Author: bigums
Lifestyle
Psychology
Do I really know myself?
We are not born with an instruction manual, yet we constantly have to make decisions in life. In every interaction, we basically have to put ourselves in society. People can step over our boundaries, and we might end up in life circumstances that definitely do not suit us. The first question that we need to […]
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Psychology
A fast-track recovery plan to overcome a major setback – Part I – Get on with your past (6 advice)
SOS message from Judy (a fictional character): “After experiencing a major setback, my life has changed completely. My perception, motivation, and everything are upside-down. I have seen the worst side of life. The effects are still going on, and I need an emergency pack to get my life back after this major setback.” Answer: Judy, please […]
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Lifestyle
Psychology
How to just live? 6 advice to embrace life the way it is and simply exist
Michelle Hughes, a woman at the age of 34, found herself that she is suffering from a form of incurable cancer and has a maximum of 3 to 5 years to live. When she got the news, she was just at home with a newborn. Could you empathize with her? How devastating such news is […]
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Psychology
Working with a low mood: 6 applicable advice to overcome it
There are many people suffering from chronic low mood. They look fine from the outside, but because of their inner mental states, they struggle to function well at work, get along well with others, and adapt to society’s norms. Jennie (a fictional character) represents one of these people. She is living with a chronic low […]
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Psychology
A Well-Established Boundaries, a must to survive in this world
We are social beings, and every day we deal with the external world significantly. As we go to a café, or at work, with friends, and family. We need to communicate every single day with others. Communication happens in different ways: agreeing, negotiating, convincing and discussing. In each negotiation, we need to provide where we […]
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Psychology
Is happiness an illusion?
Centuries ago, philosophers questioned what exactly happiness was. Even an ancient Greek word, eudaimonia, is derived from it. According to some, it is health and wealth; to others, it is poverty. Everyone perceives the world from different frames and derives different meanings from it. By etymology, happy means chance and fortune in English culture, and […]
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Lifestyle
Psychology
Multitasking: The biggest enemy of success
We live in a world of abundance. We can access our desires with just a few clicks and have the most spare time compared to the era of our ancestors. There are numerous benefits, particularly in material luxury. However, our modern lifestyle has advantages as well as disadvantages. A typical day passes with work, errands, […]
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Lifestyle
Psychology
Recovery and growth after a major setback
Life is a four-season journey. There are bad days and good days. However, it is also full of surprises. You can wake up one day and face an enormous challenge. Your life can be changed all of a sudden, like getting an accident, divorce, job loss, loss of a loved one, getting into burnout, or […]
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Psychology
What is emotional health, and why is it life-changing?
Do you remember a time that you unconsciously feared from a thick black rope because you perceived it as a spider? How did your body react? Emotions are the internal experiences in response to events and situations. They can arise from internal bodily states and have link with bodily reactions. They help us to make […]
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Psychology
What is gratitude and how to embrace it to your life?
Have you noticed yourself diving into negative emotions? How many times do you blame or feel resentful for unfortunate things that happen in life? It is a natural response of the brain to focus on the negative for survival reasons. However, sometimes our worst enemy is our brains, and would it be possible to reverse […]
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