Emotions are one of life’s fundamental pillars. Basic emotions like sadness, joy, fear, anger, surprise, and disgust, along with all other emotions, configure our day to day lives. In this category, find articles which explain what causes them and how to control them.
Calm minds are not only focused but disciplined. Without a doubt, the age we’re living in is always pushing us to multitask and get things done immediately. That’s why, currently, it’s pretty much a privilege to be able to reach…
Contrary to what society can make you believe, vulnerability is a psychological value. It’s another part of your reality as a human being that deserves to be accepted. By being vulnerable, not only are you taking over your emotional universe,…
In nature, the more diverse an ecosystem is, the stronger, richer, and more resilient it is. Emodiversity follows that same principle. In this article, we’ll explain the benefits of emodiversity. The more varied your palette of emotions, the greater your…
The three-hour rule helps adults deal with disappointment. Surprisingly enough, tantrums are very common in grown-ups, although they’re not visible and striking as children’s. As a rule, an adult is more discreet, quiet, and silent because, after all, they must…
Today, we’re going to talk about the sensitive points that most people share. These “emotional buttons” will affect many aspects of your life. However, they can cause the most trouble in your interactions with others. They can make you a…
“I’m exhausted as if I had run a marathon and carried the whole weight of the world on my back”. Does this sound familiar to you? It does hit a nerve in a lot of people. Your seemingly unexplained mental…
For many people, betrayal is unforgivable. It leaves a gaping wound and deep scars. In fact, it has even become taboo. We often blow betrayal so out of proportion that we refuse to talk about it because the betrayal has spoken…
It’s the 92nd minute of the soccer match. There’s one minute left. Barcelona is beating Real Madrid 1-0. A Barcelona player tries to stop a Real Madrid player in the penalty area and he falls to the ground. The referee…
Anger is a very common stage of grief. Unfortunately, a lot of people get stuck in it. They collapse emotionally and can’t overcome their anger over the fact that they lost someone close to them. It’s not easy to deal…
Within each of us, there’s a sage waiting to speak. If you’re feeling sad, then that inner sage probably wants to tell you something, but you’re not allowing yourself to hear it. Today, we share some questions you should ask…
Many experts define an emotion as a subjective state that has an overwhelming or intense affective load. While it’s difficult to explicitly describe emotions, everyone can describe these subjective states in a clear way. For example, you can describe a…
A child’s emotional development makes them aware of the origin and development of their emotions. They begin to read them in other people’s facial expressions, and thus interpret them according to the social context (1). The change and growth expected…
There are times when we feel desperate because we can’t make sense of what’s going on around us. We feel angry at ourselves and take it out on those closest to us. The truth is that behind these distressing psychological…
If there’s one thing the world needs right now, it’s compassionate empathy. What this means is not settling with understanding, connection, and a heart that hurts for other people. What this means is taking action and helping. It means deciding to…
The traffic light system is a tool for kids ages 4-10 to help them deal with their emotions. Children at that age can identify basic emotions but have trouble managing them properly. The traffic light system uses a recognizable symbol,…
Hidden anger, that rage we feel but keep to ourselves, can change our personality. The disappointments experienced, the failures, the damage suffered, lost illusions, and every event that comes our way leaves a mark. What we sometimes don’t realize, though,…
Immature people are characterized by carrying with them certain childhood desires and fantasies. This is why a lack of emotional regulation and egocentrism are two of their most characteristic features. Impulsiveness and lack of empathy also characterize immature people. They…
Psychology needs time to properly deal with different types of emotional difficulties, such as jealousy or emotional dependence during adolescence. The latter has some very characteristic features. We’ll be studying them in this article. Our day to day human interactions…
Kama muta is a term that comes from Sanskrit and literally means “to be moved, filled with love and/or admiration”. Researchers tell us it’s the most intense universal emotion because it defines that moment when we feel full of affection.…
Maybe you’re a person who flees from your own negative thoughts and feelings for fear of the pain they may cause you. These are symptoms of experiential avoidance disorder, and, in this article, we’ll tell you what you can do…