Friday Fix: Episode 135 While some people say you should always give others the “benefit of the doubt,” other people say doing so means you let people take advantage of you. After all, not everyone has good intentions. There’s a surprising upside of assuming the best in others; it actually lowers your stress levels. But it takes some practice. You might find yourself jumping to conclusions that assume bad intentions automatically....
For instance, for someone who’s dealing with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), a cluster of often-debilitating symptoms that result from a terrifying situation or experience, destructive anger is a common emotion, one that can cause them to act aggressively toward other people or engage in substance abuse or self-harm. In fact, anger is a valid emotion, one that doesn’t always have to be negative and harmful. It can have bad or good outcomes, depending on how you handle it....
James was also known for contributing to functionalism, one of the earliest schools of thought in psychology. His book The Principles of Psychology is considered one of the most classic and influential texts in psychology’s history. He was also the brother of the noted writer Henry James and diarist Alice James. “The art of being wise is the art of knowing what to overlook,” William James once wrote. Learn more about his life, career, ideas, and contributions to psychology in this brief biography....
A report published this month in the Journal of Occupational Health reviewed the findings of 15 trials on healthcare workers that involved various types of physical relaxation for stress relief. The analysis showed that while all physical relaxation techniques reduced work-related stress, yoga seemed to provide better results than other methods. Here’s a closer look at the findings, along with ways you can use yoga to relieve stress from your job....
But is it completely true? Yes, and no. Whether you are going through a breakup, grieving the loss of a loved one, or going through something else emotionally taxing, plenty of other important factors are involved in the healing process. In this article, you will learn why the cliché that “time heals all wounds” may not be fully true, as well as time’s true role in healing, other factors involved, and where you can focus your efforts to speed up the healing process....
Signs That You’re a Psychology Major Here are 15 sure-fire signs that you are a psychology major:
Whether it’s the busyness end-of-year holiday season or simply Valentine’s Day, holidays can bring with them emotions and situations that may raise your stress levels. At the same time, a holiday can also be a cause for celebration, which may come with triggers to smoke. Use these tips to help you manage holiday stress smoke-free. Get Enough Rest When you’re tired and run down, cravings to smoke will seem stronger while you feel less able to manage them....
But behind the glitz and glamour of influencers’ feeds, there are thriving communities on Instagram filled with people supporting one another through their mental health journeys. Check out these accounts to find solidarity in mental health struggles, along with a break from the curated perfection of Instagram. Self-Love and Self-Care The Latest Kate When you’re struggling to speak to yourself kindly, The Latest Kate has a cute animal to do it for you....
Latin Americans are one example of a large population that has been labeled by such assumptions. Stereotypes have contributed to the widespread discrimination experienced by these individuals, which can have powerful effects on overall emotional well-being. Read on for six examples of common stereotypes to avoid. “All Latin Americans Have Homogenous Origins” Latin America is comprised of 33 different countries, located within South America, Central America, and the Caribbean islands....
There are many reasons why people might experience embarrassment about their depression. They may feel bad that their depression makes it more difficult to do daily tasks. Or they might feel shame about their condition due to the stigma surrounding mental illness. No matter the cause, there are things that you can do to help reduce or eliminate these feelings of embarrassment. Follow Now: Apple Podcasts / Spotify / Google Podcasts...
Get Moving One of the best activities to help a child with ADHD is to get them moving. This doesn’t mean that you have to sign them up for every sport under the sun, but it does mean that they need to be active. Go for a walk, play tag, or ride bikes together. Getting your child’s body moving will help them to focus their energy on a fun and rewarding activity....
With growing awareness of health inequalities, police brutality, etc, there has been a greater willingness to confront this topic, including acknowledging your own racism. Understanding the Insidiousness of Racism Thankfully for BIPOC folx, there have recently been strides towards understanding the insidiousness of racism. While it no longer looks like stolen land at the expense of Indigenous communities and profit made from the enslavement of Black folx, as it did in past centuries, racism continues to harm BIPOC folx with systems that maintain the status quo....
Understanding the causes of anger and frustration with ADHD, along with some strategies for managing these intense emotions, can help prevent these short bursts of anger from causing long-term damage. The Link Between ADHD and Anger Children and adults with ADHD often experience emotions with greater intensity than their peers without ADHD. This is known as emotional dysregulation, or a poor ability to manage emotional responses or to keep them within an acceptable range of typical emotional reactions....
Learn more about some of the challenges you might encounter if you are married to someone with ADHD. Also, explore what you can do to help your partner and strengthen your relationship. How ADHD Characteristics Affect Relationships The traits and characteristics that are associated with ADHD can create predictable, consistent patterns in your relationship. For people who have not found ways to manage these patterns, problems can emerge. According to Melissa Orlov, author of “The ADHD Effect on Marriage: Understand and Rebuild Your Relationship in Six Steps,” some of the characteristics that may emerge in relationships affected by ADHD include:...
Here’s what it looks like in people with ADHD and some strategies you can use to regain control of your emotions. What Is Emotional Dysregulation? Emotional dysregulation is an impaired ability to control your emotional response, leading to extreme or overblown reactions that don’t really fit the situation. Some of the key signs and symptoms include: Emotional reactions that seem out of sync with their causeDifficulty calming down, even if you’re aware that you’re overreactingLow tolerance for frustration or annoyanceTemperamental or prone to sudden outburstsFeeling completely overwhelmed by your emotionsDifficulty refocusing your attention away from the emotion...
Especially as adults can often be expected to navigate different environments, confidence in finding one’s way can be particularly helpful. Just as exploring one’s surroundings can develop one’s sense of direction, these early learning experiences can often impact the problem-solving skills that are often necessary to thrive as an adult in the future. Understanding the Research For this study, 159 undergraduate students completed a series of questionnaires at a Miami university on their childhood wayfinding experiences, navigational styles, and any associated anxiety....
Workplace bullying can include such tactics as verbal bullying, physical bullying, relational aggression, cyberbullying, sexual bullying and sexual harassment, and prejudicial bullying. But unlike school bullying, workplace bullies may form cliques and operate within the established rules and policies of their organization in both overt and covert ways. For instance, bullying may be couched in humiliating coaching practices or implemented as part of programs touted as being in the best interest of the employee....
