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Suicidal behavior and related variables

Suicidal behavior and related variables Deaths from suicide exceed those recorded due to road accidents. Numerous studies are underway to detect and prevent suicidal behavior.Last update: February 19, 2022Suicide is an increasingly frequent social and cultural […]

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Is it possible to live without fear?

Is it possible to live without fear? Insecurities and fears dot the existence of many people, with psychological and behavioral effects. Let's see if it is possible to live without fearLast update: June 29, 2020Many people would like to be able to live without […]

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Avoid your emotions

Avoid your emotions Eating, playing video games as the only way to escape or even project our mood on others ... These are strategies we often use to escape from reality.Last update: July 26, 2022People have a habit of avoiding their emotions in many ways. So much […]

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Masked anxiety: what is it?

Masked anxiety: what is it? Anxiety itself is neither positive nor negative, we decide how to transform it.Last update: July 26, 2022Each of us has emotions and ideas that lead us to deal with circumstances in different ways. We react differently to joys and obstacles, […]

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Anxiety as an ally, not as an enemy

Anxiety as an ally, not as an enemy Most people see anxiety as their worst enemy, as a feeling to run away from. If we made peace with it, everything would be much better. Last update: April 15, 2020Many people suppress their anxiety and reject it. This malaise […]

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The rain is beautiful too

The rain is beautiful too Not always loved, even the rain is beautiful and often has the unusual power to relax our senses and our mind.Written and verified by the psychologist GetPersonalGrowth.Last update: December 02, 2021Not always loved, too rain is beautiful […]

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Time is measured in hours, life in emotions

Time is measured in hours, life in emotions Our personal history is also written with the ink of every emotion experienced, every overcome fear and every happy moment that has left an indelible mark on the mind and heart. After all, life is not marked by the years […]

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Feeling Ignored: Possible Reasons

Feeling Ignored: Possible Reasons We all want to be loved and accepted, but sometimes we take the wrong path to achieve this. Perhaps people do not take us into consideration because we have not been able to give due weight to their opinion. Here is an original […]

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Being too empathetic can hurt

Being too empathetic can hurt Empathy is a desired quality. Developing it should make us better, but when it becomes an emotional burden it can hurt, even a lot.Last update: June 21, 2021Empathy, coupled with good emotional intelligence, is an adaptive advantage. […]

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Develop emotional intelligence with 3 strategies

Develop emotional intelligence with 3 strategies We are not passive in front of what happens around us and for this we maintain a deep inner dynamic. Developing emotional intelligence is also a way to spot such changes.Last update: December 09, 2019Developing emotional […]

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Offering emotional support: five strategies

Offering emotional support: five strategies Here is a "first aid kit" to offer emotional support in situations of despair. Last update: February 18, 2022It is likely that on more than one occasion we have been near a loved one when he was in a negative emotional […]

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Emotional self-control to manage anxiety

Emotional self-control to manage anxiety In the chaotic world we live in, it is essential to learn to calm the mind in order to manage situations that cause anxiety. To do this, it is possible to implement a series of emotional self-control techniques. Let's find […]

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Overcoming the fear of birds

Overcoming the fear of birds Being afraid of birds can cause difficulties in daily life. In this article we suggest a series of exercises to overcome this phobia.Last update: October 25, 2020Ornithophobia, or fear of birds, is based on an irrational terror that […]

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Live a happy life thanks to 10 skills

Live a happy life thanks to 10 skills Happiness is the result of effort, a flower that blooms if we have taken care of it. The skills for living a happy life are guidelines for working on our well-being. The latter is characterized by a feeling of satisfaction […]

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Personal crisis: what emotions does it arouse?

Personal crisis: what emotions does it arouse? The analysis of the emotions that accompany an inner crisis gives us useful information to get out of it. The fabric of resilience often depends on good management of these personal realities. Written and verified […]

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Reflections on love by Erich Fromm

Reflections on love by Erich Fromm Erich Fromm's reflections on love are relatively well known and important questions arise from them, such as: what does it mean to love? How can this feeling be maintained? Or maybe it's a temporary feeling?Last update: January […]

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Gray color and depression, curious relationship

Gray color and depression, curious relationship According to a study conducted at the University of Freiburg (Germany), it is no coincidence that painters of all ages have represented sadness through dim colors. In fact, a close relationship exists between depression […]

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Emotional hunger or physiological hunger?

Emotional hunger or physiological hunger? Emotions also stimulate hunger. This type of appetite, in addition to overweight or health problems, mainly causes unhappiness, suffering and guilt. It is therefore important to learn to distinguish emotional from physiological […]

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Charm and its impact on the brain

Charm and its impact on the brain Feeling fascinated by something or someone means feeling alive, inspired, amazed and, of course, happy. There are few emotions with an impact on the brain similar to that of charm.Written and verified by the psychologist GetPersonalGrowth.Last […]

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Anxiety facts to keep in mind

Anxiety facts to keep in mind How many types of anxiety are there? To what extent are all our concerns credible? Are we rational when we are anxious? Find out the answers to these and other questions about anxiety.Last update: February 01, 2020There is no doubt […]

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How to get rid of anger

How to get rid of anger Anger appears when something seems unfair, offensive, or unacceptable to us. Sometimes it prompts us to react violently. It pays to learn how to manage it to prevent it from taking control.Last update: June 20, 2022Most of the time we take […]

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Endogenous depression knows no reason

Endogenous depression knows no reason Depression is a serious illness, and even if we don't understand the reasons for it, we must not allow it to consume us in the dark.Last update: April 11, 2022It will have happened to everyone to feel sad, down in the dumps […]

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Paralyzing anxiety: why and how to act

Paralyzing anxiety: why and how to act Under what conditions is anxiety more likely to paralyze us? What can we do when we find ourselves in such a vulnerable situation? We answer these and other questions.Last update: June 22, 2022Panicking before an exam, a job […]

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Emotions and feelings, 3 differences

Emotions and feelings, 3 differences It is necessary to be able to distinguish the three main differences between emotions and feelings in order to manage them betterLast update: Augusts 21, 2020You have probably confused more than once emotions and feelings, since […]

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The most common atavistic fears

The most common atavistic fears The list of atavistic fears is not very long, but their causes are numerous. Much of our daily fears come from ancestral fears we inherited and which still help protect us from threats today.Last update: 30 November 2020Atavistic […]

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Develop self-control

Develop self-control Being able to resort to self-control means knowing how to remain calm and react positively regardless of the circumstances.Last update: April 28, 2019Developing self-control is a very common purpose. The problem is that it is often not enough […]

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My life has no meaning: what do I do?

