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How Taking Risks Leads to a More Creative and Fulfilling Life

In this world that breathes such nonsense about the importance of stability above all, taking risks seems a little scary, a little senseless. But without the leap into the unknown, personal growth becomes pretty limited. Risk is a pretty important

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Why “Should” Statements Cause Guilt and Self-Doubt

Should Statements be errors of cognition that lead to feelings of guilt, and self-doubt and elicit perfectionism and self-criticism? Individuals manifesting anxiety and depression symptoms often engage in self-talk which includes “I should have” or “I ought to”. These cognitive

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A Beginner’s Guide to Emotional Sobriety and Inner Stability

In today’s accelerated world, being emotionally stable can be challenging and it might also seem like a luxury. Between personal struggles, workplace environment, family and relationship issues and the never-ending societal expectations, being in tune with our emotions can get

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Are You Addicted to Falling in Love? Here’s What That Means

Who better than Ted Mosby to explain emophilia? Ted Mosby falls in love quickly with a heart as open as the New York City skies. On the lookout for his “the one”, Ted wears his heart on his sleeve. The

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Bandwagon Effect

We have always heard the phrase ‘human beings are social animals’. This means that our social interactions and opinions have a profound effect on us, our beliefs, and our thinking patterns. This tendency to adopt something because everyone else in

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Is Emotional Monitoring Making You Anxious? Here’s How to Tell

Emotional monitoring refers to the observation and analysis of how we are feeling. It helps one tune into his inner experiences to understand the process being undergone. Balanced, this leads to great awareness of the self and emotional intelligence. If

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Is Reuniting with My Ex Worth It?: 20 Questions to Ask Yourself

Going back to an ex can be very nostalgic, recalling the familiar path you once tread. Memories make you comfortable; laughter brings you warmth, and what could be called the yearning of yesteryears is there. Yet, that same path as

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How to Shift from All-or-Nothing Thinking to a Balanced Mindset

All-or-nothing thinking distortion, also called black-and-white thinking, is a negative thinking error where the individual engages in a dichotomous thinking pattern neglecting the possibility of a grey area or other possible outcomes. This mindset categorizes every situation or entity as

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Mental Health in the LGBTQIA+: A Persistent Concern

Over the last few years, there has been an evident light on the discussion about prioritising mental health. Mental health, although an inclusive construct, seems to be a struggle for many. Homosexuality may have been struck down as a mental

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Why You Think Everyone’s Watching You: Spotlight Effect

Have you ever heard the song Every Breath You Take by The Police? The lyrics go like this: “Every breath you take  And every move you make  Every bond you break  Every step you take  I’ll be watching you  Every