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The Effects of Psychology in Your Daily Life
Many people believe that psychology and psychological therapy only work when there is a health problem. However, this field is present in many moments of daily life and affects how we relate to others, how we learn, how we work, and how we make decis…
Infinite Student Syndrome: An Excuse That Hinders Progress in Education?
Is there any benefit to having multiple university degrees to practice a profession? How many diplomas are necessary before entering the workforce? Some people focus on spending a large part of their time learning without ever applying what they have…
Elizabeth Clapés, psychologist: "We all feel unpleasant emotions, the difference is what we do when we feel them"
How many times have you lost yourself in a moment of anger or sadness and then did something you regretted later? When we don’t know how to manage unpleasant emotions, we can make impulsive decisions that affect our health and relationships. Accordi…
The Difference Between Protecting Your Children and Overprotecting Them
Have you ever caught yourself checking your child's backpack again, monitoring whether they did their homework, or giving them a chance to try solving a problem on their own before stepping in? All parents want their children to be safe, happy, and c…
Silent Anxiety: Smiling Outside While Emotions Overflow Inside
María comes to the office every morning with a perfect smile. Her colleagues see her as calm and always willing to help. However, no one realizes that behind this peaceful expression, her mind is racing non-stop, reminding her with a knot in her thro…
Common Obsessions in People with High Intelligence Quotients
In addition to having skills such as solving math problems or easily learning languages, individuals with a high intelligence quotient (IQ) may also exhibit certain behaviors and obsessions, such as thinking out loud, analyzing everything, or having …
Struggling to Show Love at Camp: The Real Reasons Behind This Discomfort
Seeing others show love to each other moves you, but do you think you struggle to express those feelings at camp? This situation is not unique to you. It does not mean that you lack feelings. This is a difficult condition to cope with because you do …
The Blurting Method: A Strategy for Retaining Information and Performing Better in Exams
Let go of all the information you have learned about a topic until you have consumed the data you are checking. This is the Blurting method, a study strategy that tests your knowledge. The term comes from the English verb "to blurt," which means "to …
Amok Syndrome: A Disorder with Dangerous Homicidal Impulses
Could someone completely lose control and then not remember anything they did? Amok syndrome describes this situation as a rare but very serious psychological phenomenon where a person can become extremely violent and experience sudden homicidal impu…
Your Mind Needs Less Screen: Discover the Benefits of Digital Minimalism
The advancement of technology has brought along issues that our elders did not have to worry about: over-connectivity, excessive notifications, and social media addiction. In response to this fast pace, digital minimalism has emerged to restore balan…
The Importance of Laughter and Fun Quotes
Laughter is not only contagious but also one of the simplest and most powerful ways to feel better about ourselves. Reading funny quotes about laughter or enjoying a beautiful laugh can brighten our mood on a gray day and alleviate tensions. And at …
Psychological Types of Fear
Has anyone not felt fear when presenting an exam or during an earthquake? Of course, every individual experiences this in a different way and with varying intensity. In the scientific field, fears can be innate or acquired later. From a common perspe…
What Does It Mean Not to Have a Social Media Account (Like Keanu Reeves): Isolation or a Life Choice?
In an era where online sharing of life is almost mandatory, encountering someone without a social media account is truly surprising. The immediate questions that come to mind are: Asocial? Depressed? Or hiding something? These questions are quite nat…
Why Do We Lose Excitement for Things We Love and How Can We Feel It Again?
“What should I do for something that no longer excites me?” This question may be on your mind when a hobby you once loved no longer thrills you. Or it may surprise you when you realize that an activity that used to fill you is now distant. It can be …
How Do We Heal the Wounds of Injustice: Symptoms of This Trauma and Tips for Moving Forward
Do you feel like no one values you or respects you? Do you take perfectionism to the extreme to gain approval? Does resentment never leave you? All of these may relate to the wound of injustice; this is an emotional wound that greatly affects your re…