(Exploring Your Mind) In relationships, both partners need to have power. You need to make decisions and, many times, people won’t share the same needs, preferences, or desires. In cases like these, power struggles manifest themselves.
Psychology
Watching Pornography Rewires the Brain to a More Juvenile State
(Neuroscience News) Pornography has existed throughout recorded history, transforming with the introduction of each new medium. Hundreds of sexually explicit frescoes and sculptures were found in the Mount Vesuvius ruins of Pompeii.
We Act Unconsciously Most of the Time
We Act Unconsciously Most of the Time
The Burden of Other People’s’ Projections: Labels
(Exploring Your Mind) Labels are one of the fastest and most common ways to get an idea of the nature of what’s in front of us. Furthermore, they simplify many things for us. As such, they can be very useful tools. However, labeling people or labeling yourself might be a different matter entirely. It could mean assigning negative types and characteristics to people no matter if they match up with reality or not.
Recharge Your Brain by Ignoring Your Phone for a Few Hours
(Exploring Your Mind) Phones are no longer a technological resource, now they’re friends no one wants to leave at home. However, taking a break from your phone and “going offline” will help recharge your mind and restore higher-level mental skills.
Orpheus and Eurydice – A Myth about Love
(Exploring Your Mind) The myth of Orpheus and Eurydice is a reminder that love persists above all, even after death. When someone truly loves, they won’t hesitate to go to hell just to be in the company of the one they love.
Evolutionary Changes in Brain Potentially Make Us More Prone to Anxiety
(Science Daily) Neurochemicals such as serotonin and dopamine play crucial roles in cognitive and emotional functions of our brain. Vesicular monoamine transporter 1 (VMAT1) is one of the genes responsible for transporting neurotransmitters and regulating neuronal signaling. A research team led by Tohoku University has reconstructed ancestral VMAT1 proteins, revealing the functional changes in neurotransmitter uptake of VMAT1 throughout the course of human evolution.
Exercising Self-Compassion: A Mindful-Meditation
(John Tsilimparis, MFT) We always hear about how exercising compassion for others and being of service to others can be healing and transformative. It promotes happiness, helps with stress relief, reduces symptoms of depression and so much more. Hence, when you exercise compassion for others, you can’t go wrong. It’s a win-win situation.
How to Master Your Emotions in Five Simple Steps
(Darren J. Gold) To lead an extraordinary life, you need to be the master of your emotions, not a slave to them. You can either react to events — and let your emotions drive the outcome — or control your circumstances and decide how you’ll respond. However, to make this change happen, there are five fundamental steps you need to regularly practice.
The Consequences of Not Facing Emotional Difficulty Head On
(Linda Sapadin, Ph.D) A number of celebrities have come out of the closet confessing to some nasty behavior. And I’m not talking about coming out of the closet because you’re gay. That’s old hat already. It’s because of bullying behavior, non-consensual sexual behavior, rageful behavior when you don’t get what you want!
Assertive Communication for Couples — Why Bravely Speaking Your Truth Makes a Good Relationship
(Exploring Your Mind) Assertive communication is a fundamental element for couples. In fact, it’s the basis of any relationship. But how can you improve it and the role you play in yours?
The Different Types of Embarrassment and How They Affect Us
(Exploring Your Mind) There are several types of embarrassment. Although they mostly have the same physiological consequences, they tend to differ in terms of cognitive processing and the circumstances that produce it. Stay with us as we talk about why we often feel embarrassed!
Social Engineering of the Male Female Dynamic [Part 1/2] | Justin Deschamps and Adam Riva
Social Engineering of the Male Female Dynamic [Part 1/2] | Justin Deschamps and Adam Riva
You Become What You Practice — So What Do You Practice?
(Justin Deschamps) The world is filled with challenges that make life difficult. As one who studies the human condition, the struggle for happiness, fulfillment, and the avoidance of unnecessary suffering is something everyone has to contend with. Psychologically, every choice we make becomes the basis of a habit. This means, if we’re unconscious about the way we think and what we do, we might create more problems for ourselves. Let’s look at this from the perspective of practice.
Emotion Concepts Are Not the Same Worldwide
(Neuroscience News) Fear, anger, sadness – while it is often assumed these emotion concepts are the same the world over, new research suggests there is greater cross-cultural variation in “how people think about emotions than is widely assumed”, contributor Dr Joseph Watts says.