My life has no meaning: what do I do? The meaning of life is a concept that refers to the meaning that everyone gives to their experiences, goals and projects they have in mind. It varies from person to person, as each individual needs to make sense of their life […]

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Repressing negative emotions doesn't make them go away

Repressing negative emotions doesn't make them go away We generally perceive negative emotions as something to be avoided and we even tend to think that this way they will vanish. Yet this is not quite the case. The secret is to learn how to manage them.Last update: […]

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Does accepting negative emotions make you happier?

Does accepting negative emotions make you happier? While it is unpleasant to experience negative emotions, learning to accept them can offer us numerous benefitsLast update: June 21, 2020Having negative emotions is not pleasant and sometimes it is even painful, […]

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Fear of the dark: neuroscientists speak

Fear of the dark: neuroscientists speak Fear of the dark has often been associated with childhood or childhood trauma. However, neuroscience tells us that this fear is somehow inscribed in our species.Last update: 16 September, 2021Fear of the dark is common not […]

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Do we help out of empathy or out of anxiety?

Do we help out of empathy or out of anxiety? Seeing others in difficulty causes us anguish, helping them relieves it. That being the case, can we really talk about solidarity? Let's find out what science says about it.Last update: February 19, 2022When we help […]

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Fear of the unknown, a common fear

Fear of the unknown, a common fear Everyone, more or less, is afraid of the unknown, but for some it is a force that paralyzes and prevents us from moving forward. Where does this fear arise and how can we get rid of it?Last update: October 27, 2020Fear is one […]

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Do not rejoice in the happiness of others, why does it happen?

Do not rejoice in the happiness of others, why does it happen? If it is difficult to rejoice in the good of others, most likely there is an underlying psychological disorder and, to be exact, a depressive processLast update: June 27, 2020It is not uncommon to find […]

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The opposite of depression is not happiness

The opposite of depression is not happiness The opposite of depression is not cheerfulness or happiness, but the will to live. Because those suffering from depression not only experience sadness, but the feeling of sinking into a black hole where no light, desire […]

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The anxiety we feed

The anxiety we feed Last update: February 08, 2022Anxiety is often an emotion that we don't know how to manage and that, indeed, we often increase unaware. Let's imagine living with a hungry little tiger, we will have the impression that it wants to eat us or at […]

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Validating an emotion: what does it really mean?

Validating an emotion: what does it really mean? Validation is the starting point in many help contexts. It is, in fact, one of the main elements for the effectiveness of this intervention. Find out what it consists of.Last update: May 23, 2020Validating a person's […]

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The emotional block: definition and causes

The emotional block: definition and causes Emotional blockage is a stumbling block for many people who need to get out of a routine, but overcoming it is a long-distance run.Last update: July 07, 2022Emotional block is a barrier that we put up at any given moment, […]

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Aesthetic emotions: the emotional impact of beauty

Aesthetic emotions: the emotional impact of beauty Last update: 24 March, 2022Observing Van Gogh's Starry Night, waking up early to see the sunrise, reveling in Milan Kundera's The Unbearable Lightness of Being or closing your eyes to listen to Debussy's Moonlight […]

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True hunger and emotional hunger: how to distinguish them

True hunger and emotional hunger: how to distinguish them Emotional hunger has several consequences for physical and mental health. Distinguishing it from physiological hunger is the first step in being able to act.Last update: 24 March, 2022All of us have almost […]

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Emotional intelligence to live better

Emotional intelligence to live better Happiness comes and goes. The importance of emotional intelligence lies in the ability to provide us with the tools to face difficult moments and those of calm. Because it is essential to feel good about yourself. Find out […]

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In situations of chaos, one must remain calm

In situations of chaos, one must remain calm In situations of chaos, one must remain calm. In situations where fear causes uncertainty and panic, one must remain calm. Only through a focused and relaxed mental approach can we harness our psychological strengths. […]

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Emotion control: 4 effective techniques

Emotion control: 4 effective techniques Becoming masters of our emotions is not always easy, but we can help ourselves with some control techniques. Written and verified by the psychologist GetPersonalGrowth.Last update: 15 November 2021Some techniques for controlling […]

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Types of emotional blackmail

Types of emotional blackmail According to various studies, victims of emotional blackmail often suffer from psychosomatic disorders. The burden of manipulation results in physical pain and discomfort.Last update: April 27, 2022Somehow all of us have been victims […]

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Validate the emotions of others

Validate the emotions of others Emotional validation is an exercise that makes others feel good, but despite its low cost and the benefits it offers, we don't always do it. In many cases, because we are not aware of it.Last update: July 21, 2022"You're exaggerating, […]

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Expressing emotions helps you feel better

Expressing emotions helps you feel better It is never wrong to express emotions, even if tradition and popular judgment have defended the exact opposite for centuries. Find out why it is important to do this.Last update: Augusts 22, 2020Expressing our emotions […]

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JOMO, the joy of missing something

JOMO, the joy of missing something The first step in developing the JOMO mindset is to accept reality for what it is.Last update: May 23, 2019Perhaps you have already heard of FOMO, the English acronym for fear of missing out, or the fear of missing out on something […]

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The body language of guilt

The body language of guilt The body language of guilt depends on how the person experiences remorse for an action. While in some it is very intense, in others it barely shows up.Last update: December 19, 2020The body language of guilt is not easy to grasp for various […]

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Affective ambivalence: I want or have to do

Affective ambivalence: I want or have to do Do you experience opposite emotions, such as love and hate at the same time? Don't you understand why? Well, experiencing opposing emotions is part of the complexity of the human being.Last update: April 20, 2021Sooner […]

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Develop tolerance for frustration

Develop tolerance for frustration When you don't work on strategies for developing frustration tolerance, you can fall into harmful situations.Last update: 16 September, 2021Frustration is an emotion known to all. While it is not a pleasant feeling, it is inevitable […]

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Being alone or feeling alone?

