peace on Social Media
Most individuals have an ambivalent attitude toward social media. However, social media has the potential to be a fantastic source of communication, creativity, connection, knowledge, and entertainment. But it also has some gray areas that elicit emotions of fear, uncertainty, despair, and poor self-esteem. Although giving up on social media is the best option, various individuals prefer to avoid it because they value the benefits. Based on a survey from the American Psychiatric Association, over 1/3 people believe social media calmsage
janvier 27, 2023Like
A Dad Refused to Help His LGBTQ+ Daughter Make Sure It Was Safe to Come Out to Family & Reddit Set Him Straight
A challenge that often goes unnoticed for LGBTQ+ people? Navigating the often stressful parts of coming out to friends, family, peers and strangers. It’s something that heterosexual people never need to put much thought into in day-to-day interactions, which can often mean even the most loving allies in our circles don’t always get the anxiety that comes with it. A dad on Reddit had to have his come-to-Jesus moment about his LGBTQ+ daughter when he asked Reddit’s infamous r/AITA subreddit shek
janvier 27, 2023Like
Emotional Labor: The Cost of Swallowing Your Emotions
Putting on a smile at work is a shared experience that many commonly feel in their career. People swallow their emotions all the time to keep the peace and avoid bringing personal problems upon others. This type of labor, called emotional labor, can result in a big cost to your mental health if not addressed. What is Emotional Labor? Emotional labor is a form of emotional regulation that requires you to suppress your feelings (whether that’s a negative emotion or talk
janvier 27, 2023Like
7 Marriage Counseling Tips from a Marriage Counselor
Teamwork is essential to a healthy marriage. It’s also a crucial part of therapy or counseling. If you and your partner are seeking help via therapy (which is sometimes also called “marriage counseling”), you’ll see more benefits when you put equal effort into the process. The following tips for couples counseling will help you get better results if you and your partner are trying to build a healthy relationship. 1. Be Ready to Be Yourself People often feel pressure talk
janvier 27, 2023Like
Dismissive Avoidant Attachment: Signs, Triggers, & More
Early in life, we develop attachment styles that significantly influence how satisfied we are in our relationships and how we relate to others. Dismissive avoidant attachment is one attachment style that causes someone to avoid emotional intimacy. People with this attachment style are typically self-reliant and tend to withdraw from relationships. Keep reading to learn more about signs and causes, triggers, and how to overcome a dismissive avoidant attachment style that might be interfering in your relationships. Signs of Dismissive talk
janvier 27, 2023Like
How to Tell Your Parents You Need Therapy
If you’re struggling with your mental health, know this: you are not alone. Studies show that an estimated 20% of people between the ages of 12 and 18 are struggling with a mental health condition. First and foremost, admitting that you need help isn’t easy, so you should be proud that you’ve taken this critical first step. It’s also essential that you know it’s normal if you’re feeling scared or uncertain or if you have questions about what you should talk
janvier 27, 2023Like
Karmic Relationships: Signs & How to Get Out
Does your relationship feel like a series of dramatic highs and lows? Do you have a strong connection to your partner but feel like you keep having the same fights over and over again? Karmic relationships are intense connections characterized by passion and drama. People drawn to these intense relationships can feel an instant connection to their partner, but they find it challenging to maintain a healthy or stable relationship with them. In a sense, karmic relationships are related to talk
janvier 27, 2023Like
Self-Sabotaging in a Relationship: Signs, Causes, & How to Stop It
As humans, we all crave intimacy and social connection. For some people, though, intimacy can be a source of fear and trauma. As a result, that fear might lead to self-sabotaging behaviors that damage or destroy intimate relationships. If these patterns aren’t addressed and corrected, they can lead to unhealthy relationships, loneliness, and social isolation. While a self-sabotaging relationship cycle can be challenging to break, it is possible to recognize and change these behaviors through in-person or online therapy. Read talk