Self-esteem is about the opinion we have of ourselves, a subjective appreciation of our worth. Therefore, we understand self-esteem as the concept we have of our own value, based on our feelings, thoughts, sensations, and experiences concerning ourselves. The four pillars and components that make up self-esteem are self-concept, self-image, self-reinforcement and self-efficacy. Let’s see […]
There’s nothing wrong with being an INFJ. Last week, I published a post based on a person with whom I share a deep, soul connection and it’s still fresh in my mind right now. I had started on how the heightened emotional sensitivity in INFJs is strong enough to trigger depressive behavior and I […]
When people disrespect you or do not treat you well, it is easy to take their behavior personally. It can be emotionally draining and unnecessary, causing a constant re-evaluation of your self-esteem. On top of that, the brain produces 50,000 thoughts per day, of which only 10,000 are positive. So, it means we are battling […]
Very close to one INFJ, this thought has been lingering in the back of my head for months. I want to talk a bit about INFJs and how their personality traits can make them feel depressed, a quite popular subject out there. Now, I want you to keep in mind that even though this article […]
Just like self-care, self-love is one of those words that is widely used and is thus frequently misinterpreted. Frankly, self-love and self-care really go hand in hand. Taking care of yourself is actually an integral part of self-love, and you can’t be without yourself. It’s important to understand that self-love is more than just feeling […]
Back in my childhood days, Scooby-Doo was my favorite cartoon. In their “Mystery Machine”, the four teenagers with their talking Great Dane would go around and solve mysteries involving supposedly supernatural and horrific monsters. But, in the end, behind these spooky monsters were ordinary people in costumes. And, just like the Scooby crew, you may […]
When we think of mood swings, most of us usually associate them with women. This preconception is of course based on many hormonal factors related to the most ” fragile ” periods of a woman’s life, such as menstruation, pregnancy and menopause. One might think that men have it easier, and that their mood do […]
Activities as simple as handwriting, reading, or walking can be essential to boost your brainpower and avoid the cognitive deterioration that can appear over time. Increasing brainpower is a healthy habit that we must do regularly. Just like physical exercise is one of the most remarkable ways to improve our body’s strength, endurance, and flexibility, […]
If someone suggests you see a psychologist, how would you react? Would you feel offended, or would you think that person is right? Unfortunately, mental health problems are still not considered as severe issues in many parts of the world. Consequently, many people hesitate to consult a psychologist when they need counseling. Why Go To […]
Mental health involves everything that has a relation with our emotional, psychological and social well being. How we think and feel are as important as our physical illnesses as sometimes we might be physically fine but psychologically toxic. When we are mentally disturbed, it affects our way of thinking, feeling and acting. Our mental state […]
If science does indeed make it possible to scan a psychopath accurately in the mother’s womb using fetal genetic testing, will it then be wise to bring that child into the world? This last question in my previous article got me wondering and emotionally confused. If you knew your child would be born a psychopath, […]
Happiness is contagious. In fact, for us, happiness is an emotion that can be triggered by many things, including a long hot bath after hours of work or laughter at a silly joke. But above all, happiness is in the mind and has everything to do with our psychological health. In this sense, certain foods […]
