If you eat last week’s mac and cheese, you will get a tummy ache. If you bang your head on a wall, you get a headache. We all know how to dodge physical pain, but mental pain often gets treated like it’s not as big of a deal, and we easily slip into habits that …
Psychology
It’s not hard to notice a child who has Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)—they will be jumping off the walls, the dog will always be “eating their homework,” and they will frequently test everyone’s patience. We know about kids, but how do you tell if an adult is on the ADHD spectrum? Kids with ADHD …
Baggage. We know it when it’s physical, but the most tiring baggage is the invisible kind— the one we hold on to in our hearts and minds. Carrying some things feels like trying to sprint with a backpack full of rocks. They hold us back from growing personally and are also detrimental to our mental …
Aging is inevitable. It’s something we all face, but how we approach it can make all the difference. It’s common to think getting older means slowing down, but after talking to a few folks who seem to have mastered the art of aging, you’ll realize that’s not the case. In fact, many of them are …
You go into a relationship expecting to find love and chase sunsets together until you go gray together, but sometimes you find heartbreak wrapped in an emotionally toxic partner. These individuals will bring negativity into your life and drain your emotional and mental energy. Recognizing the red flags is crucial to protect your well-being and …
The term “gaslighting” may be overused in recent times, but that doesn’t detract from its prevalence or validity. Have you had a conversation or relationship with someone who makes you question your own sanity, memories, or perceptions? Then you’ve probably had a run-in with a gaslighter. Gaslighting is a type of emotional manipulation that can …
The idea of mind control often evokes images of dystopian science fiction and shadowy figures pulling strings behind the scenes. In reality, it is the subtle forms of influence and persuasion that shape our everyday lives, affecting our thoughts, beliefs, and behaviors without us even realizing it. From targeted advertising to political propaganda, these tactics …
It’s a familiar scene in many households and even in public these days—kids glued to their tablets, phones, or gaming consoles, headphones on, brains off. Technology can be educational and entertaining, but if a kid is exposed to too much screen time, it’ll begin to show in their behavior. If you’re stressing about whether your …
Don’t we all miss the kindergarten days when you made instant BFFs just by asking someone’s name? Making friends as an adult is tough. Between the 9-to-5 grind, family matters, filing tax returns, and long-forgotten hobbies, it’s hard enough to find time for yourself, much less to nurture new friendships. Yet, we need friends. Human …
Life changes can be fantastic, but they can sometimes be shockingly challenging. Whether you’re contemplating a career switch, dealing with tricky relationship dynamics, or facing financial upheaval—anxiety often rears its head at the most awkward times. This unwelcome feeling usually stems from a mixture of various things, including a fear of the unknown and the …