Being alone or feeling alone? If you are reading this article you have probably already felt or are feeling lonely. You will then know that it is not the same as being alone and that a desired or sought-after loneliness is different from imposed and unwanted loneliness.Last […]

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Pain in the chest due to anxiety

Pain in the chest due to anxiety Nervousness almost always finds a way to manifest itself through physical symptoms; the pangs in the chest caused by anxiety are among the most annoying. Find out more about this phenomenon and how to distinguish it from a more […]

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Extrinsic emotional regulation to relieve pain

Extrinsic emotional regulation to relieve pain "I am here for you, I support you and I understand you". Few things comfort us like receiving emotional support. Yet, ultimately, we still need to be able to solve our problems and face daily challenges on our own.Written […]

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Emotional flexibility: using emotions to your advantage

Emotional flexibility: using emotions to your advantage While it may sometimes seem the other way around, emotions help us achieve our goals. The problem is knowing how to manage them intelligently.Last update: 22 November 2021Knowing our emotions and learning […]

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Middle age, when you are happiest

Middle age, when you are happiest Middle age is a phase in which a great balance is achieved. Recent studies, in fact, confirm the tendency to be happier at this stage of lifeLast update: 24 March, 2022What is usually referred to as "middle age" is the season of […]

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Affective ambivalence: love and hate coexist

Affective ambivalence: love and hate coexist Affective ambivalence is the demonstration of the high complexity of man. We are beings able to hate and love at the same time, to feel affection and disappointment together, enthusiasm and sadness in a single second […]

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The need to talk to someone

The need to talk to someone There are times when life hurts and emotions hold us hostage. We need to untie a knot of fear, anxiety and worry, but ... who is best to do it with?Written and verified by the psychologist GetPersonalGrowth.Last update: February 19, […]

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Less patience with each passing day

Less patience with each passing day There are times when everything seems difficult to us. We don't have enough patience and anything demoralizes us. Why do we feel this way?Written and verified by the psychologist GetPersonalGrowth.Last update: February 18, 2022Why […]

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The feelings of the unfaithful person

The feelings of the unfaithful person What emotions govern the unfaithful person? In this article we analyze the emotional universe of the person that we usually identify as the culprit.Last update: June 09, 2022In case of betrayal, we tend to focus on the emotions […]

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Self-hate: people who hate themselves

Self-hate: people who hate themselves Behind the self-contempt and self-depreciation often lie childhood trauma and unhealthy affection received in the past. Nobody should see themselves as the worst of enemies or someone who doesn't deserve to be loved.Written […]

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Social intervention in the stages of mourning

Social intervention in the stages of mourning Psychotherapy can be applied in almost all areas of our life: today we are talking about social intervention in the grieving process.Written by Elena GarcíaLast update: December 14, 2021Many of us have experienced […]

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Coping with the disease with optimism

Coping with the disease with optimism facing illness with optimism offers many physical, cognitive, emotional and social benefits. Last update: May 18, 2019Dealing with the disease with optimism can make a difference on the prognosis, alleviate symptoms and even […]

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Feeling ashamed

Feeling ashamed Last update: 24 March, 2022On more than one occasion it happens to feel ashamed, emotion that invades us and takes over. We feel the heat rising and moving through the skin to the face.We become a walking tomato, and the first thing we think is […]

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Perfectionism in the workplace is a flaw

Perfectionism in the workplace is a flaw Perfectionism is one of those traits that are viewed with approval, we could even say with admiration. Yet, very often, the people who embody it are not exactly proud of it, since sometimes they feel enslaved by their own […]

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Feeling lonely and sad: what to do

Feeling lonely and sad: what to do There is a type of loneliness that arises from the feeling of disconnection from what surrounds us. Not feeling approved or not finding meaning in what you do generates sadness and sometimes even anguish. What can we do in these […]

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Repressed anger: health effects

Repressed anger: health effects Sometimes, behind an anxious or sad mood, there is repressed anger. In the long run, it ends up manifesting itself in some way, usually highly negative.Last update: January 20, 2022Repressed anger is a self-destructive condition, […]

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Difficult emotions: translate them, express them

Difficult emotions: translate them, express them Last update: July 26, 2020Le difficult emotions they combine sensations that seem contradictory. However, by specifying them and trying to express them, they favor communication with ourselves and with others.When […]

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Communitas and collective joy

Communitas and collective joy Communitas is the emotion that comes from the joy of sharing time with a significant group of people. It is a feeling of belonging in which the identity of each is respected and there is no submission.Last update: January 30, 2022Communitas […]

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The potential of anger

The potential of anger Anger is an emotion that is as necessary as it is useful. It warns us that something we do not like or harm us in some way. Accepting it, understanding its message and acting in a balanced way will allow us to improve our reality and promote […]

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Not being able to cry: why?

