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How to cope with your emotions, maintain mental health, deal with life's stressors and help others do the same.
How to read anyone instantly
When meeting someone new, deciphering their character can be challenging. Let's dive deeper into the act of mind reading people. While it's impossible to directly tap into someone else's thoughts, several techniques and observations can help decipher emotions, intentions, and behaviors, providing insights into their mental state
By Cudjoe Justice2 years ago in Psyche
The Art Of Saying 'NO': Breaking The 'Can-Do' Curse
On Christmas Day, or whenever more people than usual get together, it can be stressful for the hosts with all the demands that are likely to be placed upon them. Thy want everything o be right, and everyone to be happy, and my guess is that some people would be saying 'YES' to certain requests they believe are unreasonable, yet feeling impotent to do anything about it because of the desire to appear caring and empathetic. Yet, that does not help them to be authentic and sincere.
By Elaine Sihera2 years ago in Psyche
Narcissism And Personality Disorders. Content Warning.
Are all personality disorders the outcomes of frustrated narcissism? During our formative years (6 months to 6 years old), we are all “narcissists”. Primary Narcissism is a useful and critically important defense mechanism. As the infant separates from his mother and becomes an individual, it is likely to experience great apprehension, fear, and pain. Narcissism shields the child from these negative emotions. By pretending to be omnipotent, the toddler fends off the profound feelings of isolation, unease, pending doom, and helplessness that are attendant on the individuation-separation phase of personal development.
By kavinda ranabahu2 years ago in Psyche
How to stop being lazy and pathetic
Hey, I totally get it! Sometimes it feels like nobody cares if we're lazy or not. But you know what? We can't let that hold us back. Life keeps moving, and we gotta keep up with it. It's true that everyone has their own problems and struggles, so we can't expect others to pity us for too long. We gotta take charge and make things happen for ourselves.I remember this neighbor I had back in my hometown. She was always complaining and being negative. It seemed like she was stuck in a cycle of unhappiness. But you know what? My mom, who's an immigrant and has been through so much, never let herself fall into that trap. She had no choice but to keep pushing forward and taking care of our family. She didn't have the luxury of being lazy or playing the victim.Sometimes, when we're in survival mode, we don't have the option to be lazy. We have to keep going, even when things get tough. It's like those who are struggling to climb up the stairs and catch their breath. They can't give up, because they know they need to lose that weight to feel better. And for those who are vulnerable and need to gain weight for their health, they have no choice but to do what's necessary.So, my friend, let's leave laziness at the door and embrace the mindset of pushing forward and making things happen. We have the power to overcome obstacles and achieve our goals. Let's do this together!
By Quame Burner2 years ago in Psyche
Overcoming The Fear Of Losing A Partner: 5 Useful Tips
When we love someone, if we feel they might not love us as much, that they are attracted to someone else, or they seem distant and detached, it can lead to many anxieties as to how to keep the love intact. It is natural to wonder why a date or partner might be behaving that way, and whether you might lose them. But the first thing to do is to understand why you feel like that, and then take any remedial steps you believe might apply in your specific case, because every situation is likely to be different.
By Elaine Sihera2 years ago in Psyche
Beyond the Shadows: Reimagining Depression in the Light of Oppression and Perception
In the realm of mental health, depression stands as a widely recognized and clinically significant condition. However, there's a compelling argument to be made that what is often diagnosed as depression might, in some cases, more accurately reflect a response to oppression, intricately shaped by personal perception. This exploration delves into the nuances of these concepts, seeking to provide a deeper understanding of their interplay and impact on individual well-being.
By Daniel Stevens2 years ago in Psyche
Mastering Persuasion: Unveiling the Art of Influence
In the fascinating fabric of human relationships, the power of elegant persuasion emerges as an art form. Think of it as a dance of words, gestures and ideas—an art that opens the doors of time and creates connections that endure forever. In this investigation, we will dive into five interesting ways, each applying a brush to the face and dropping you into the fascinating realm of persuasion.
By Muhammad Sheraz Gohar 2 years ago in Psyche
Making Timely Smart Decisions
Researchers observed a group of judges in 2011 while they made decisions about whether or not to grant parole to inmates. It would make sense for factors like the offence committed, the prisoner's current term, and their conduct to take precedence. However, one factor had a surprisingly big impact when those specifics were thoroughly investigated: the time of day. Even though their offenses and sentences were nearly identical, prisoners who met with the board in the morning had a considerably higher chance of being granted parole than those whose cases were evaluated in the afternoon. Although this result may appear odd, the researchers explained it simply: the judges were probably tired in the afternoon. They were specifically suffering from decision fatigue. This level of mental fatigue happens after a lengthy time of deliberation and may cause people to become less confident and more impulsive in their decision-making. Not only can decision fatigue be dangerous in high-stakes situations like this study, but it may also seriously affect our daily lives. What decisions then get us to this point, and how can we combat fatigue? Energy is used by our body for all physical and mental functions. Although the precise resources that are used up when under mental stress are unknown, research has shown that many people appear to have a daily threshold for decision-making. When that barrier is reached, the majority of people consciously decide to "take it easy" and put off thinking carefully about any upcoming decisions for another day. Several factors, such as the frequency, complexity, and novelty of the decisions you must make, determine how quickly you cross this threshold. Choosing what to have for breakfast, for instance, is not particularly difficult. Not only is this a limited selection due to what's accessible, but you also anticipate making it once a day with relatively minimal stakes. Furthermore, even if you're not entirely sure what to eat, you should have enough time to recuperate from your cognitive energy expenditure between this small decision and the next one. Let's envision something far more difficult, though. As an illustration, You need to replace it immediately since your car breaks down out of the blue. This is a difficult, unexpected choice that will have far-reaching effects. You won't find all of the possibilities in one location in this situation, as there are innumerable options to select from. You'll need to spend hours carefully weighing the advantages and disadvantages of each option in order to make the best decision. You'll also need to decide which factors are most crucial because this isn't a decision you make very often. The pressure to make decisions quickly can lead to extra stress both during and after the decision-making process as you focus more of your energy on wishing you had more time to consider your options. Most people would have already made a decision of this importance after just one. They had reached the point of no return. Decision fatigue, on the other hand, can be much more dangerous in professions where individuals must make multiple high-stakes decisions every day. Judges, like those in the 2011 study, frequently face difficult decisions one after the other, with no time to recover. Many medical researchers are particularly concerned about decision fatigue. Doctors frequently work long shifts filled with life-or-death decisions, and some studies have found that working extended shifts increases the likelihood of critical errors. Addressing these issues requires institutional changes, but most of us can avoid fatigue in our daily lives in much more direct ways. Making fewer decisions each day, spreading out your to-do list over several days, or even doing away with some routine decisions entirely are all easy ways to improve your productivity. Additionally, giving counsel on a difficult decision usually takes less energy than making the decision oneself. Thus, before thinking about how the choices you make will directly affect you, it can be useful to picture your actions from the perspective of another person. Ultimately, it's critical to keep in mind that not all decisions are equally significant, and that you can save your energy for the ones that really count by learning to let go of the little things.
By John Dartey2 years ago in Psyche
How to make smart decisions more easily
Diving into the labyrinth of decision-making intricacies, our exploration begins with a fascinating revelation from a 2011 study that unveils the profound impact of timing on the outcomes of critical decisions. As we dissect the surprising role of time in shaping our choices, we unravel the layers of a phenomenon known as decision fatigue and its far-reaching implications. Join us on this intellectual journey as we navigate the complex landscape of human decision-making and the temporal nuances that influence our judgment.
By Carolina Hugo2 years ago in Psyche
