(Exploring Your Mind) Did you know that stress can modify your DNA to the point that your grandchildren are susceptible to certain diseases? This is referred to as the molecular footprint of stress.
Psychology
We Need to Feel to Heal
(Lissa Rankin) As I’m trapped in my house because the air quality where I live in the Bay Area is incompatible with life, as I’m sheltered in place for six months and gave up all summer travel because I want to be a responsible community member and don’t want to hurt anyone who might be at risk of COVID, I am wrestling with how we live in a world where our president doesn’t believe in climate disasters and some doctors with public influence are denying the danger of COVID. I can only make sense of all this by viewing disaster denialism as a trauma response that deserves our compassion.
5 Psychological Mechanisms that Allow People to Hurt Others
(Exploring Your Mind) Evil exists. There are even psychological mechanisms that allow people to hurt others, including moral justification and the displacement of responsibility. In fact, some people even take pleasure in inflicting harm on others.
It’s Official: Study Finds That Watching Cute Animals Is Good For Your Health
(Good News Network) Seeing adorable animals actually helps to reduce stress levels in humans, researchers at England’s University of Leeds have found.
Parents Who Control Their Adult Children
(Exploring Your Mind) Controlling parents don’t change their behavior just because their children are grown. On the contrary, they often resort to more sophisticated techniques such as emotional blackmail or victimism to manipulate their adult children.
How To Increase Your Concentration Time
(Strange Sounds) Smart work or focus is the name of the day in this age of diversions. It is either an easy excuse to make for poor performance or is one of the most serious mental health issues known to date, lack of concentration.
Jordan Peterson: Workaholics and the Importance of Rest (Video)
Jordan Peterson: Workaholics and the Importance of Rest (Video)
Strive for Excellence, Not Perfection
(Exploring Your Mind) Are you the type of person who strives for perfection in every aspect of their life? If the answer is “yes”, you’re in for a life of suffering and frustration. Instead of perfection, aim for excellence. Try to outdoo yourself, without comparing yourself to anyone.
Why Do People Who Love Each Other Split Up?
(Exploring Your Mind) You need more than love to make a relationship work. Loving someone else doesn’t necessarily mean you’ll be happier and better at solving day-to-day problems. So much so, that many people break up in spite the fact that they love each other.
9 Ego Defense Mechanisms That Kill Self-Growth
(Mateo Sol) You’re hopeless, useless, burdensome. Nothing will ever go well, everyone is always better than you, you’ll never be perfect. You want to be liked, but you’re unlovable, and a failure at life. Sound familiar?
Pets Linked to Maintaining Better Mental Health and Reducing Loneliness During Lockdown
(Natural Blaze) Sharing a home with a pet appeared to act as a buffer against psychological stress during lockdown, a new survey shows.
Learning to Enjoy Your Own Company Is Key to Your Well-Being
(Exploring Your Mind) Many adults are incapable of spending time in their own company. This can lead to emotional dependence. In this article, discover how important it is to learn to enjoy your own company.
The Most Common Cognitive Distortions in Anxiety
(Exploring Your Mind) Your own mind can be your worst enemy, Knowing the mechanisms it uses to increase anxious thinking can help you better manage these states and gain control over your mental universe.
6 Reasons Why Writing Is Good for Your Mental Health
(Daniela McVicker) If you want to act responsibly, you have to take great care of yourself. If you’re not feeling good, you won’t be able to help other people, be a good partner, or friend. This is why it’s important that you take care of your mental health and make it one of your top priorities.
Why Don’t I Get Angry?
(Exploring Your Mind) Do you ever feel like you’re incapable of expressing your anger? When someone hurts you, do you respond with thoughts and behaviors that worsen the situation? If your answer is “yes”, this is the article for you.