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Science and Diary Writing: Mental and Physical Benefits
I’ve been told that diary writing is only a certain demographic; troubled hipsters or spoiled kids who use their diaries to whine endlessly. They’ll write pages soaked with tears brought on by insignificant problems which are amplified by their weakness and sensitivity. In other words, diary writing is for the weak snowflakes of the world who would rather cry about their problems than solve them. The type of person natural selection would “take care of”.
By Soha Sherwani4 years ago in Psyche
How To Know If You’re Growing As A Person
Growth. We all want to experience it and feel the glow of changing for the better. We want to shed out of our ways like an old skin to reveal the beautiful butterfly that lies within. But, growth can be hard. With our busy lives that never seem to allow enough time for ourselves, working on ourself can feel like an impossible task. And how can we even know if we’re growing as a person anyway?
By Soha Sherwani4 years ago in Psyche
Why You Should Treat Yourself The Way You Treat Others
We’re always told to treat others the way we would want to be treated. But, have you ever heard someone tell you to treat yourself the way you treat others. If you haven’t, don’t worry; I’m here to tell you that now.
By Soha Sherwani4 years ago in Psyche
Trust Me; Burnout Is Real
Ever had deadlines and finish lines to meet with absolutely no energy to do so? The dates on the calendars menacingly glare at you with their red sheen and you know how urgent it is to meet those deadlines, but you just can't will yourself to do so. You wish nothing more than to complete those tasks, but your body and mind refuse to comply and seem to have shut down.
By Soha Sherwani4 years ago in Psyche
The Power Of No: Why I’ve Started Saying No More Often
We’ve all been taught from a young age to help anyone who could use a hand. I took this ideology and ran with it. Ever since I was a little girl, I’ve always sought out opportunities to help anyone who needed any assistance. Over the years, the feeling of knowing that I helped someone was so heartwarming that it became a feeling I sought out again and again. I enjoyed doing my part to create a culture where people shared burdens and emphasized with people. So each time I did a favor for someone or went out of my way to help them, I didn’t care what it took; I was just happy to make a difference.
By Soha Sherwani4 years ago in Psyche
3 Ways I Conquered The Fear Of Missing Out
FOMO; an abbreviation for “fear of missing out”. It is defined as the fear or anxiety that you are missing out on experiences that others are living. It is characterized by a desire to stay connected and an intense curiosity for what the individual might be missing out on.
By Soha Sherwani4 years ago in Psyche
Why and How I Like To Keep My Mind Busy
A few years ago, I spent my pockets of time with mindless things like watching YouTube or TV. I numbed my mind, ignored its feigning curiosity, and never explored the depths of my mind. I watered down the ability of my mind with long stretches of inactivity, of low-level thiking, if any at all.
By Soha Sherwani4 years ago in Psyche
Why You Don’t Have to Wake Up Early to Be Successful
We’ve all seen those articles about what time insanely wealthy and successful people like Tim Cook or Steve Jobs wake up in the morning and why you should follow their lead. According to Influencer Digest, Jobs used to start his day around 6 am and “is operating at the highest efficiency levels by 6:15 am.” This might be considered sleeping in for Tim Cook, who, according to Business Insider, wakes up at 3:45.
By Soha Sherwani4 years ago in Psyche
The Backlash of Being Overly Nice
Many people around the globe were raised and learned from experience that being nice to someone is the right way to go. The thing is, that this attitude (as with almost anything in the whole world) has its limits; we can’t exaggerate its usage both to various people and in different situations in life. And the same goes oppositely, of course.
By Harrys Stratigakis4 years ago in Psyche
Do You Think Selfies Are Free?. Top Story - February 2022.
Never has there been a time when we were so obsessed with the digital representation of our lives. Social media has earned their bad rap for a reason. Its use has been linked to depression, anxiety, poor sleep quality, body dissatisfaction, and increased focus on appearance.
By Katarzyna Portka4 years ago in Psyche
From Super Mario to Super Therapist: The Increasing Research into Magic Mushrooms
Mario is an iconic game character created in 1981 that took the world by storm and is loved by everyone. This princess saving, Koopa slaying hero traversed varied lands and took down the mightiest enemies. However, he could not do this alone. Throughout his journey, Mario would consume mushrooms to rejuvenate himself and unlock enhanced capabilities.
By Daniel Millington4 years ago in Psyche
