[email protected] Twitter Instagram Medium PSYCHOLOGY4U Is Zoom Fatigue Real? Let’s Figure Out! During these times of quarantine, people spend much more time on video calls than ever before and most of them find it really exhausting. But what exactly tiring us out while using Zoom? Let’s try to find out. Video chats require much more…
Category: Psychology
Is Mindfulness Really the Best Way to Relieve Anxiety?
[email protected] Twitter Instagram Medium PSYCHOLOGY4U Is Mindfulness Really The Best Way To Relieve Anxiety? We all inevitably experience anxiety. It can be caused by routine issues, relationship difficulties, or some serious traumatic events. Anyway, it’s present in our lives from time to time. Whether you experience it on a daily basis or once a month,…
What You Can Learn From Ikigai: The Secret of Happy Life
[email protected] Twitter Instagram Medium PSYCHOLOGY4U What You Can Learn From Ikigai: The Secret Of Happy Life Ikigai (pronounced Ick-ee-guy) is a Japanese concept that means a reason for being. This word consists of two parts: “iki’ means ‘life’ in Japanese and ‘kai’ means result or benefit. The word Ikigai could be translated as a reason for living….
Some Facts About Catatonic Depression
[email protected] Twitter Instagram Medium PSYCHOLOGY4U Some Facts About Catatonic Depression What is catatonic depression? Catatonic depression is a type of depression that makes one motionless and speechless for an extended period of time. Catatonic depression used to be viewed as a distinct disorder, but currently the American Psychiatric Association doesn’t recognize it as a separate…
Be Careful! Toxic Positivity Is Harmful
[email protected] Twitter Instagram Medium PSYCHOLOGY4U Be Careful! Toxic Positivity Is Harmful Positivity definition Let’s define positivity Positivity can include three dimensions: internal cognition, faith, and influential personal relationships. Positive internal cognition or thinking is often purpose-based. It means one has a burning desire and determination that inspires an individual. Purpose keeps one focused on a goal…
The Ugly Truth About Unhealthy Coping Mechanisms
[email protected] Twitter Instagram Medium PSYCHOLOGY4U The Ugly Truth About Unhealthy Coping Mechanisms What are unhealthy coping mechanisms? Healthy VS unhealthy coping mechanisms When people experience stress, they resort to coping strategies. These are actions that we take consciously or unconsciously to deal with problems or uncomfortable emotions. Healthy coping strategies may not provide instant gratification…
Never Changing Maladaptive Perfectionism Will Eventually Destroy You
[email protected] Twitter Instagram Medium PSYCHOLOGY4U Never Changing Maladaptive Perfectionism Will Eventually Destroy You What is Maladaptive Perfectionism? Maladaptive perfectionism can be characterized by having too high personal standards of performance as well as tendencies to be excessively self-critical in self-evaluations. Maladaptive perfectionists need to take full control over their environment. When things do not go…
The Ultimate Guide to Emotional Blackmail in Relationships
[email protected] Twitter Instagram Medium PSYCHOLOGY4U The Ultimate Guide To Emotional Blackmail In Relationships What is emotional blackmail? Read emotional blackmail definition Emotional blackmail describes a method of manipulation wherever somebody uses your feelings as a way to manage your behavior or persuade you to ascertain things their way. Dr. Susan Forward, a therapist who pioneered…
What Is Life Detox? And Here is Why You Really Need It
[email protected] Twitter Instagram Medium PSYCHOLOGY4U What Is Life Detox? And Here Is Why You Really Need It What does detoxing your life mean? Most people take in absolutely anything in their path like a sponge, which is quite exhaustive. To protect your mental state and live your very best life, you should detoxify it of…
Warning: Child Abuse. Check the Recovery Guide Now
[email protected] Twitter Instagram Medium PSYCHOLOGY4U Warning: Child Abuse. Check The Recovery Guide Now What is child abuse? Child abuse involves any action that causes harm for a child as well as a failure to act in a proper way. Psychologists define it as any emotional, sexual, or physical mistreatment or neglect of a child. According…