The unsettling experience of nightmares is something many people have faced, but new research has found that loneliness might be a significant predictor of their frequency. A recent study published in The Journal of Psychology explored this connection, suggesting that our need for social bonds is deeply intertwined with our sleep quality.

Loneliness haunts us even in our dreams, new psychology research suggests

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Happiness often feels like an elusive goal. Many aspire to it, yet few actively pursue it, expecting it to occur naturally. Contrary to popular belief, happiness requires effort, and neglecting this can lead to an increase in negative emotions.

8 Signs That Shows a Person Is Truly Happy With Their Life

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Prayer has been an integral part of many cultures and religions for centuries. It serves as a spiritual practice, a form of meditation, and a means of seeking comfort and guidance. But beyond its spiritual significance, there is growing evidence that prayer can positively impact one’s health and longevity. This article explores seven compelling reasons why people who pray tend to live longer.

7 reasons people who pray live longer

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

We all experience moments of social awkwardness, and that's perfectly normal. Being socially awkward doesn’t necessarily mean you lack social intelligence. In fact, many highly socially intelligent individuals, like Salma Hayek, Jessica Simpson, and Oprah Winfrey, have been labeled as awkward at times.

The 5 Mistakes a Socially Intelligent Person Will Never Make

Leaden paralysis is a depressive symptom that causes extreme fatigue and difficulty with everyday tasks. Depression is the leading cause of disability worldwide. When experiencing severe depression it is vital to reach out for support early as well as to not be alone. There are some days when the weight...

When It Feels Impossible to Get Out of Bed

Difficult interactions with other people can activate our nervous system's fight/flight/freeze mode. When we're defensive and reactive, we often feel empowered and in control; in reality, we've lost control. Our greatest power and strength comes when we can access our full selves, and that requires taking a pause. As a...

Your Peace Is Your Power

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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

These days, it seems like everyone has at least a touch of social anxiety. Even if you live and function normally, you may feel anxiety leading up to certain social situations and deliberately avoid certain situations to spare yourself that anxiety. Why is this set of symptoms so common? And...

Why Is Social Anxiety So Common These Days?

Women are known to be at higher risk for several health conditions, including breast cancer, osteoporosis, cervical cancer and urinary tract infections. These issues are frequently discussed by experts and regularly screened for in female patients. However, there is a less discussed health risk that impacts millions of women in the United States, increasing their likelihood of developing chronic conditions, depression and anxiety: unpaid family caregiving.

Caregiving as a Women's Health Issue

Connection is essential to people for well-being, and the lack of it is a painful problem. Early emotional bonds (attachments) during childhood affect your connection with others throughout your life. Three healing agents for loneliness are awareness, acceptance, and empathy and compassion. Given that loneliness has reached epidemic proportions on...

Loneliness Epidemic: How to Heal and Reconnect

Since mindfulness is something you can practice at home for free, it often sounds like the perfect tonic for stress and mental health issues. Mindfulness is a type of Buddhist-based meditation in which you focus on being aware of what you're sensing, thinking, and feeling in the present moment. The...

Meditation And Mindfulness Have a Dark Side That We Don't Talk About

We say things about negative emotions we would never say about positive emotions. The emotional double standard is unfair to negative emotions. There's no reason to treat our bad feelings differently. “Don’t let your joy get the best of you.”. “Be careful: You might become a joyous person.”. “It’s...

The Emotion Double Standard

Spewing—sharing too much at once, even when done with good intentions—can flood your partner. The alternative is opening a shutter—a slow, manageable sharing of your internal world. By opening a shutter, you prioritize depth over breadth and deepen intimacy. Co-authored with Galit Romanelli, M.A. Have you ever...

The Art of Relational Sharing

People-pleasers often endure ongoing invalidation based on how others treat them. Pleasing others doesn't win their love and respect. It's essential to re-evaluate perceptions and decisions about what it means to be a good person. Many people believe that being kind, gentle, and agreeable will guarantee love and acceptance from...

Breaking the Pattern of the Need to Please

Social media usage by high achievers can contribute to feeling inferior. Imposter syndrome involves feeling phony or fraudulent in the workplace. Many professionals rely on social media sites for encouragement and validation. Many hard-working professionals enjoy the feeling of accomplishment after a job well done and bask in the warm...

Does Social Media Cause Imposter Syndrome?

Dissociation is a fractionation of the self into layers of identity and insufficiently communicating “parts.”. Love and compassionate recollection in safe transitional spaces are a great antidote to dissociations. A sense of self consists partly of beliefs about oneself and relational experiences. My favorite cinematic moments are those of...

"Didi": Insecurity, Dissociation, Cringe, and Sense of Self

We often falsely believe that being important makes us more secure. Perfectionists tend to search for reasons to be anxious, taking on more and more responsibility. Ultimately, we have to choose between being great and feeling secure. T.S. Elliot wrote, "Half of the harm that is done in this world...

Anxiety Is Sometimes Fueled by Self-Importance

Stoic ethics is not simple self-improvement advice. Stoicism requires that agents be just. Contemporary accounts of justice may not require much of us in terms of personal ethics. If you are lucky, you are there for the moment when it becomes clear your teenager is becoming a decent person. It...

Good Values, Good Character, and Good Deeds

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Loneliness Can Occur at Every Life Stage

Loneliness is a rapidly growing global health issue. Strategies to combat loneliness vary by age group. Holistic, personalized approaches are essential to address loneliness. Social skills...

Loneliness Can Occur at Every Life Stage

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