Not being able to cry: why? Written and verified by the psychologist GetPersonalGrowth.Last update: July 25, 2022Not being able to cry is more common than we think. There are many people who after a bereavement, for example, are unable to vent their pain through […]

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Escape routes that feed anxiety

Escape routes that feed anxiety In the face of situations that worry us, we tend to flee. Let's find out why, what are the escape routes and what to do to avoid them.Last update: July 06, 2020The human mind reacts in different ways to high impact negative experiences: […]

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Compassionate empathy: emotion becomes action

Compassionate empathy: emotion becomes action It is better not to stop at the feeling and the mere intention, because what we value most is a compassionate empathy able to act, to give us concrete support, to help us ...Written and verified by the psychologist […]

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Accepting emotions in everyday life

Accepting emotions in everyday life Accepting one's emotions is often a challenge, especially when we despise or avoid our inner dialogue with a wide variety of technological resources.Last update: October 09, 2021Some emotions aren't easy to manage, while others […]

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There are no maladaptive emotions

There are no maladaptive emotions The intensity of an emotion can be strong or weak. But when it is unstable or uncertain, so-called maladaptive emotions are triggered in the human beingLast update: 24 March, 2022The adaptive and evolutionary value of emotions […]

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Stress is a contagious virus

Stress is a contagious virus Experts say that those who are victims of other people's stress suffer from so-called "second-hand stress".Last update: February 03, 2022It is often said that nothing is as contagious as a bad mood. Living with a person who is used […]

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Cherophobia: irrational fear of happiness

Cherophobia: irrational fear of happiness People with cherophobia are afraid of being happy and this prevents them from looking for experiences that could make them happy.Last update: January 28, 2021As paradoxical as it may seem, the fear of happiness is real […]

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Emotional Responsibility: Can't or Don't Want?

Emotional Responsibility: Can't or Don't Want? With a little commitment and courage, we can acquire greater emotional responsibility and thus be more consistent with our decisions. Last update: February 03, 2022“Right now it is impossible for me to make a decision. […]

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Moral anguish: what it is and why we suffer from it

Moral anguish: what it is and why we suffer from it Sometimes society or even the very circumstances of life force us to act against our wishes or even our values. The suffering that comes from these experiences is often not sufficiently taken into account.Written […]

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The function of emotions

The function of emotions In this article we explain the function of emotions, fundamental physiological and behavioral processes.Last update: April 22, 2022Trying to define the concept of emotion is complicated, in fact the scholars Wenger and Jones stated: “Most […]

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When impulses control us

When impulses control us Mastering the impulses is not an easy task. It is almost like taming a beast that lives inside us. We explain how to get the better of impulses before they take over.Last update: May 07, 2020There are times when impulses control us. These […]

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Empathy in times of pandemics

Empathy in times of pandemics In times of emergency and humanitarian crisis, there is one factor that cannot be missing: true and genuine empathy. It is the energy that creates bridges between people allowing the flow of compassion and that active interest capable […]

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Volunteering, a balm for emotions

Volunteering, a balm for emotions Last update: 21 September, 2019Why do unpaid work for which we need to invest time and energy? Perhaps many people have asked themselves this question before starting avolunteering experience. And it is likely that many eventually […]

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Anger and depression: how do they relate?

Anger and depression: how do they relate? Anger and depression are expressions of frustration, discomfort and discomfort with reality. They are the result of an inner malaise. People who always appear angry are probably depressed and vice versa. Last update: […]

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Economic stress and mental health

Economic stress and mental health What is economic stress? How does it affect us day after day? And in our way of planning the future? In this article we will address this and other questions.Last update: June 12, 2020Sometimes we collapse. Several situations lead […]

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Emotions and food: is there a relationship?

Emotions and food: is there a relationship? Last update: 21 September, 2019Emotions exert a powerful influence on food choice and eating habits. For example, it was found that the link between emotions and food it is stronger in people who suffer from obesity than […]

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Sophie Freud, the lost figure of Sigmund

Sophie Freud, the lost figure of Sigmund When Sigmund Freud lost his daughter Sophie, he wrote a letter to his friend and colleague Ludwig Binswanger. He explained to his friend that, in some way, grief was a way to hold on to love. So he preferred not to abandon […]

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Hidden anger, the emotion that conditions the personality

Hidden anger, the emotion that conditions the personality Hidden anger often arises from disappointments, unprocessed trauma, and unforeseen unfortunate events that dot an individual's life. All this, if not properly managed, gives the subject a bad mood and a […]

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Being envious is toxic to oneself and to others

Being envious is toxic to oneself and to others Envy, accompanied by self-deception, is a feeling that can cause significant emotional wear. In this article we propose the opinion of the experts in this regard.Last update: May 30, 2020The history of humanity shows […]

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Emotional Styles: What's Yours?

Emotional Styles: What's Yours? The emotional response to significant life events varies in each of us. Professor of psychology and psychiatry Richard Davidson has identified six ways of reacting and coping with situations, which we will describe in detail in this […]

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Menopause affects mood, here's how

Menopause affects mood, here's how How does menopause affect mood? Is it true that his arrival is associated with some degree of short temper? Find out in this article.Last update: October 08, 2020When a woman goes through menopause, she stops having her period […]

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Remaining silent when not speaking hurts

Remaining silent when not speaking hurts “We don't talk about this!”. This is an expression that we sometimes perceive as an imposition. But what are its consequences? Last update: May 03, 2020It is very common to find ourselves in situations where we feel […]

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Cronus Syndrome, the fear of being replaced

Cronus Syndrome, the fear of being replaced If you have almost reached your goals or have already achieved them, it is very likely that the Kronos syndrome will sooner or later knock on your door.Last update: 16 September, 2019Much of the problems people encounter […]

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How to deal with too stressful situations

How to deal with too stressful situations Dealing with a stressful situation is not an easy task. Life tests us and sometimes forces us to resort to some strategies to face the most difficult times and learn from it.Written and verified by the psychologist GetPersonalGrowth.Last […]

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Management of emotions in old age

Management of emotions in old age Despite physical and cognitive decline, older adults are more attuned to positive emotions due to their emotion management mechanism.Written and verified by the psychologist GetPersonalGrowth.Last update: 15 November 2021Proper […]

