We like to think that when tragedy strikes, those who survive should count their lucky stars for not being among the ones who were less fortunate. That’s not always the case. When dealing with tragedy, there’s no telling how you might react. Maybe you feel grateful that you survived, grieve those who didn’t, and try … Read more
Let’s say you have five tasks on your to-do list. You take a sip of coffee, look at each task, and after a couple of minutes, you already know how to start your day. Even though you’re not fully aware of the process, during those couple of minutes, your mind does a detailed analysis to … Read more
Our relationship with our caregivers is the foundation on which we build all future relationships. How our parents and grandparents respond to our emotional needs dictates how we relate to attachment, emotional security, and rejection. When you grow up in a family environment characterized by abandonment, trauma, or inconsistent parenting, you develop a deep sense … Read more
OCD is an anxiety disorder that affects roughly 1.2% of the world’s population. Characterized by intrusive thoughts and compulsive behaviors, this condition can interfere with your daily life and relationship. The intrusive thoughts that people with OCD experience can gravitate around irrational fears and chronic doubts, leading to a series of repetitive, reassurance-seeking behaviors known … Read more
“Empathy is seeing with the eyes of another, listening with the ears of another, and feeling with the heart of another.” I believe this quote by Alfred Adler perfectly represents what empathy should look like. In other words, to empathize means to put aside your views, opinions, and impressions so that you can create enough … Read more