Mental health & psychology are keys to happiness. These mental health archives feature anxiety, stress, loneliness and more.
If you constantly dwell on past mistakes, second-guess every choice, and can’t stop picturing disastrous outcomes, you’re probably an overthinker. Overthinking can be debilitating because our mind plays terrible tricks on us. Luckily, you can also learn to trick your brain into reframing these destructive thoughts. For example, reciting positive affirmations can help you overcome … Read more
Raise your hand if you feel like you are living your life on autopilot. If you feel caught up in the past or future plans? If you react to present challenges in your life with judgment? I can raise my hand too. But I recently started practicing mindfulness, and I try to live more mindfully … Read more
Feelings of anxiety can be debilitating, and many people will experience a form of anxiety at some stage in life. Anxious feelings are often rooted in unhelpful thoughts and belief patterns. Mental health affirmations can help stop anxiety by removing negative thoughts that manifest as frequent bouts of fear and worry. Learn how affirmations can … Read more
Everyone thinks negatively from time to time including children. However, there are people who engage in exaggerated negative thinking, also known as catastrophizing, almost every day. Honestly, I struggled with an exaggerated thought pattern in my early adult life. I lost count of how many times loved ones told me to “Stop making a mountain … Read more
Have you ever heard a cell phone ringing in a crowded or congested room, and you felt something uncomfortable down in the pit of your stomach? You were praying that it wasn’t your cell phone that was ringing… and once you realized it wasn’t your phone, you were instantly relieved. What about those times when … Read more
Overcoming addiction requires breaking thought patterns that have been in place for a long time. The words we use to describe ourselves, our goals, and even the things that have happened to us have a lot of power. They color how we see ourselves. Mindfulness meditation can help change negative perceptions. By focusing on the … Read more
We all know someone who seems to believe the world revolves around their wants and needs. They act like the world owes them everything and they tend to throw fits when things don’t go the way they want. They may always be late and not apologize, yet throw a tantrum if you are the one … Read more
One day, my girlfriend asked, “Do I have an inferiority complex?” She caught me by surprise since she usually exudes confidence and positive energy. I decided to research the signs of an inferiority complex to provide a proper answer, which I’ll share with you here. But before detailing the signs, I’d like to point out … Read more
Dealing with depression can be a difficult concept to understand, especially when you are not that knowledgeable about psychology. In addition, depression is one of the most sensitive topics when it comes to mental health. But we believe that depression is a topic that all people should learn about. Regardless of whether you are currently … Read more