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Animals suffer like us

Animals suffer like us Neuroscience has more than solid evidence that all mammals, birds and other species are aware of their suffering. Last update: February 18, 2022Are animals aware of the pain they feel? Anyone who lives in close contact with an animal can […]

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Living without joy: normalizing discouragement

Living without joy: normalizing discouragement Living without joy is not living, it is surviving. When we normalize a life without that sensation that tickles our soul and our heart, we limit ourselves to navigating in despair, on that surface where dreams or second […]

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From sadness to creativity

From sadness to creativity There are people who manage to make the most of despite a negative mood. This also happens when we go from sadness to creativity.Last update: May 27, 2020Sadness is an emotion that can surface at any moment; it is an intense sensation […]

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Emotional ups and downs during isolation

Emotional ups and downs during isolation The emotional ups and downs during isolation are a completely normal psychological reality. We must understand that it is currently impossible to feel good 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.Written and verified by the psychologist […]

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Management of emotions in teachers

Management of emotions in teachers Managing emotions is extremely important to a teacher. It prevents stress and avoids situations that can also harm pupils.Last update: February 18, 2022We have all had to deal with teachers who did not enjoy a healthy life emotion […]

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Hyperventilation and anxiety: what relationship?

Hyperventilation and anxiety: what relationship? It's not asthma ... I choke, my lungs don't respond and everyone turns their backs on me ... If you've ever had hyperventilation due to an anxiety attack, you know what it's like. Today we present some strategies […]

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The emotional development of children

The emotional development of children Culture regulates the way we express emotions in different ways. Children learn these rules early on through modeling and vicarious learning.Last update: 24 March, 2022The emotional development of children allows them to become […]

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The death of a parent: how to deal with it?

The death of a parent: how to deal with it? It doesn't matter if the relationship was good, bad or virtually non-existent. The death of a parent disrupts our inner world. If we can deal with it in a healthy way, it can be an event that will help us grow.Last update: […]

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Betrayal: an overrated wound

Betrayal: an overrated wound Betrayal is often overestimated, without considering that in this category we tend to include behaviors that, in reality, rather represent a situation that is adverse to expectations that are not always reasonable enough.Last update: […]

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The origin of unhappiness according to science

The origin of unhappiness according to science Have you ever wondered about the origin of unhappiness? Why are we often not as happy as we would like? Science tries to answer these questions.Last update: December 30, 2020Have you ever wondered what is the origin […]

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Love for animals: what does it depend on?

Love for animals: what does it depend on? Loving animals enriches us, nourishes us and keeps us healthy. However, not all people experience these sensations. Why does this happen? Let's find out in this article.Last update: Augusts 04, 2021In recent times, more […]

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Despair, when we give everything for lost

Despair, when we give everything for lost Despair is mental, emotional and behavioral fatigue. It occurs when one is tired of experiencing many disappointments and so much sadness.Written and verified by the psychologist GetPersonalGrowth.Last update: 15 November […]

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The subjective happiness ladder: what is it?

The subjective happiness ladder: what is it? Well-being is a very personal aspect whose evaluation is influenced by various factors. The Subjective Happiness Scale gives us the measure of this individual perception.Last update: January 30, 2020Happiness is what […]

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Emotional self-regulation can be trained

Emotional self-regulation can be trained Self-regulation of emotions and impulses depends on the interaction between the prefrontal cortex and the emotional centers, particularly the circuits that converge in the amygdala. In this article we talk about this fascinating […]

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Emotional self-care during the pandemic

Emotional self-care during the pandemic Emotional self-care is extremely important in a time of crisis like this. It is the best time to make emotions our best allies, and thus be able to move with serenity and balance in such a complex reality.Written and verified […]

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Coronavirus Anxiety: Strategies That Can Help

Coronavirus Anxiety: Strategies That Can Help COVID-19 is radically changing our lifestyle. In an uncertain scenario, feeling anxious is normal. However, it is necessary to know how to manage it to give the best of us and overcome this emergency situation that […]

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Validating emotions: building our identity

Validating emotions: building our identity Our emotions are our identity. How do you learn to validate them?Last update: June 07, 2020"What we are?" it is a transcendental question that often arises when we find ourselves in certain situations. When we don't know […]

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Untie the emotional knots

Untie the emotional knots Sometimes the weight of adverse experiences crystallizes within us in the form of emotional "knots", states that block our well-being and our human potential. How to act in these cases?Last update: June 08, 2022Many of us carry the weight […]

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Sadness lasts longer than other emotions

Sadness lasts longer than other emotions There are times when sadness becomes the emotion that seems to prevail over everything. We can spend weeks, even months feeling its presence and, of course, its effects. Why does it persist so long?Written and verified by […]

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The curve of emotions

The curve of emotions The emotion curve describes the process in which the person begins to feel an emotion until it completely disappears. Taking into consideration its evolution, we propose in this article the three actions that must never be performed at the […]

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Humor as a therapy to relieve stress

Humor as a therapy to relieve stress A powerful tool to liven up any evening or brighten up a cloudy day. Humor as therapy is a fundamental tool.Last update: July 04, 2019Humor is one of those elements that naturally helps us reduce stress. Big problems stop looking […]

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Afflictive emotions: the weight that holds back happiness

Afflictive emotions: the weight that holds back happiness Afflictive or negative emotions cannot be stifled or cornered as if they didn't exist. Accepting their presence allows us to understand what they want to tell us. Written and verified by the psychologist […]

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Handwriting: the power is in the details

Handwriting: the power is in the details We have almost completely lost the habit of writing by hand, yet handwritten cards and letters still arouse great emotions. The power of a handwritten "thank you" or the ink of a pen that brings together the letters of an […]

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Love is not a word, but an act

Love is not a word, but an act How many times do we try to define love and how often we believe that our definition lacks "substance"! Marcelo Ceberio, Doctor of Psychology, tries to give a definition of loveLast update: June 12, 2020Love, as an abstract concept, […]

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Living without desire, when apathy takes possession of us

Living without desire, when apathy takes possession of us Sadness, apathy, or listlessness are all symptoms that indicate that something is wrong. However, many people carry these burdens without doing anything about it, without communicating and without asking […]

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The power of emotions guides our life

The power of emotions guides our life Choices, relationships and even thoughts ... Much of what we do every day is mediated by emotions. They give life impetus, so we are obliged to understand their message in order to play in our favor.Written and verified by […]

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When emotions overwhelm us, what to do?

