In this category, you’ll find articles related to our mental world like abilities and processes. It contains information on how our thoughts, feelings, and emotions make up who we are and how we learn.
In the last century, recognition of mental illness has increased significantly. We used to consider these conditions unimportant or lump them all together into the same category. These days, we invest a lot more money in research for these illnesses and…
Just as there are many theories and terms in psychology that we’re commonly used to and that, to a greater or lesser extent, we all know about, there are others that are completely unknown to us. It’s common for us…
What do we usually do when something brings us down? It depends on the person, of course. Some people try to carry out emotional regulation strategies and others, on the other hand, resort to negative and jeopardizing thoughts. If something…
It seems like more and more people are letting emotions, not logic, influence their decisions. So why is it so hard for us to make rational decisions? This question is the center of many debates, research, and scientific theories. In…
Stress represents one of the most serious problems in today’s society. Almost everyone feels stressed on a regular basis. Although we have come to accept it as a normal thing, it can actually cause many long-term problems. One of the…
We all go through difficult times in our lives. For example, we might experience a breakup or lose our longtime job. Or we might have an unexpected accident that now limits many aspects of our lives. All of these things…
Everyone knows that exercise is a fundamental part of being healthy. However, like everything in life, balance is key. Regular and consistent exercise is necessary for well-being. So, when you exercise, it’s important not to spend too much time doing it. In…
Although not many people know about this new eating disorder, it’s on the rise. Drunkorexia is a very serious eating disorder that’s present in today’s society. Those who suffer from drunkorexia choose to replace the calories that food provides with…
Echo personality disorder was named after the Greek myth of Narcissus and Echo. Echo was a forest nymph who was punished by Hera and had to repeat the last words of every conversation she heard. These days, this mythological figure symbolizes…
The mind often goes faster than life itself. One of the keys to slowing down is practicing the power of patience. Try to nourish a positive view of the world while you cultivate your ability to wait. Make room for a…
Finding the motivation to reach a goal. Despite having failed, believing that further efforts are worth the trouble. The intense pleasure of a kiss. The delight of enjoying your favorite dish. All of these things that are so decisive and…
Have you ever felt judged? How did that make you feel? You may have developed a fear of being criticized after a difficult situation. No one likes being judged, especially when people judge us regarding something that’s tough for us…
Psychological inflexibility makes normal functioning and adaptation difficult. It also tends to be one of the factors in people’s lives that create or increase suffering. It’s defined by six processes that run opposite to those seen in psychological flexibility. They…
We live wired lives these days, almost without being able to disconnect or even take a rest. We’re always checking our phones or our social networks. We’re “hooked” for hours at a time to our computers or tablets. That’s why…
Between 1970 and 1990, a series of murders and sexual assaults took place in Russia. Andrei Chikatilo, a middle-aged man, killed more than 50 people. We can use his criminal acts to analyze the psychology of online predators. Most of…
Depression is darkness, reluctance, despair, and sadness. There are many adjectives that have been used to define it. Either way, its effects are devastating. Clinical or major depression results in a persistent depressed mood or loss of interest. Sleep difficulties, reduced…
Nowadays, we like to interact with others both online and offline. With new information, technologies, and social networks, the digital medium has been established as a new space for interaction. In this new digital world, the FOMO syndrome or “Fear…
When it comes to interacting with other people, and especially when we’re speaking in public, speaking with confidence will make others trust us and perceive us as smart people. Therefore, this may be one of the most important keys to…
Leaving everything until the last minute is a way of life for many people. Those who procrastinate aren’t able to go about their business any differently, no matter how much they try to organize their time. They may get organized…
You wake up every day and your life flows into a more or less organized routine. In many cases, your day to day goes by steeped in inertia and filled with problems and very short-term objectives you have to reach.…
