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Philosopher David Chalmers asks us to consider why the activities of life "feel like something." Neuroscientist and psychoanalyst Mark Solms suggests that one aspect of our minds must be felt: affect. Affect is the core element of mood and emotion, and summarizes our body's judgment of good vs. bad actions.

Why Do We Have Consciousness?

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In the face of global uncertainty, many of us are experiencing unprecedented levels of stress and anxiety. Here are ten quotes that can help you maintain your composure and find inner peace in times of crises or difficulties.

6 Quotes to Help You Stay Calm During Challenging Times

Paisley Marten

This article may contain AI-generated content or images. The debate over the effectiveness of corporal punishment versus non-physical forms of discipline has been a contentious issue for decades. In the latter half of the 20th century and into the 21st century, many countries, including the United States, saw a significant shift in attitudes towards child-rearing practices. As legislation and societal norms increasingly moved away from corporal punishment, a new challenge emerged: a perceived rise in disrespectful and disobedient behavior among youth.

Defiant Generation: The Surge of Disrespect in the Age of Gentle Parenting

K.D. Lewis

Dark empaths present a unique challenge in relationships. They combine empathy with dark traits like narcissism or Machiavellianism, using their understanding of others' emotions to manipulate and control.

Protect Yourself from the Emotional Manipulation of a Dark Empath

Ada E.

What distinguishes mentally strong people? How do they manage to maintain their inner mental strength despite all the challenges that life presents?. Every person faces different difficulties and problems in their life. Resentment, betrayal, disappointment, the pain of losing loved ones. At such moments, it is extremely important to maintain strength and composure in order to solve this or that problem. How a person reacts to obstacles depends on many factors, including education, the environment in which he lives, and inner strength.

4 Zodiac Signs With Strong Mental Health. No Obstacles In Life Can Stop Them

Relationships require us to learn new ways of collaborating, communicating, self-reflecting, and of course, growing. If you want to be in a relationship with another person, you have to expand. If you want to be in a conscious relationship, you need to centralize the relationship. Centralizing the relationship often means decentralizing yourself, which can be challenging.

Want A Lasting Relationship? Start Doing This, A Couples Therapist Says

“Not only does Mother Nature not care about your happiness, she knows that we need lots of negative emotions to keep us alive.” Harvard happiness professor on why suffering IS necessary:. Arthur Brooks, author and Harvard professor, has some startling news: In order to be happy, we also need...

Suffering: The key to true happiness?

In the complex journey of parenting, dads play a crucial role in helping their children learn how to navigate the sea of emotions, including aggression and other difficult feelings. Traditionally, fathers are often associated with providing financial stability and being the “disciplinarian”, but present-day dads extend far beyond these aging cultural responses.

Navigating the Sea of Emotions

Emotional deprivation is an extreme absence of emotional connection from a parent, often accompanied by abuse. In contrast, emotional neglect is a shortage of emotional connection. It often happens in non-abusive homes. Each of these childhood experiences does harm to the child. That harm can last a lifetime or can...

Emotional Deprivation or Neglect? How to Tell the Difference

The hero's journey, resulting in transformation, requires danger or pain. No one climbs Mordor for fun. Therapy is a hero's journey for real life, the transformation a result of the journey to surface buried pain. Everyone emerges from childhood with a skewed perspective of reality. The only questions: extent and...

The Surprising Advantage of a Truly Terrible Childhood

Relationships are a two-way street in all aspects. While partners do cover for each other every now and then, there still needs to be a certain level of balance. Over the past few decades, the institution of marriage in the United States has seen a significant decline of about 60% since the 1970s, reports CNBC. While there are various factors contributing to this trend, content creator Katie Hanlon—who goes by @thekatiehanlon on TikTok—has mentioned some less-discussed yet crucial factors that can often lead to relationship breakdowns.

Woman explains how marriages are ending because of the inability of men to talk about emotions

Divorce is often seen as a life-altering event that impacts both partners, but the changes it brings to men are sometimes less discussed. While society may expect men to move on quickly or "tough it out," the reality is that divorce can deeply affect their emotional, psychological, and even physical well-being.

Ways Divorce Can Change a Man

Social anxiety isn't just about feeling a bit nervous before a public speech or a big meeting. It's a pervasive condition that can affect every aspect of someone's life, from ordering food at a restaurant to interacting at social gatherings. Despite its prevalence, many misconceptions surround this disorder. In this blog post, we'll unveil 15 eye-opening facts about social anxiety, aiming to shed light on what it truly means to live with this condition. Whether you're someone who experiences social anxiety or you're looking to understand what friends or family members might be going through, these insights will provide a deeper understanding of the challenges and realities faced by individuals with social anxiety.

15 Facts About Social Anxiety

Research suggests that personality changes over time. We can speed up personality change by taking intentional action. Changes that are reinforced by the environment are easier to maintain. When I tell people I used to be lazy, they don't believe me. They think I'm being self-deprecating. They can’t square the...

How I Hacked My Personality

Shine My Crown

Work life balance concept. Two wooden blocks with work life text balancing on a scale. Hey Beautiful Souls! Juggling work, relationships, and personal time can feel overwhelming. Remember setting healthy boundaries isn’t selfish, it’s self-care! Boundaries allow us to protect our time and energy for what matters most. This week, let’s explore 7 soulful mantras to help you say no with grace and create a life that feels balanced and fulfilling.

Saying No with Grace: 7 Soulful Mantras for Healthy Boundaries

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In addition to collecting more than 8,000 used needles in the past year from Denver drug users, the Harm Reduction Action Center passed out 10,000 meth pipes and “snort kits,” according to a newsletter sent to its supporters Thursday. They also connected about 1,700 people to medical, mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Denver group hands out 10K meth pipes, ‘snort kits,’ connects 1,700 to treatment annually

Until now, some researchers thought there was a single set of genes responsible for developing schizophrenia. Research from past decades has shown that there is no single genetic variant responsible for the condition. Schizophrenia is now thought to be a polygenic disorder, meaning multiple genes are involved. Many TV shows,...

No Single Gene Is Responsible for Schizophrenia

Adequate sleep improves health and performance among athletes. Many sports environments are not conducive to adequate sleep. Interventions for sleep should be both individualized and environmental. Despite growing evidence that adequate sleep improves well-being and performance among athletes, sports environments are not conducive to obtaining appropriate sleep and sleep is...

Is Sleep the New Performance Enhancing Drug?

Growing up with a narcissistic parent can shape a person's entire life, leaving deep emotional scars and complex psychological challenges. I have seen firsthand the profound impact this upbringing has on people, both during their formative years, and well into adulthood.

Understanding the Impact of Growing Up with a Narcissistic Parent

Jacksonville Beach, FL

We need to establish what the whole body is doing if we want to improve how we are feeling in our minds. Physical ailments, specifically gut imbalances, can affect a person's mood. Taking the time to investigate different body systems is vital for understanding the root cause of symptoms. This...

Mental Health Isn’t Made Only in the Mind

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The Path of Conscious Motherhood

Conscious mothering offers a path to parenting in a deliberate and intentional way. The children of conscious mothers can benefit by developing qualities like emotional safety...

The Path of Conscious Motherhood

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