When emotions overwhelm us, what to do? Written and verified by the psychologist GetPersonalGrowth.Last update: 15 November 2021When emotions overwhelm us, let's stop and take a deep breath. We will all have experienced this feeling during an argument or when […]

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Repressed emotions and body memory

Repressed emotions and body memory Last update: 07 September, 2020Do we really know what happens in our mind? Do we know ourselves? Can we control our feelings so that we don't negatively affect others? Recognize ours repressed emotions it is a powerful weapon […]

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Emotions have no gender

Emotions have no gender Do men and women have a different ability to manage emotions?Last update: December 06, 2020Many children have grown up listening to phrases like: "Boys don't cry", "Cry like a girl" or "These are things for girls". For their part, the girls […]

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Pain and compassion: important difference

Pain and compassion: important difference Looking at someone who suffers with pain means condemning him to his suffering. Compassion, on the other hand, allows you to help him move forward. We show you the differences between these two emotions.Last update: July […]

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Neuroscience of happiness: brain and positive emotions

Neuroscience of happiness: brain and positive emotions When we talk about the neuroscience of happiness, we mean the ability to reach this dimension through a positive use of the brainLast update: July 18, 2020In recent years, numerous studies have emerged relating […]

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Isn't expressing anger good?

Isn't expressing anger good? Have you ever been unable to express the anger you felt? When someone has hurt you, did you take it out on yourself, with the thoughts and behaviors that widened the wound? If so, this article is for you.Last update: Augusts 31, 2020Despite […]

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Mental digestion and intestinal problems

Mental digestion and intestinal problems Science has identified a link between the brain and gut health and functioning. In this context, the concept of mental digestion refers to the subjective experiences absorbed and which result in intestinal problems. Last […]

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Control your emotions with 4 techniques

Control your emotions with 4 techniques Last update: Augusts 31, 2020Emotions, so different from each other, are unleashed due to certain reasons and it is never a good idea to trap them and not express them, just as it is not to express them without filters. There […]

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Emotional reconstruction to find well-being

Emotional reconstruction to find well-being Emotional reconstruction is the art of doing something to save ourselves when we find ourselves in a "dead end". It is the ability to manage our emotions to find harmony and well-being.Last update: 15 November 2020We […]

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Do people who have no feelings exist?

Do people who have no feelings exist? There are people who are cold and lacking in empathy, so it is easy to think that they have no feelings. But is it possible? Are there men and women unable to feel emotions?Written and verified by the psychologist GetPersonalGrowth.Last […]

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A ball on the beach to regulate emotions

A ball on the beach to regulate emotions The metaphor of the ball on the beach is very useful for managing negative emotions such as anxiety. Through this exercise, we understand and internalize that hiding or stifling what bothers or worries us is a disadvantageous […]

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Psychology of hate

Psychology of hate Today we talk about one of the most destructive feelings. If you want to know more about why we hate or how it affects us, don't miss this article.Last update: July 14, 2022Have you ever heard of the psychology of hate? Our unique communication […]

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Stress-induced muscle tension

Stress-induced muscle tension The impact of emotions on the body is not insignificant. In this article we will see how stress affects the body, how it manifests itself and how we can fight it so that it does not translate into muscle tension. Last update: […]

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Men are as emotional as women

Men are as emotional as women It's time to debunk another gender stereotype: men can be just as emotional as women. The problem is society, which penalizes them if they express their feelings and show themselves vulnerable. Last update: July 08, 2022Sensitive, […]

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Tiredness for no reason: is it really that?

Tiredness for no reason: is it really that? Often behind an unmotivated fatigue, which weakens the forces and the mood, mental fatigue is hidden; or the emotional overload, typical of those who accumulate too many worries, commitments or pressures and have been […]

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Destructive emotions according to Goleman

Destructive emotions according to Goleman According to Buddhist philosophy, there are three emotions that alter personal balance: anxiety, lyre and ignorance. Daniel Goleman talks about it in his book "Destructive Emotions", in which he also reports his conversations […]

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Food during quarantine: emotional escape

Food during quarantine: emotional escape Kneading bread or cooking, sipping wine or snacking between meals ... Food in the current isolation acts as an escape route for our emotions. A way to get pleasure in a context of high anxiety.Written and verified by the […]

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Mourning and coronavirus: the pain of pending farewells

Mourning and coronavirus: the pain of pending farewells In today's article, we talk about processing a loss in this particular historical period and its restrictions.Last update: May 14, 2020There are times that can take us to the limit, when we feel overwhelmed, […]

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3 grounding exercises to reduce anxiety

3 grounding exercises to reduce anxiety The great advantage of grounding is that it is a simple technique that can be practiced anytime, anywhere. And it is a useful tool to quickly get out of anxiety states.Last update: Augusts 20, 2020Grounding exercises are […]

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Sense of guilt and anxiety: what relationship?

Sense of guilt and anxiety: what relationship? The anguish and torment that anxiety generates in us are immense. One of the effects derived from this state is the constant sense of guilt, the belief that you are responsible for everything that happens, that your […]

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Sharing Your Feelings - With Who?

