Tag: psychology
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Avoid the Deceptive Paths.
Avoid the Deceptive Paths. A deceptive path in life is generally something we are attracted to for the wrong reasons money, fame, attention, and so on. If it is the attention we need, we often experience a kind of emptiness inside that we hope to fill with the false love of public approval. Because the…
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Hope as an Important Piece of Wholehearted Living.
Hope as an Important Piece of Wholehearted Living. I always thought of hope as an emotion like a warm feeling of optimism and possibility. But I was wrong. I was shocked to discover that hope is not an emotion; it’s a way of thinking or a cognitive process. Emotions play a supporting role, but hope…
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Understanding Effective Mechanisms of Dealing with Shame.
Understanding Effective Mechanisms of Dealing with Shame. Shame is the intensely painful feeling or experience of believing we are flawed and therefore unworthy of love and belonging. We all have it. Shame is universal and one of the most primitive human emotions. The only people who don’t experience shame lack the capacity for empathy and…
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WHY CHOOSE COMMITMENT WHEN IN DOUBT.
WHY CHOOSE COMMITMENT WHEN IN DOUBT. Nothing is wasted. “GOD WASTE NOTHING” No job, no task, no obstacle is useless, if we are willing to see how it can fit into our calling, purpose, or destiny. As you explore your calling, abilities, and potential, you will be surprised by how your previous experiences are conspiring…
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THE WRONG KIND OF FEAR; WHY CLARITY COMES WITH ACTION.
THE WRONG KIND OF FEAR; WHY CLARITY COMES WITH ACTION. What would you do if you could do anything? Everyone has an answer to that question. You might spend all day with the kids travel the world, and finally establish that company or business. You might dedicate some serious time to a business idea or perhaps…
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The Science Behind How Habits Work.
The Science Behind How Habits Work. The process of building a habit can be divided into four simple steps: cue, craving, response, and reward. This four-step pattern is the backbone of every habit, and your brain runs through these steps in the same order each time. Breaking it down into these fundamental parts can help…
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Understanding Where Our Beliefs Come from and How Beliefs and Perceptions are formed.
Understanding Where Our Beliefs Come from and How Beliefs and Perceptions are formed. Our beliefs aren’t always as conscious as we think they are. We may very well accept an idea on the surface, but if we don’t believe it’s possible deep down, then our acceptance is just an intellectual process. Because calling upon the…
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Navigating Our Brain Waves for a Successful Meditation.
Navigating Our Brain Waves for a Successful Meditation. If meditation is about entering the autonomic system so that we can become more suggestible and overcome the challenges just mentioned, then we need to know how to get there. The short answer is that we get there on a brain wave. The brain state we happen…
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Declarative/Explicit Memories and Nondeclarative/Implicit Memories.
Declarative/Explicit Memories and Nondeclarative/Implicit Memories. NONDECLARATIVE MEMORIES We have implicit, or nondeclarative, memories, sometimes also called procedural memories. This kind of memory kicks in when you’ve done something so many times that you aren’t even consciously aware of how you do it. You’ve repeated it so often that now your body knows it as well…
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How To Approach Conversations With Empathy and Understanding.
How To Approach Conversations With Empathy and Understanding. Establishing a connection with your teen is the basis for effectively supporting their mental well-being and social and emotional learning. When we love someone, we are interested in them and in their thoughts and feelings. Also Read : Developing Sensitive Communication Skill or Ability As we grow,…
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The Health Benefits of Good Relaxation.
The Health Benefits of Good Relaxation. You take a vacation day, but get distracted by the thought of your work inbox filling up. Or you sit down to watch a movie and immediately feel guilty about all the tasks still on your to-do list. Or perhaps you splurge on a massage, but barely enjoy it…
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Changing Your Diet and Lifestyle May Slow Down Alzheimer’s
Changing Your Diet and Lifestyle May Slow Down Alzheimer’s Lately, the biggest news in Alzheimer’s has been around a new drug treatment that can slow cognitive decline by nearly 30% among people in the early stages of the disease. In coming months, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is expected to make a decision about…
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Signs Your Body Is Telling You It’s Time to Take a Rest.
Signs Your Body Is Telling You It’s Time to Take a Rest If the smoke alarm in your house were beeping frantically, you’d spring into action. If your car alarm started whirring loudly, you’d investigate. And if a tornado warning was issued for your neighborhood, you’d almost certainly take cover. Yet we’re not so fast, experts…
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How to Get Back to Sleep After Waking Up at Night.
How to Get Back to Sleep After Waking Up at Night Waking up throughout the night is normal. Most adults do it between two and six times per night and if you’re a good sleeper, these wakings will be so brief that you likely won’t remember them, says Lynelle Schneeberg, a sleep psychologist and assistant…
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Effects of Imbalance Serotonin and Dopamine on an Individual.
Effects of Imbalance Serotonin and Dopamine on an Individual. What is Serotonin? Serotonin is a neurotransmitter that is often associated with mood regulation, but it is also involved in appetite and sleep regulation It also helps in blood clotting and bone health. It is produced in the brain and intestines. Low levels of serotonin may…
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TODAY’S WORDS OF ENLIGHTENMENT; Why every step in the right direction is itself a victory?.
TODAY’S WORDS OF ENLIGHTENMENT; Why every step in the right direction is itself a victory? If it does not lead to more peace in your life, it is not in alignment. If it does not lead to a deeper place within your- self, it is not in alignment. If it requires you to sacrifice your…
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TODAY’S WORDS OF ENLIGHTENMENT; What are you actually doing with your now?
TODAY’S WORDS OF ENLIGHTENMENT; What are you actually doing with your now? Now, now, now. It’s all happening now. Everything. All of it. Every joy, every sorrow. The planting of every seed and the blooming of every flower. The sunrise on one side of the world and the sunset on the other. Every memory, every…
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Feeding Your Mind and Spirit
Feeding Your Mind and Spirit In addition to healing the physical and emotional body, total health also means nourishing the spirit. The spirit is an essential part of the mind-body-spirit triumvirate that is rarely addressed in medicine. Most spiritual experts agree that the two most powerful methods of evolving one’s spirituality are prayer and meditation.…
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Ways To Have a Good Sleep No Matter the Duration.
Ways To Have a Good Sleep No Matter the Duration. Many people do not realize just how important proper sleep is for their health. With today’s hectic lifestyle, our society is sleeping less to work more. Research studies show that depriving the sleep your body needs decreases the quality of your life and decreases your…
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Excess Sugar; The Arch-Rival and Enemy to Optimal (Good) Health.
Excess Sugar, The Arch-Rival and Enemy to Optimal (Good) Health Most people are addicted to sugar, and along with grain addiction, the over-consumption of added sugars whether they are high-fructose corn syrup, fructose, glucose, dextrose, or the sucrose from sugarcane and sugar beets is one of the major health problems facing our nation today. For…
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