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Would You Wait for a Quarter?
I had finished loading half of my groceries when I was approached by an older man wearing a wool poncho with a cigarette in his hand. I have come to realize by now that I have the sort of luck that causes lightning to strike the same place twice, but am fortunate and blessed in many other ways. After dashing out of one store earlier in the day beside an unruly man authorities had to escort off the premises, I suspected it was going to be another one of those lightning strike sorts of days. I had every justifiable reason to be cautious or even scared, especially in light of recent events. It isn't often that men in parking lots approach lone women with benevolent intentions, after all.
By E.L. Martin4 years ago in Psyche
10 Mind-Blowing Psychology Tricks That You Won’t Believe!
Let us begin. 1. Fewer Choices Are you unsure? Do you struggle with making difficult choices? Consider the following scenario: you’re in the market for a new mattress for your bed. You visit a mattress store and try on a dozen different mattresses before deciding which one is right for you. You may be overwhelmed by the sheer volume of available options. Fortunately, there is a simple trick you can use to make more informed, intelligent, and timely decisions. The majority of people are incapable of making a choice because they provide themselves with an excessive number of options. If you have a dozen different mattress options, your brain will be unable to weigh the advantages and disadvantages of each.
By Claudiu Cozma4 years ago in Psyche
Self-Help EMDR Makes Healing From Trauma Easier
I entered the training for EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) with extreme skepticism, thinking it was the gimmickiest therapy technique ever proposed on a gullible public. Waving fingers in front of a client’s eyes as they strained to follow the back-and-forth movements and suggesting this was going to create almost immediate change seemed more in the realm of magical thinking.
By David Busch4 years ago in Psyche
The Problem of Drug Abuse And Substance Addiction
There are several factors that increase the risk for drug addiction. Those with mental health problems are particularly susceptible to this condition. Because drugs can help them cope with painful feelings, they also exacerbate existing conditions. In addition, peer pressure is a major factor. Lack of parental supervision and involvement in daily life can increase the risk for addiction. However, with the proper treatment, substance abusers can lead productive lives.
By Pauletta Grogan4 years ago in Psyche
The BIG PUSH.
When you start showing up and speaking your truths, the BIG PUSH happens. I always thought it happened because it was a punishment for doing something wrong. But now I think it is actually the universe's way of pushing out the bad from your life in order to make room for the good.
By Jaded Savior Blog4 years ago in Psyche