Sharing Your Feelings - With Who? When we share our concerns and feelings, we want to be understood, not judged. Identifying the people who can successfully play this role is a skill that can help us a lot and is the first step to feeling better.Written and verified […]

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Unconscious guilt and how it manifests itself

Unconscious guilt and how it manifests itself Unconscious guilt is almost always related to events or situations towards which there is a taboo or are perceived as unbearable.Last update: April 16, 2019Unconscious guilt manifests itself many times with depression […]

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Love or anesthesia? The search for vertigo

Love or anesthesia? The search for vertigo One of the strongest and most common desires is to fall in love. But is romantic love love or anesthesia?Last update: October 07, 2019If you are not in love, one of your dreams may be to experience this state and enjoy […]

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What is fear for? Science answers

What is fear for? Science answers Who has never experienced fear at least once in their life? But what is its function? Is fear really good for anything? It would seem so, much more than you might think. We talk about it in this space.Last update: October 01, 2020Fear […]

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Feeling discouraged, what to do?

Feeling discouraged, what to do? Have you ever felt like even the simplest of tasks cost you immense effort? Why do you happen to feel apathetic, sad or reluctant? In this article, we will answer this and other questions associated with lack of energy. Written […]

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Post partum depression: red flags

Post partum depression: red flags The period following the birth of your baby can sometimes turn into hell. This is why it is important to recognize the warning signs of postpartum depression.Last update: 13 September, 2019Giving birth is, in general, one of the […]

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Is the concern positive?

Is the concern positive? Worry is a dysfunctional adaptation strategy of an emotional nature. Not only does it not solve problems, it interrupts the flow of realistic solutions. That's why we care.Last update: October 11, 2021Worry is part of our daily life and […]

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Emotional expression: when they hurt us

Emotional expression: when they hurt us When injured, some wear a false safety mask, while others choose the emotional expression that will help them improve self-esteem.Written and verified by the psychologist GetPersonalGrowth.Last update: 15 November 2021If […]

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Time doesn't heal all wounds

Time doesn't heal all wounds Can time heal all wounds? It is said that this is usually the case. In this article we will go to see what is true and false in this statement and what are the consequences for those who support it.Last update: Augusts 10, 2021There […]

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Pathological anxiety and adaptive anxiety

Pathological anxiety and adaptive anxiety Feeling anxious when there is a risk, danger, or threat is healthy. We become anxious to be able to deal with these situations. The problem arises when the anxiety episodes are not due to a real threat.Last update: April […]

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Affective isolation: separating emotions from thoughts

Affective isolation: separating emotions from thoughts Complex feelings are not easy for anyone to deal with. And this is why emotional isolation is often put in place, a defense mechanism through which to silence emotions, rationalizing what happened and making […]

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Developing empathy: 4 strategies

Developing empathy: 4 strategies Of all the skills that allow the individual to develop as a social being, empathy is one of the most important. Improving it, therefore, is almost a necessity.Last update: 25 March, 2021Empathy allows us to develop as social beings, […]

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Control anxiety and stress to achieve emotional well-being

Control anxiety and stress to achieve emotional well-being To overcome anxiety and stress, you need to sign a contract with yourself, understand your emotions, listen to yourself and strengthen self-esteem to achieve emotional well-being and personal fulfillment.Written […]

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Emotional or rational decisions: is there a difference?

Emotional or rational decisions: is there a difference? "Decide with your mind or decide with your heart". We are used to establishing this dichotomy when, according to experts, the best decisions are always made by tuning logic with emotion, intuition with experience.Written […]

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Connect with nature with 4 exercises

Connect with nature with 4 exercises It is important to include some exercises in our daily life that help to connect with nature.Last update: May 06, 2019Connecting with nature becomes more and more difficult. What was once implicit in lifestyle now requires intentionality […]

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Dear shyness: letter to emotion

Dear shyness: letter to emotion To you, shyness, who have always been by my side, I dedicate these paragraphs so that you understand why you are so important in my life.Last update: June 16, 2021Dear shyness, you walked by my side facing a thousand adventures with […]

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How are assertiveness and self-esteem connected?

How are assertiveness and self-esteem connected? How we relate to others says a lot about the love we feel for ourselves. In this article we explain how these two aspects are connected.Last update: 24 March, 2022Assertiveness and self-esteem are two concepts we […]

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Tears of joy: 4 types according to science

Tears of joy: 4 types according to science When was the last time you cried? There are few experiences that are more cathartic, intense and comforting. So don't hold back - there are four types of tears of joy and all of them are worth trying.Written and verified […]

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Happiness is not the absence of problems

Happiness is not the absence of problems The happy person, far from having no problems, has stopped seeing them as threats to recognize them as challenges. He does not let himself be overwhelmed by mistakes, but rather rides them and learns from them.Written and […]

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Attributive styles and their link with emotions

Attributive styles and their link with emotions Do you feel responsible for all the evil that happens to you? Do you think that luck usually accompanies you? Find out how these interpretations affect moods.Last update: October 14, 2021Have you ever thought that […]

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When we're sad, let's ask ourselves these questions

When we're sad, let's ask ourselves these questions Within each of us there is a sage just waiting to be able to speak. If we are sad, this inner sage will probably want to tell us something, and it is important to let him. There are some questions that can help […]

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Emotional support or pain relief

Emotional support or pain relief In this article, we explore the different types of emotional support that exist and how they benefit.Last update: April 28, 2019Emotional support is a form of containment. It helps us to take a different perspective, and even when […]

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To love is to give what you don't have

To love is to give what you don't have To love means not to idealize the partner. It means putting aside the pain that others have caused us to recognize that we are here and now, in front of someone who deserves the best of us. The voids of yesterday cannot be […]

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Defeating shyness, step by step

Defeating shyness, step by step Shyness is often a barrier that separates us from our goals and prevents us from fully enjoying relationships. It is an obstacle that we must learn to face in order to show our true personality.Last update: June 12, 2020Overcoming […]

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Feeling short-tempered: causes and remedies

Feeling short-tempered: causes and remedies "Everything irritates me and bothers me." If you have been feeling this way lately, you should know that sometimes there are hidden emotions behind this state that we may overlook.Last update: January 14, 2022“Everything […]

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Why do you scream when you are angry?

