Catrese West

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Emotional Intelligence in Sports: How Does it Help You?

Sports Psychology Emotional Intelligence in Sports: How Does it Help You?The psychology of sports and physical activity is a branch of psychology that studies cognitive behavior while a person engages...

Psychodrama: A Unique Way to Solve Problems

Psychology Psychodrama: A Unique Way to Solve Problems Psychodrama is a type of therapy that seeks to solve problems through theatrical demonstration. The therapist analyses the participants' performances to...

Hyperconnection and its Consequences

Psychology Hyperconnection and its Consequences Godfried Boogaard said, "In the past, you were what you had. Now you are what you share". This quote related...

Using Facebook Decreases Emotional Well-Being

Culture Using Facebook Decreases Emotional Well-Being The project that began as a small page to allow university students to get in touch with their schoolmates is...

The Shinkansen Effect

Culture The Shinkansen Effect The Shinkansen effect got its name from the Japanese word for "bullet train". It's a method to manage and resolve any kind of crisis whether it be related to your...

5 Simple Ways to Boost Your Self-Confidence

Culture 5 Simple Ways to Boost Your Self-Confidence Self-confidence or confidence in itself is not a static quality. Rather, it's a state of mind that requires some effort...

Making Yourself Exercise: Does it Have Consequences?

Culture Making Yourself Exercise: Does it Have Consequences?Tennis, running, soccer, basketball, canoeing, gymnastics, surfing, horseback riding... There are so many different ways to exercise that it's impossible...

5 Keys to Being More Creative

Culture 5 Keys to Being More Creative The great painter Vincent van Gogh said, "If you hear a voice within you say 'you cannot paint,' then by all means paint, and that voice will be silenced". Unfortunately, as we get older, we tend to listen...

3 Reasons Not to Solve Other People's Problems

Culture 3 Reasons Not to Solve Other People's Problems Helping others is not as positive as it may seem. Yes, you're simply trying to fill a shortcoming or help...

Is Monogamy More of an Ideal Than a Reality?

Culture Is Monogamy More of an Ideal Than a Reality?Even in seemingly monogamous societies, infidelity is common. In the animal kingdom, monogamy is very much the exception and not...

The Three Keys to Happiness According to Eckhart Tolle

Culture The Three Keys to Happiness According to Eckhart Tolle Eckhart Tolle is German spiritual author whom the New York Times named most popular in the United States. We can...

How do You Fight Emotional Fatigue?

Psychology How do You Fight Emotional Fatigue?Many of us feel that there are not enough hours in the day to do what we need to do....

Complete Forgiveness: When the Past no Longer Hurts

Culture Complete Forgiveness: When the Past no Longer Hurts When someone hurts you, the immediate reaction is anger. You don't want to forgive the person who did that to...

The 9 Best Virginia Satir Quotes to Reflect On

Culture The 9 Best Virginia Satir Quotes to Reflect On Virginia Satir has many interesting quotes. Her quotes speak of change, affection, and relationships. They're gifts full of love and...

Fear of Change: How do You Break Free?

Culture Fear of Change: How do You Break Free?If you have a fear of change, it can be tough. However, you are not suffering alone. It's more common...

Five Strategies to Help You Get Up Early

Culture Five Strategies to Help You Get Up Early You've surely heard the saying "The early bird gets the worm." It's true that people who get up early are...

Thomas Szasz, The Most Revolutionary Psychiatrist

Psychology Thomas Szasz, The Most Revolutionary Psychiatrist The name Thomas Szasz awakens all kinds of emotions in the world of psychiatry. They love him and they hate...

What's Wrong with You? Reasons Why You Don't Know What You're Feeling

Wellness What's Wrong with You? Reasons Why You Don't Know What You're Feeling Feeling confused about your emotions is common. If you don't know what you're feeling in certain circumstances, it's not because...

Four Yoga Asanas for Better Sleep

Culture Four Yoga Asanas for Better Sleep Insomnia is one of the most common problems in the Western population. Due to factors such as stress, poor diet,...

The Theory of the Ripple Effect

Culture The Theory of the Ripple Effect Maybe you're one of those people who doesn't support injustice but thinks you can't do anything about it. If so,...

Positive Statements About Anger

Wellness Positive Statements About Anger It's important to always have some positive statements about anger on hand to remind us of all the damage this...