How to Stop Being a People Pleaser What does psychology research have to say about this behavior people pleasing? People pleasing is changing our own behavior to make other people happy (Briggs et al., 1980). Before going further, here is a disclaimer. We can change our behavior for other people’s sake in a way that […]
Are You Losing Yourself?
Are You Losing Yourself? Learn more about what it means to lose yourself, what causes it, and how to respond. It’s normal and healthy for identities to evolve with age, circumstance, and changing interests. Sometimes, however, our identities change without our control or awareness. The concept we formerly held of ourselves based on our interests, […]
10 Tips for a Peaceful Mind
Learn about the science behind cultivating a peaceful mind. A peaceful mind may be defined as a state of calmness or tranquility that is free from worry, ruminative thoughts, or other types of busy, frenetic thoughts. Oftentimes, we spend too much time thinking—thinking about what’s to come in the future, what’s happened in the past, […]
Do You have Trust Issues?
Learn how we define trust issues, recognize them, and work to improve them. Trust is believing that it is safe to be vulnerable with somebody else because they are willing and able to respond to you in a way that will meet your needs, or at least not harm you. The amount you trust another […]
Codependency: 5 Signs
Therapists and psychologists have come up with many definitions for codependency. Consistent across these definitions are several key elements (Dear et al., 2004). First, people who are codependent are far more focused on others’ experiences than their own. Second, people who are codependent are self-sacrificing to a degree that is often clearly unhealthy. Third, people […]
8 Tips to Help You Stop Rushing
Explore the causes of rushing and find out how you can rush less. Sometimes we genuinely race against the clock, such as when we try to catch a flight. Yet many people rush daily as they try to accomplish every task on their to-do lists. But what exactly is rushing? We can define rushing as […]
How to Cope with Uncertainty
How to Cope With Uncertainty Worried about the future? Try out these strategies to be more resilient in the face of uncertainty. If uncertainty stresses you out, makes you wonder which path to take, which decision to make, or whether to respond at all, it can be crippling…but there is hope, because emotional resilience […]
6 Tips for Decoding Emotions in Text Messages
6 Tips for Decoding Emotions in Text Messages Does he respect you? Is she upset with you? Here are some ways to find out. How do you decode emotions in text messages? It’s easy when people say they are angry or sad or excited, or if they tack an emoji to the end of a […]
5 Ways to Cope with Challenges
5 Ways To Cope with Challenges Struggling with a difficult situation? Check out these science-based ways to be more resilient. Have you ever looked back on a challenging time in your life and wonder how you made it through? Such reflections can teach you that you are actually stronger than you thought. Even though you […]
Mental Health Habits for 2021
We live in a society that seems obsessed with physical health and weight loss. A majority of people have tried one or more diets to lose weight. People join gyms, juice, and take supplements, all in an effort to optimize their physical health. Sadly, most people don’t give their mental health a second thought. The […]