Why do you scream when you are angry? There are people who can't help but raise their voices when they get angry. We know that screaming does not solve anything, quite the opposite, and yet it is sometimes almost impossible to avoid it. What can we do in these […]

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Aggression: when it is a manifestation of fear

Aggression: when it is a manifestation of fear Aggression is a manifestation of fear, but fear is often hidden. By learning to recognize and manage it, it is possible to reduce aggressive behaviors.Last update: Augusts 30, 2021In most cases, aggression is a manifestation […]

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Emotional education: learning and teaching it

Emotional education: learning and teaching it Emotions dominate our existence from birth and play a fundamental role in the construction of our personality. Including the teaching of emotional education in curricula could help from childhood to recognize, decipher […]

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Wanting to be alone can be good

Wanting to be alone can be good The relationship with our inner self is very important and can only be achieved with solitude.Last update: April 20, 2022Most of us understand loneliness from a negative perspective. Being alone, however, offers several benefits. […]

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Wounds of the soul and headaches

Wounds of the soul and headaches Headaches have a lot more to do with emotions than you think. Do you want to know why? Here we tell you.Last update: January 01, 2022The headache looks like a shadow that surrounds us with its excruciating pangs. At times it can […]

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Anger attacks: the 3 hour strategy

Anger attacks: the 3 hour strategy Emotional maturity is not a natural consequence of the passing of the years. A very common thing is to still see an adult struggling with outbursts, that sense of frustration that breaks through when things or people are not what […]

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Vulnerability is a value

Vulnerability is a value Allowing yourself to be vulnerable is an act of courage. After all, it is not strong who bears more or who wears the mask of happiness the longest. Strong is the one who shows what he feels, admitting his mistakes and his wounds.Written […]

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Fears learned: the fears that others instill in us

Fears learned: the fears that others instill in us Our fears are mostly learned. In some cases, the parents or the background of belonging convey a series of fears absent at birth. Is there a way to get rid of these distressing shadows?Written and verified by the […]

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Emotions are like a pendulum

Emotions are like a pendulum Maintaining emotional balance will allow us to direct our lives and prevent emotions from taking control.Last update: 24 March, 2022Emotions are like a pendulumWhile some days we feel at the height of happiness, others experience the […]

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Mixed feelings - what are they?

Mixed feelings - what are they? The conflicting feelings are the result of the emotional and affective ambivalence we feel towards certain situations or people. Can we really feel love and hate at the same time? How to get out of such a situation? What does science […]

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Surviving COVID-19 and guilt

Surviving COVID-19 and guilt "Why did I get through Covid and my family member didn't?", "Why did I barely have symptoms while others are dying?". There are many people who are starting to suffer from survivor syndrome in connection with the ongoing pandemic.Written […]

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The thermometer of emotions: what is it about?

The thermometer of emotions: what is it about? The emotion thermometer is a tool that allows you to work with children on the identification, expression and management of emotions. We explain how to use it and why it is so useful!Last update: June 20, 2021Understanding […]

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The despair, the pain of depression

The despair, the pain of depression There are moments in which we feel desperate, anguished by the search for meaning in what surrounds us, angry with ourselves and with others ... Behind these adverse psychological realities, the second face of depression is very […]

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Night anxiety, why do we suffer from it?

Night anxiety, why do we suffer from it? If you've ever suffered from anxiety, you probably know that symptoms get worse at night. In this article we tell you why it happens and what we can do to calm it down.Last update: 18 November 2020Anxiety is a disorder that […]

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Dealing with anger with Buddhist principles

Dealing with anger with Buddhist principles Some feelings are inevitable for the human being. In this article, we will reveal a number of Buddhist-inspired tips for dealing with anger. Last update: May 01, 2020Buddhists think that dealing with anger requires precise […]

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The sadness that has no explanation

The sadness that has no explanation Last update: 12 March, 2022Everyone has experienced a strange apathy, a sadness that has no explanation. The body reacts more slowly and any stimulus, such as the sun's rays or even very loud sounds, is unbearable. What's going […]

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Emotional sponges: feeling everything intensely

Emotional sponges: feeling everything intensely Do you think you are very empathetic people and that this ability sometimes causes you too much suffering? If so, this article is for you.Last update: May 26, 2020Some people are very sensitive by character and others, […]

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The dark side of emotional intelligence

The dark side of emotional intelligence Emotional intelligence is a relatively modern concept. Studied and appreciated since the last few years, today we want to investigate its darker side.Last update: February 18, 2022The concept of emotional intelligence was […]

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Being sad while having no problems

Being sad while having no problems Having everything to be happy: family, friends, work ... Yet, feeling a constant sadness, an apathy that doesn't make any sense. Why do we get depressed if there are no significant deficiencies in our life?Written and verified […]

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Don't Feel Guilty: Why Is It Important?

Don't Feel Guilty: Why Is It Important? Very often in order not to show ourselves weak and to please others, we try to show ourselves strong when in reality we just need to be alone. Carving out personal spaces should never make us feel guilty.Last update: Augusts […]

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Bad day? Strategies to change it

Bad day? Strategies to change it Does it seem to you that everything is going wrong and in the wrong direction? A bad day can happen to anyone, but it's also possible to avoid it. Find out how.Last update: May 19, 2019All of us can have a bad day. It's not a drama, […]

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Cultivating emotional intelligence

Cultivating emotional intelligence Emotional intelligence is a skill possessed by people capable of perceiving, understanding and controlling what they and others feel to take advantage of it.Last update: 21 March, 2022Training and leadership expert Dan Bobinski […]