Have you heard about body dysmorphic disorder? It causes you to see your reflection as hideous instead of what you really look like. It’s a true case of the mind distorting the reflection. Mirrors are just glass and you are more than that. Learning how to build healthy self-esteem can help you stop focusing on your physical appearance and become […]
Step Out Of Autopilot For A Mindful Break. Have you ever arrived at a destination without remembering how you got there? This happens when we operate on autopilot, lost in our thoughts and not fully present in the moment. Tara Brach, a meditation teacher, calls this a virtual reality, the opposite of Mindfulness. To cultivate mindfulness, pause and focus on […]
Hugging is good for mental health. Studies confirm that touch has many important health benefits. Physical touch, such as hugging, is known to activate the release of the hormone oxytocin and reduces cortisol levels leading to decreased anxiety, stress and depression. It also boosts the immune system and helps to maintain one’s mental health. Touch stimulates our brain and is […]
Believe in yourself. Our beliefs are a culmination of what we accept and what we do not. They are a summary of our predominant thoughts and experiences. If we believe we are able to do a particular thing, we will consciously and often and unconsciously act to achieve it. A belief is not a notion or a thought or an […]
Self-awareness Do you want to be happier, have more influence, be a better decision-maker, and be a more effective leader? Self-awareness, then, is the most important muscle you need to develop. It’s what will keep you on target to be the best a version of yourself and the best leader you can be. Psychologists Shelley Duval and Robert Wicklund proposed […]
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Eustress (Good stress) and Distress are terms that categorise different types of stress. At one end of the spectrum is distress, which involves negative feelings and is often a difficult experience. At the other end is eustress, which is challenging but rewarding and leads us to mental and physical well-being. How to promote Eustress (Good stress) People can promote eustress […]
On World Autism Awareness Day, we celebrate the contributions of persons with autism and renew our resolve to advance their inherent rights. We must do better – by promoting inclusive education, equal employment opportunities, self-determination, and an environment where every person is respected. And as we do so, we also recognize the role of families, caregivers, and support networks in […]
Nine out of ten times one feels paralyzed, it’s because we doubt our decisions. Sometimes we doubt our knowledge. Sometimes we doubt the choices we already made. Other times we doubt our instincts. But what one should be learning is that there is no such thing as “wrong.” The only wrong choice is not making one. The point is to […]
Reasons to support a Belief will fall into four categories (from strongest to weakest) : Believe in yourself. #believe #psychology #psychologist #mentalhealthmatters #trustyourself