Psychology
The Whole Picture of Self-Care
We tend to have a narrow definition of self-care. We think self-care means engaging in healthy habits: getting enough sleep, eating nutrient-rich foods, meditating, and moving our bodies. Or we see self-care as synonymous with pampering and little luxuries: massages, manicures, long baths, shopping trips, soft pajamas, mid-day naps, fancy face masks and creams, beautiful…
Read More15 Ways To Develop Yourself At Home
Many people are working from home, and if they are anything like me, they are going a little bit stir crazy. If you are looking for something meaningful to do that will have a positive impact on your self-esteem, confidence, and career, may I suggest developing a leadership skill? I examined data from over 100,000…
Read MoreIf Someone Has These 6 Personality Traits They May Have Childhood Emotional Neglect
It’s often difficult to tell what they are feeling. They are reluctant or unable to state their preferences. They neglect their own self-care.. They avoid conflict. They become acutely uncomfortable when other people are having strong feelings. They don’t talk much about themselves. Click here to read the full article.
Read MoreEgo as the Rational Part of Personality
According to Sigmund Freud, the ego is part of personality that mediates the demands of the id, the superego, and reality. Freud described the id as the most basic part of personality that urges people to fulfill their most primal needs. The superego, on the other hand, is the moralistic part of personality that forms…
Read More5 Neuroscience-Backed Methods To Manage Stress At Work
The pandemic has spawned a mental health crisis that business leaders need to reconcile with. Dr. David Rock, founder and CEO of NeuroLeadership Institute, a science-based leadership development company, has studied the way our brains react to trauma, and his team is working with several businesses to develop strategies that support employees: 1- Certainty – Our…
Read MoreWhat Neuroimaging Can Tell Us about Our Unconscious Biases
Neuroimaging research is beginning to give us more insight into the formation of our unconscious biases. Recent fMRI neuroscience studies demonstrate that people use different areas of the brain when reasoning about familiar and unfamiliar situations. The amygdala is likely to activate as we walk down an unfamiliar dark alleyway and hear unexpected sounds or…
Read MoreHow to Be There for Someone: Active Listening and Advice Giving
Be curious (intellectually): Listen. Also pay attention to the person’s body language. Ask questions: Ask for clarifications but do not interrogate. Make sure you ask questions in a neutral and sympathetic tone. Relate (emotionally): Relate to the speaker emotionally. Hold it: Do not ignore your own emotions and thoughts during the conversation; Instead, simply hold…
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