coping
Life presents variables; learning how to cope in order to master, minimize, or tolerate what has come to pass.
Babbling After A Stressful Week!
First of all, good news. I'm back on Facebook and Instagram at last! I guess that is something I can smile about now. This week has been stressful. I have been on the go far too much, and it shows in the way I have been talking.
By Carol Ann Townendabout a year ago in Psyche
The Psychology of Resilience: Bouncing Back from Adversity
Resilience is a strong conceptualization within psychology which means overcoming hardship, obstacles, or trauma and returning back to the normal state of functioning. It is an essential ability that empowers people to face the normal challenges in life and come out of it in a better state. While some personality traits are inborn, resilience is one of the life skills that can be acquiring and developed. This essay delves into the aspects of the science of resilience, the underlying causes of its growth, and the ways in which a person can improve their ability to handle the difficulties of life.
By Ahmet Kıvanç Demirkıranabout a year ago in Psyche
Contentment vs. Affluence:Striving for Real Wealth
Flip through some magazines or your favourite social media channel and wish life were as fabulous as that of a super-rich one. Think they are the way to happiness? Allowing costly lifestyle advertising to certainly capture your imagination, takes a little time to deepen this question: Is it true that a richer life isn't the only recipe for happiness?
By anu chandrashekarabout a year ago in Psyche
Visiting My Little Girl Self
One of the shrinks had a good suggestion. She said "Go back in time and visit yourself when you were a little girl. Tell yourself all the things you wanted an adult to say to you." Sounded like a good idea, so this is what transpired.
By Shanon Angermeyer Normanabout a year ago in Psyche
Controlling Mindful Technology Usage In This Digital Age
In a world where technology is effortlessly integrated into virtually every aspect of our lives, it is easy to become embroiled in the perpetual barrage of notifications, emails, and social media updates. We swipe, scroll, and tap our way through the day, often losing track of time and, more importantly, losing touch with ourselves and the people around us. But what if it is possible to use technology in a more thoughtful, and balanced way? This brings to mind the concept of mindful technology use—a model that encourages us to act deliberately about how, when, and why we interact with digital devices.
By Kenneth Annanabout a year ago in Psyche
From Darkness to Light: Overcoming Negative Thoughts and Cultivating a Positive Outlook
We all heard that saying: "Comparison is the thief of joy." It reminds us that most of the time, our highest battles are not with the external world, but with the stories we tell ourselves. The external world's circumstances are challenging indeed, but it is what we say to ourselves and what we think and believe that truly defines our experiences.
By anu chandrashekarabout a year ago in Psyche
