Anxiety affects millions of people worldwide, and for those who need to deal with this condition in their day to day lives, it can become seriously debilitating. Unlike stress, which tends to be experienced in conjunction with certain events and can quickly be gotten under control, anxiety can get in the way of many everyday […]
The Power Music Has On The Mind & Body
In today’s fast-paced world, it’s difficult to relax. There’s always another deadline to meet, commute to survive, and Sean Spicer tweet to read. It can wreak havoc on your mental well-being, leaving you feeling strung out and anxious even when you try to unplug and unwind. If you’re tired of feeling exhausted and stressed out, […]
Eureka Moments: The Four Common Types of Creative Thought
Creativity is often misunderstood as some rare and special gift only bestowed upon geniuses. However, you don’t have to produce great musical compositions or world-famous works of arts to be creative. Creativity can be emotionally–based or logically-based. It may also be deliberate or spontaneous. Here’s a rundown on these four common types of creative thought. […]
When Giving Is Good for Everyone: The Psychology Behind the Act of Gifting
If you speak to people who give to charity or otherwise perform good deeds, you’ll often hear them say that they feel like they gain more than they give. As it turns out, humans are hardwired to benefit psychologically from doing good for others. You can improve everything from mood to your financial position, simply […]
Color And Its Effect On Winning
The moment when a sports team first runs onto the playing field in their uniforms is an exciting time for many sports enthusiasts. Not only does it signal that a game is about to start, but it helps provide fans with an image of solidarity, since the team wears matching attire. As the infographic below […]
Resolve to Not Resolve
To add injury to insult, the after holiday blues are quickly overshadowed by the stress of starting the new year. Sure, it comes with hope and excitement but also, the looming event of making resolutions can make the hope feel more like hopelessness. It’s here, have you made your list yet? Setting goals that are hard […]
A Brand New Life: Freeing Yourself From the Chains of Addiction
Living a life with addiction is not living a full life. Those who lived with addiction had individual reasons for getting tied to that sort of life, but there are ways to break free. Leaving addiction behind is like embracing a new life and way of living. Rather than dwell on mistakes of the past, […]
Farewell Summer, Hello Fall
I know, it’s sad to say goodbye to summer ; ( But even though we don’t have lazy days by the pool, hot summer nights or fun outdoor bbqs, Fall brings some wonderful things that we can all look forward to. I’ve compiled some fun things to help you beat the farewell summer blues and […]
What are the most common forms of psychotherapy?
For those who have never experienced psychotherapy, it’s easy to have created a picture in the mind’s eye of what it is – and what it’s not – based on inaccurate representations from television dramas and Hollywood blockbusters. Based on this, it’s easy to see why people might be reluctant to give psychotherapy a try. […]
Find your Truest Self Through Spiritual Awakening
Throughout the centuries, psychologists and spiritual leaders have talked about spiritual enlightenment – when the truest version of yourself is realised. Some psychologists including Abraham Maslow referred to this process as ‘the highest level of needs’, while Carl Jung called it ‘individuation’. Although hard to define, enlightenment is often a result of practicing deep meditation […]