coping
Life presents variables; learning how to cope in order to master, minimize, or tolerate what has come to pass.
Hidden Reasons Why Some People Can't Say Sorry
Many friendships and relationships break up primarily because pride and ego get in the way of agreement and harmony. Some people find it hard to apologise for anything, even though they know they did something wrong or inappropriate. They feel that it makes them look worse, or belittles them in some way. Yet they are likely to expect others to always apologise, so that they can feel ‘right’ or vindicated.
By Elaine Sihera2 years ago in Psyche
A Palette of Possibilities. Content Warning.
In a sleepy, sun-drenched town by the sea, there existed a mysterious art gallery named "The Palette of Possibilities." This was no ordinary gallery; it was a place where art transcended the canvas and held the power to shape destinies. This is the story of a gallery that wove the threads of art, fate, and human connection into an intricate tapestry of possibilities.
By Rajesh kumar 2 years ago in Psyche
Common Anxieties, And A Key Question, Of People Approaching 40
Being 40 years old is supposed to be a trying, and worrying, time for many people who seem to reach a bewildering crossroads in their life that causes them to question everything they might have done before, perhaps to lose their self-esteem, to doubt their achievements, and to dread the future.
By Elaine Sihera2 years ago in Psyche
How To Care Without Letting Others Take Advantage
Do you sometimes have that uneasy feeling that you are being taken advantage of, but not quite sure how to deal with it? If you feel that way, your instincts are right, and perhaps some coping mechanisms could be useful. The first crucial action iin such a situation is learning to say NO, and always being consistent with it, so that people know where you stand.
By Elaine Sihera2 years ago in Psyche
Getting Serious
Generally, this platform is my place to play, but today is World Mental Health Day. Which is not to say there isn’t space to be playful when thinking about mental health. Playfulness, after all, is a route to several fundamental protective elements of good mental health – connection, cognitive flexibility, learning and pleasure. But I’m not playing when I say that mental health awareness is important. According to the World Health Organisation, nearly three quarters of a million people die by suicide every year, and this is the tip of the iceberg – the stark, measurable tip. Below the water line people in their millions are impacted by struggles with mental health difficulties, in themselves or those they care about. Most of us, I would say, have a stake in that iceberg. And this is just it – most of us.
By Hannah Moore2 years ago in Psyche
Unwell 0.2
While I mention this throughout later writing, I’d just like to say why I’ve put “train horn” or “car honk” into my pieces. It’s because I notice patterns and those specific sounds are part of a longstanding pattern of me seemingly being listened to, monitored, followed and terrorized in addition to the license plates that show up around me with my address number, dog's name, birthday date and more that I'll probably discuss in later writing. I remember seeing a TikTok that got a lot of popularity of a child trying to record a video, but every time they were going to speak, a train horn went off in the distance, cutting them off. The child looks in the direction of the train, exasperated, and goes to speak a final time, only to be cut off by the train horn once again. It would be funny if I didn’t notice that actually happening in my own life.
By Kocoa Simpsen2 years ago in Psyche
The Simplest Way To Start Self-Love
Self-love is so important for overall mental and physical health. Much psychology research has shown that people with high self-esteem are more likely to be happy, healthy, and successful in life. They are also more likely to have strong relationships and make good choices. Not surprisingly, lacking self-love can have dire consequences for the individual, as revealed by a 2019 study by the University of California, which found that 80% of people experience low self-esteem at some point in their lives. Yet another study, published in the journal "Self and Identity" in 2020, found that people with low self-esteem are more likely to experience depression, anxiety, and other health concerns.
By Elaine Sihera2 years ago in Psyche
