An emotional ambush happens when someone says something that suddenly floods another person with negative feelings. This could be criticism, sarcasm, or being left out. After an ambush, the person who was caught off guard may feel uneasy around the person who ambushed them and see them as a...
All-or-nothing thinking, also known as black-and-white thinking, is a common cognitive mistake that involves viewing situations in extreme, polarized terms without considering the nuances or gray areas. As we find ourselves already three months into 2024, it prompts reflection on the New Year’s resolutions many of us made. Among...
Judge Yourself Based On What You Can Control, Not On What You Can’t Control During a casual conversation over coffee, a close friend opened up to me about the stress she’s facing while searching for a new job. She has been unemployed for an extended period, a situation...
How To Be Happy Every Day? The concept of happiness varies for each individual. It may signify a state free from stress and difficulties or the achievement of personal ambitions. The Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy suggests that defining happiness is complex since the question itself lacks clarity. Are we...
In psychology, a self-fulfilling prophecy refers to a belief or expectation about oneself that influences one’s behavior. And in such a way that it ultimately confirms the belief or expectation. In other words, individuals unknowingly bring about the outcome they anticipate. It is because they act in ways that...
Have you asked yourself how you can stop procrastination? Since it hinders your productivity and your life. And you think to yourself that you are just lazy. In this case, I have a piece of news for you. You are not lazy! Here’s why: Procrastination is something you likely...