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Managing Worker Stress: Identifying Problems and Implementing Solutions
Across all sectors, employee stress is too often experienced as an everyday thing especially at this moment in time when work environments are so demanding. Burnout results from long work hours, heavy workloads, tight deadlines and pressure to always perform well. When left unaddressed, stress decreases productivity while affecting employee’s health, morale and general wellbeing negatively. This may lead to increased absenteeism rates in companies engagement levels and turnover rates that are higher than expected. However, with appropriate strategies stress at workplaces can be managed and its adverse impacts minimized. Common Sources of Workplace Stress
By Ahmet Kıvanç Demirkıranabout a year ago in Psyche
How to Deal With An Existential Crisis?
Do you ever feel like life is meaningless? That you're just going through the motions without any real purpose? If you feel like your life has no purpose, you could be experiencing an existential crisis. Don't worry, you're not alone. This type of crisis is actually quite common. In this blog post, we will discuss existential crises and how to deal with them.
By The Seraphic Society about a year ago in Psyche
The Traits of Narcissistic Parents
Narcissistic parents can have a profound effect on their children, shaping not only their childhoods but their entire lives. Narcissism, characterized by an excessive need for admiration, a lack of empathy, and a sense of entitlement, can manifest in many damaging behaviors when exhibited by a parent. These traits, while difficult to recognize from the inside, create environments that stifle the emotional growth of children, fostering long-term psychological effects.
By Sunshine Firecrackerabout a year ago in Psyche
Flying Monkeys:
When it comes to narcissistic abuse, the term "flying monkeys" may seem like an odd phrase at first glance, but it perfectly encapsulates one of the most insidious tactics narcissists use to maintain control over their victims. Borrowed from The Wizard of Oz, where the Wicked Witch of the West commands a fleet of flying monkeys to do her bidding, the term now applies to people the narcissist manipulates to further their agenda. Flying monkeys carry out the narcissist’s dirty work by spreading lies, defending them, and attacking the narcissist's target. This tactic not only keeps the narcissist’s hands clean but also amplifies their manipulation, leaving the victim isolated, overwhelmed, and even more vulnerable.
By Sunshine Firecrackerabout a year ago in Psyche
Signs of Gaslighting:
Gaslighting is one of the most subtle and insidious forms of emotional manipulation. It’s a tactic used by individuals—often narcissists—to make their victim doubt their own reality, perceptions, and sanity. Over time, gaslighting can leave the victim feeling confused, powerless, and isolated, unsure of what is real and what isn’t. The term comes from the 1944 film Gaslight, in which a husband manipulates his wife into believing she’s losing her mind by subtly altering their environment and insisting she’s imagining the changes.
By Sunshine Firecrackerabout a year ago in Psyche
Smear Campaigning:
Smear campaigning is one of the most underhanded tactics narcissists use to tear down their victims. Unlike overt aggression, this method is subtle, calculated, and often goes unnoticed until the damage is done. Whether you're leaving a toxic relationship, setting boundaries, or simply standing up for yourself, a narcissist’s smear campaign is designed to paint you as the villain while they play the victim. This insidious form of character assassination can be devastating, leaving you isolated, socially alienated, and questioning your reality.
By Sunshine Firecrackerabout a year ago in Psyche
Things I learnt from my recent setbacks
Things I learnt from my recent setbacks How I wish life were filled with glory and love, tales of how we succeed in every aspect of our life, emerging victorious in battles filled with animosity and sadness. Every mortal being experiences seasons of rise and fall, of light and dark, of pain and purpose, and defeat and victory.
By Hridya Sharmaabout a year ago in Psyche
I Fired My Personal Trainer for an AI: Here's What Happened!
It was one of those pivotal moments in life where curiosity collided with uncertainty. There I was, staring at my phone, ready to make a decision that could alter my fitness routine forever. "Could an AI really replace my personal trainer?" I wondered, half-excited, half-nervous. The idea seemed far-fetched. I mean, how could a machine – a mere collection of algorithms – possibly replicate the expertise and human touch of a personal trainer? This wasn’t just about workouts; it was about motivation, accountability, and, quite honestly, the relationship I had built with someone who understood my fitness journey. But, the allure of cutting-edge technology was hard to ignore. So, with a mixture of intrigue and skepticism, I decided to take the plunge. I fired my personal trainer for an AI.
By Sting Storiesabout a year ago in Psyche
Sometimes, All It Takes is a DM. Runner-up in Small Kindness Challenge. Content Warning.
I was at the lowest point of my life when I met K.T. It was January 12, 2019. I live in the U.S., K.T. lived in Thailand. Both my parents had just passed away, leaving me with inheritance money from their insurance policy—enough to take care of me and cover the remainder of my education. I was set for life. But I didn’t need all that; I just wanted them back. Cancer is a bitch, and it had come for me, too.
By Karina Thyraabout a year ago in Psyche
