There are instances in our lives where we find ourselves struggling to decide on our own and then there are times when we feel upset when others don’t agree with our decisions. If you’ve ever experienced this, then you might’ve been engaging in approval-seeking behavior. Our need for approval has been a part of our lives ever since we are born and then continues in every relationship we form hence. While it’s not wrong, seeking the approval of others on calmsage

The identity that one has in society depends on their perception and idea of what others think about them. We as humans are social beings and we all take cues from others’ behaviors and beliefs about ourselves and draw conclusions from them. Looking-glass-self is a theory that is formed on similar grounds. Have you heard of socialization? Socialization is the process by which people learn attitudes, values and behaviors that are supposed to be appropriate and acceptable in society. The calmsage

When the breakup is mutual, it can help us find goals, perspectives, better outlooks, and whatnot! But, when the reasons behind the breakup are unknown or done without a complete closure, it can put us in great emotional turmoil. Eventually, moving on from such breakups is not easy, such moments keep on making us feel sad, angry, anxious, heartbroken, and depressed at times. If you have such feelings for a prolonged period, it can be a sign that the breakup calmsage

What do you understand by the word gaslighting? To me, it’s when someone behaves badly with you and instead of apologizing, they try to convince you that their behavior was either provoked by you or they did it for your betterment. Gaslighting is when you are wronged and the blame is also on you. Many people engage in gaslighting, you can see it in all kinds of relationships. Be it teacher-student, friends, husband-wife, siblings, parent-child, etc. Today, we are particularly calmsage

With the holiday season approaching, you all might be preparing yourselves to meet and greet your loved ones. The holiday season is a great time to re-establish happiness and rejoice again. However, for some people, it can be a time of sadness, anxiety, loneliness, and depression. Know that, you’re not alone; according to a study, 64% of people with existing mental illness can experience holiday blues. Additionally, as per records of the National Mental Health Association people who have conflicted calmsage

Relationships are an essential part of our life. Relationships are our own social network which gets us going and maintains our overall well-being. We all have different types of relationships with a wide range of people like friends, family members, colleagues, and more. The idea of “being in a relationship” is not only limited to romantic relationships. Per psychology, it can be associated with a bond or attachment one person has with another person. To be in a relationship can calmsage