The Law of Conformity and How to Break Free We are all influenced by the people around us: our friends, family, and society as a whole. The Law of Conformity, a central psychological principle, explains how this powerful social influence shapes our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. In this article, we will explore how this law [...]
Writing Your Way to Healing: Pennebaker's Writing Protocol and Its Connection to CBT and ACT Have you ever felt stuck with difficult emotions? Writing could be the key to releasing those feelings and healing. Pennebaker's writing protocol, a proven therapeutic technique, helps us process painful experiences and improve our overall well-being. In this article, we'll [...]
The Thought Delivery Service: How to Deal with Unhelpful Thoughts Ever had those moments when your mind starts racing with unhelpful thoughts, negative thoughts, doubts creeping in, and worries taking over? It's as if there's a personal delivery service sending you packages filled with negativity, like a pizza delivery, but instead of pizza, you're getting [...]
Feeling like Your Brain's on Vacation? Constantly feeling tired? Like your brain is stuck on energy-saving mode? You're not alone. Nervous system fatigue is a common issue in the modern world, impacting every aspect of our lives. Why does it happen, and what can we do to prevent it? Nervous System Fatigue: Is Your Battery [...]
Rewriting Your Story: The Power of Neuroplasticity The Plasticity of the Mind: The Key to Lasting Change Our brain isn't a static organ, but rather a dynamic one, constantly shaping and reshaping itself. Neuroplasticity, the brain's capacity for change and growth, is a remarkable ability that allows us to learn, evolve, and adapt to a [...]
Is Trauma Recovery Ever Complete? This post explores the process of trauma recovery and explains why it's often not a matter of complete healing. It also discusses how therapies like CBT and ACT can help individuals build resilience and manage difficult emotions. Based on scientific research, this post is aimed at those who have experienced [...]
The illusion of Self-Confidence and Imposter Syndrome Are You a Fraud? Have you ever felt like you don't belong where you are? As if at any moment, someone is going to discover that you're a fraud? If so, you're not alone. Imposter syndrome is a common experience for many people, even the most successful ones. [...]
How Childhood Trauma Impairs Our Ability to Cope with Life's Stresses The Lasting Impact of Childhood's Invisible Scars This post aims to explain how traumatic experiences during childhood, such as growing up in a stressful environment or experiencing emotional neglect, can affect our brain development and our ability to cope with stress later in life. [...]
How Chronic Stress Causes Inflammation Research shows the profound impact of thoughts on physical health Did you know that your thoughts can directly influence your physical health? It may sound like something from a science fiction movie, but the science behind it is solid and well-documented. The Mind-Body Connection: Stress and Inflammation When you experience [...]
Self-Sabotage: Why Do We Hurt Ourselves? Have you ever found yourself putting off important tasks until the last minute? Or maybe you've noticed a pattern of attracting unhealthy relationships. Perhaps you're familiar with that critical inner voice or the difficulty of forming close connections. Maybe you find yourself engaging in self-harm, like cutting, starving, overeating, [...]
