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Have you ever found yourself caught in the grip of stress and anxiety, desperately wishing for a way out? It's not just about having a bad day; it's about feeling like you're losing control of your own life. But what if you could learn to face these moments with confidence and clarity?In this masterclass, renowned psychologist and psychotherapist Dr. Sula Windgassen will guide you through the nature of stress and anxiety, helping you understand how they impact your daily life and health. You'll gain valuable insights into your body's stress responses and learn practical techniques to address them. Through targeted...

How to stop feeling stressed-out and calm your anxiety

Woman's World

While most of our fears will never come to pass, the heartbreak of loss is something that will eventually touch each of us. Though everyone’s journey through grieving a loss is unique, one thing is universal: We all struggle to know how to cope with grief, especially when losing family members or close friends. Here, ...

How to Cope With Grief: Heartwarming Ways to Honor Difficult Emotions and Find Hope

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Dontae

While vampires are typically found only in horror films, dark literature, and folklore, in real life we ​​often encounter another kind of energy-sucking presence. These modern-day "vampires" do not fear sunlight or drink blood, but they are effective at draining our energy, crushing our spirit, and undermining our self-confidence.

2 Types of People You Need to Cut Out of Your Life

Ada E.

Disclaimer: This content, written by Ada. E, aims to provide general informational and entertainment value. The astrological information shared has been extensively researched, carefully recorded, and thoughtfully observed by the author.

5 Zodiac Signs With Nerves Of Steel. They Have Courage And Resilience

Looking over your life—beyond your current sweetie, mate, or spouse—there have undoubtedly been people who have positively influenced you but whom you have never told, others you are sure knew your feelings, and some whom it may soon be too late to let know. It's worth the time...

"Have I Ever Told You What You Mean to Me?"

Entitlement is often regarded as a set of beliefs that someone is deserving of the very best treatment. Emotional entitlement can be a healthy way to experience feelings but not if it's the uncompromised form. Learn to accept your positive emotions, tune down the negative, and take ownership of your...

The Three Faces of Emotional Entitlement

In a relationship, imagine a woman who calmly addresses misunderstandings with grace, chooses to discuss rather than argue, and walks away from a heated moment with dignity—this is what classy women exemplify in their romantic engagements. Classy women navigate the complex dynamics of love with a composed demeanor, setting...

13 Things Classy Women Never Do in a Relationship

Divorces and breakups are an accumulation of unsolved problems, resentments, arguments, and old wounds. It's important to not only solve problems as they arise but handle them in a constructive way. Rather than focusing on changing the other, the goal is to change the emotional climate. After six years together,...

5 Most Common Causes of Divorces and Breakups

K.D. Lewis

Cheating, in any form, strikes at the heart of trust and security in a relationship. Whether it's a clandestine affair or a deep emotional bond with someone outside the relationship, the pain inflicted can be profound.

Emotional Cheating vs. Physical Cheating: Which Hurts More?

Perhaps you have a longstanding tendency to feel flat and gloomy, and those close to you see you as a pessimistic kind of character. You can't recall the last time you slept well, you feel tired all the time, and your self-esteem could be better. Nothing excites you, even though plenty of things make you nervous. You are so used to feeling like this, perhaps ever since you can remember, that you have assumed your chronic sadness is part of your personality makeup, something you have to put up with. You are still able to lead a more or less normal life, and feel that pills and therapy are for those who can't cope (unlike yourself), so you haven't even considered seeking help. If you see yourself portrayed in this vignette, then you may have a persistent depressive disorder, which a recent article in the New York Times describes as "That Lingering ‘Meh’ Feeling."

Persistent Depressive Disorder

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

Sensitive individuals may be difficult for some to fully understand, but several metaphors may help. Being wired differently is not a choice but rather something that exists. Highly sensitive people have many skills and strengths that are highly valuable in many ways. Our world is full of different sorts of...

Celebrating Sensitivity

Perfectionists are preoccupied with "shoulds" as a means of creating security. "Shoulds" often strain relationships with oneself and others. Therapy is less about helping a patient believe she's good and more about creating a meaningful life. Excessively high standards aren't just unrealistic; they also become the foundation of a self...

The 'Shoulds' of Tyranny

Drama is an inevitable part of life, but some of us seem to attract it like a magnet. If you’re tired of being caught up in the whirlwind of other people’s chaos, it’s time to take control and cultivate peace in your life.

Want Peace in Your Life? Here's How to Subtly Avoid Drama

Shin

Mental strength is a key determinant of success. The difference between achieving our goals or falling short often boils down to mental fortitude, which is essentially the capacity to handle stress, challenges, and pressure while maintaining peak performance.

6 Powerful Habits That Shape Mentally Strong Individuals

Empathy is defined as the ability to perceive the inner mental states of others (including animals). Healthy empathy development leads to more positive social interactions and promotes prosocial behaviors. Involving children in caring animal interactions enhances empathy, perspective taking, and self-awareness. Empathy is defined as the ability to perceive and...

We Teach Them to Roll Over, They Teach Us Empathy

Sometimes we are our own worst enemies and sabotage our chances of getting what we really want. Relationships, careers, fitness…we can derail ourselves in all areas of life. It’s a hard reality to confront … when there’s no one to blame. I’ve been writing about relationships...

Why You Self-Sabotage Your Relationships

Your only chance of getting the partner you most want to have is to be the partner you most want to be. The hard part is figuring out what kind of partner you most want to be. Start by considering the qualities you would most like to develop in yourself.

How to Get the Partner You Most Want to Have

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Love, with all its beauty and passion, often comes with the risk of emotional pain. While loving wholeheartedly can be fulfilling, it can also leave one vulnerable to deep hurt. Compartmentalizing love, when done smartly, can serve as a protective mechanism that allows you to experience love while minimizing the risk of getting hurt. This strategy doesn’t mean closing yourself off or becoming emotionally detached; rather, it’s about managing your emotions and setting boundaries to maintain a healthy balance between love and self-protection.

Smart strategies to compartmentalize love and avoid getting hurt

Libby Shively McAvoy, ANMAB

Relationships require balance, nurturing, patience, and dedication. Although you may initially be attracted to the opposite personality, studies have shown that opposites don't actually attract or at least succeed long-term. You may be attracted in the short term because the person is different and exciting. However, studies confirm that relationships succeed more when couples have similar traits, values, and long-term goals. Rather than thinking in terms of opposites, think in terms of balance. We must compensate for each other's weaknesses and complement each other's strengths to live in harmony as a couple.

What to Avoid and How to Restore Balance to Relationships

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The First Step to Tackling Your Emotions

When faced with a psychological problem, we tend to somehow struggle with it. Emotional states that bother us are evoked to help us fulfill our needs....

The First Step to Tackling Your Emotions

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