Cognitive distortions are negative thoughts/beliefs that create a false sense of reality. These thoughts tend to color the way we communicate with and understand people. Needless to say, a distorted sense of reality is dangerous. They lead to listening errors that cause us and others a great deal of unnecessary…
Ever tried to eat healthier or work out more? Perhaps you may have tried to or have actually given up an addiction. Even more relevant to these times are attempts to cut down on the amount of time you spend on social media. Something usually happens to urge us to…
Addiction is sometimes called substance use disorder, although it is possible to experience addiction to non-substances such as the internet. It is a disease that many struggle with. Most people are not aware that addiction is, in fact, a disease rather than a choice. While the path to addiction is…
What Is Stress It goes without saying that when I say stress in this article, I am referring to psychological stress. My favorite definition of psychological stress is by scholars Lazarus & Folkman (1984) which says that it is “a particular relationship between the person and the environment that is…
At the core of everything we do is the desire to survive. Fortunately, there are certain processes built into our bodies that help ensure this. One of these is the stress response also known as the fight or flight response (ff). This is basically how your body responds to stress. In…
So, you have a job, a car, a place to live, and a relatively good job. Sure, you face different struggles in life, but who doesn’t? Your heart may be broken but whose hasn’t? Your job is unfulfilling and draining but at least you have one. You are getting by…