What’s paranoia exactly? Before we answer that, it’s worth mentioning that psychoanalysts and psychiatrists have slightly different responses. The concept first started in psychiatry and people first believed it was just a form of insanity. As time went on, the…
The Bushido code is an ancient list of Japanese principles. Originally, this set of guidelines for life was followed strictly by samurais. The word “bushido” means “the way of the warrior”. For Japanese samurai, the Bushido code wasn’t just a…
Alan Watts quotes lead to deep reflection. They’ll shake up your understanding of the world, life, and relationships and give you a window into the fertile depths of being human. Alan Watts (1915-1973) was a British writer and philosopher known…
Perfectionism is something people often consider more of a strength than a weakness. But can that constant desire for perfection become unhealthy and irrational? The simple answer is yes. Atelophobia is when perfectionism starts to paralyze you. Atelophobia is the…
The Hobbit is a series of movies directed by Peter Jackson. Based on a novel of the same name, they’re part of a fantasy world called Middle Earth. The book was written by the author of The Lord of the Rings,…
Feeling stagnated is never fun. Stop for a second and imagine you’re at a fork in the road with three potential paths. Although you have a good idea of which is the best one, you do nothing. You spend days,…
To maintain the psychological balance you need, you have to analyze your responses to external conditions and learn to keep your impulses and instincts at bay. When someone’s psychologically unbalanced, they become too sensitive to external conditions and have exaggerated…
A Story from Beyond is how I’ve entitled my first article on human compassion. It’s an emotion that seems to be disappearing. Which is why, every time I witness a kind act, I remain under the impression that I’m witnessing…
You’ve probably wished it were possible to live without fear. However, fear is a basic human emotion that keeps you safe from danger. Unfortunately, it’s also an emotion that likes to take control. This makes it hard sometimes to tell whether…
At the Ancient Greek Temple of Apollo in Delphi, there’s a stone inscription that reads: Gnothi seauton. This literally means: “know yourself”. It’s a profound, timeless message about the path to self-knowledge and one you’ll find in the work of…
The attitude of parents towards the fears of their children can determine whether they hold onto those fears or not. This means that parents have an important part to play, as role models for emotion management. Lots of studies, like the…
Whoever you are, there are times when things don’t go as expected, where everything’s against you, and you will fail. In those moments, when you feel like giving up, knowing your why and being persistence will get you through everything.…
A smartphone zombie is someone who stares at their phone while they’re walking down a street. Focusing entirely on your phone while you’re walking is risky. For example, you could get hit by a car if you don’t pay enough…
Nowadays, it’s difficult to reconnect with nature without doing exercises for just that purpose because we don’t live as close to it as we used to. If you disconnect from nature, you might start to feel incomplete, anxious, or frustrated.…
We want you to imagine something. You show up at work and your boss tells you they want to talk to you. You can tell they’re acting weird, and you realize what’s about to happen. After they talk to you,…
Ulysses syndrome, also known as Immigrant Syndrome of Chronic and Multiple Stress, manifests in people who leave their home to immigrate to a new place. It’s more than the typical grief people experience when they find themselves in an unfamiliar place. Ulysses…
Many people want to boost their self-control. The problem is that many of them don’t have enough willpower to do it. Having the motivation isn’t always enough if you don’t go about it in the right way. Luckily, there are…
Although you probably already know this, humans can improve the way their minds work. Many people have made this a personal goal in recent years. There are many tools and exercises that can help you achieve this. In this article,…
Life coaching experts tell those who can’t find their place in this world to connect with their inner self. Unfortunately, many people aren’t able to feel like they belong, and they don’t understand why. These people often believe that they’re…
Niccolò Machiavelli was an important philosopher who people tend to associate with the Italian Enlightenment. However, he was also a diplomat, politician, and writer. In this article, we share some of his best quotes. If you haven’t read anything about…
