Avoidance coping is one of the most common coping strategies people use especially when they are experiencing immense emotional turmoil. We often avoid things that make us feel uncomfortable and stressed. But, is it the right thing to do? Avoidance coping is a type of maladaptive coping which might give you some temporary relief but there is no guarantee of a permanent solution. In some cases where things are not in your control maybe sometimes avoidance may work but not calmsage

People who are addicted to shopping are referred to as shopaholics. Well, it is also referred to as Oniomania; it is the most socially accepted addiction one can have. We are all addicted to shopping…aren’t we? Aren’t we all attracted by sales and materialization? When this behavioral addiction starts creating serious issues in someone’s life, it turns out that he/she might be having Oniomania or is a shopaholic. If you’re addicted to shopping and think that it has started causing issues calmsage

Crying while sleeping in infants and young children is very common but did you know it can happen in adults and the elderly too? Crying in sleep is indeed something that can happen to anyone across ages and we are here today to find the reason behind it. If you are someone who is struggling to understand why you cry in your sleep, worry no more! There can be plenty of reasons why someone might cry in their sleep. Imagine calmsage

Meditation is slowly but surely becoming a part of our lives. We’re constantly looking for that source of relaxation that we’re sorely lacking in our waking lives. When nothing seems to help, we turn to depend on certain applications and guides to help us embrace mindfulness in our stressful lives. One such app is Medito: Meditation And Wellness. Not many apps offer courses, daily meditations, sleep stories, and other meditation sessions for free. Fortunately, Medito does. Medito is a 100% free calmsage

When we were kids, it was quite easy to make friends. But adulthood hits all of us hard. With growing, our list of friends keeps on reducing. To be honest, it’s not easy to maintain a friendship these days. You have got work, you have to meet deadlines, and you have to focus on your personal life as well. If you are also going through the same difficulty, don’t worry! It happens to most of us. Some people don’t have calmsage

“I’m not in this world to live up to your expectations, and you’re not in this world to live up to mine.” – Bruce Lee Wherever we go or whatever we do, certain expectations are placed upon us. Expectations can influence our decisions and even actions, but there are not only expectations that others place on us. Sometimes, it’s our self-expectations that can influence our actions and behaviors. Self-expectations can give us clarity and even guidance but only when they calmsage

We often talk about personal growth and its importance. But can you pick a time in your life when you think you were growing as a person? We tend to ignore the signs of personal growth as we are so involved in the consequences of that growth. Another reason people do not recognize signs of personal growth is that they look nothing like blooming daffodils in the fall. Most signs of personal growth are disturbing and uncomfortable because transitioning from calmsage