Psychology
Less reliable parents lead to less risks: A new study on learning process
Parents often want their kids to stay away from risks, because they're worried - but risks can also be a part of learning more about the world. A new study shows that kids who see their parents as less reliable tend to stay away from risks more often, therefore learning less.
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Good to Know: Non-Obvious Signs of Depression
Masked depression (hidden, somatized, “depression without depression”) is depression in which the actual symptoms of low mood are hidden (masked) by some somatic symptoms or other mental disorders.
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Bulimia Nervosa: What Is It
Bulimia is a mental disorder characterized by eating disorders. It manifests itself in the form of frequent bouts of overeating, during which a person does not feel either the taste of food or satiety. After such a breakdown, a feeling of repentance comes, the person tries to cleanse the body of excess.
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Managing your anger: Psychologist's tips
People can control lots of their emotions and feelings, but it's way harder when it's anger, simply because of the nature of that emotion. Meanwhile, anger management is vital for everyone who wants to have a good career, relationships, and social skills.
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How self-consciousness helps you: Psychologist's insights
While being too self-conscious can sometimes be bad for you, a basic level of self-consciousness is crucial, because it helps you in many ways. Psychologists claim that self-conscious people do it better in life, and there are a few reasons for that.
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You shouldn't suppress your emotions: Psychologist's tips
Most kids are taught to be resilient and stoic, and lots of boys are also taught that it's not manly to cry. Meanwhile, science and psychology claim that suppressing your emotions can lead to lots of mental and even physical damage.
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Toxic Positivity: What Is It
When a person ignores emotions other than happiness, toxic positivity arises.
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Psychologist's Opinion: Why Group Therapy is Useful
Group psychotherapy is a form of psychotherapy where a small group of people, under the guidance of a psychologist or psychotherapist, meets to achieve psychotherapeutic goals: resolving internal conflicts, relieving tension, improving mood, and other tasks to correct the psychological state.
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Decreasing your self-expectations: Psychologist's tips
It's often exhausting when others expect too much from you, but it's even worse when you expect too much from yourself. If you're tired of living in constant stress, then it's time to decrease those expectations - but how can you do it?
Kate Yakimchuk personality expectations self-esteem health tips 27 November 2023
When constant self-improvement becomes bad: Psychologist's insights
For some people' there's nothing better than constant self-improvement - it's like the only goal that makes sense. Meanwhile, psychologists often say that everything is good in moderation, so constant self improvement can also be bad.
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Staying positive when life is tough: Psychologist's tips
Have you ever met people who always seem to be in a good mood, no matter what? You can't see it too often, because being so optimistic is a rare gift - but it doesn't mean that you can't learn it!
Kate Yakimchuk optimism positivity personality tips 27 November 2023
Tips from a Psychologist: How to Rest Properly
In order for the brain to fully rest, it is enough to follow the basic principles of healthy sleep: sleep 7–9 hours at night, regularly ventilate the bedroom and make sure it is dark. And if it is not possible to curtain the windows, use a sleep mask.
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How lack of confidence affects your decision making: Psychologist's insights
Your self-confidence affects almost every sphere of your life, including your behavior, habits, and decision-making process. It's hard to make the best decisions when you're too self-conscious all the time, and it's even harder when you don't trust yourself.
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Psychologist Explanation: What is Obsession
Obsessive thoughts (obsessions) are images or impulses that invade consciousness uncontrollably, against a person’s will. Attempts to get rid of these thoughts lead to outbreaks of anxiety and bring severe discomfort. A person experiences constant fears and bad thoughts.
Diana Dashkevich obsession mental health facts 26 November 2023
Why people don't leave their abusive partners: Psychologist's insights
It's always easier to see an abusive relationship when you're not in one - that's just how abuse works. Some people can suffer from their partners' actions for years without leaving them - but why?
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Hidden signs of low self-esteem: Psychologist's insights
Self-esteem affects most (if not all) spheres of someone's life, including their habits, behavior, and views. While some signs of low self-esteem can be quite obvious, other signs can be hidden, and therefore not that obvious.
Kate Yakimchuk self-esteem personality signs 26 November 2023
Finding new friends as an adult: Psychologist's tips
When you're a kid or a teen, it's relatively easy for you to find new friends, because you're always surrounded by other kids like you. Meanwhile, it's way harder for adults to actually find new friends, especially when they can't become friends with their colleagues.
Kate Yakimchuk friendship friends adulthood tips 26 November 2023
Psychologist Explanation: What is Apathy
Apathy is a mental state characterized by indifference to events happening around, indifference, indifference, and emotional coldness.
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Make your remote work convenient: Psychologist's tips
People who don't work remotely often assume that working from home is pure joy and convenience without thinking how hard it might be. Imagine waking up in the comfort of your house and forcing yourself to work every day - that's how it usually is.
Kate Yakimchuk work comfort tips 25 November 2023
Psychologist Explanation: What is Temperament
Temperament is not formed during life, but is an innate characteristic of a person.
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