Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsFriday Fix: Episode 192More About the Podcast Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Friday Fix: Episode 192 More About the Podcast Close OnThe Verywell Mind Podcast, Amy Morin, LCSW, shares the “Friday Fix”—a short episode featuring a quick, actionable tip or exercise to help you manage a specific mental health issue or concern. You may find yourself thinking you need moremental strengthso you can go to the gym....

Close When we daydream, our mind wanders to faraway places, putting us in a dream-like state even when fully awake. Research suggests that as much as 50% of our waking hours are spent daydreaming.This may leave you concerned that you are wasting time ornot as productive as you’d like. Certainly, daydreaming isn’t always a good idea—such as when you’re driving or in another situation where attention is required. However, as long as it’s safe to do so, giving yourself permission to get lost in a daydream can provide several positive effects, such as these....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsLiking vs. LovingColor Wheel ModelTriangular TheoryAttachment TheoryCompassionate vs. Passionate Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Liking vs. Loving Color Wheel Model Triangular Theory Attachment Theory Compassionate vs. Passionate Close Why do peoplefall in love? And why are some forms of love long-lasting while others are so fleeting? Love is a basic human emotion, but understanding how and why it happens is not necessarily easy....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of Contents5 Major Psychological TheoriesTypes of TheoriesPurposeExamples Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents 5 Major Psychological Theories Types of Theories Purpose Examples Close The term “theory” is used with surprising frequency in everyday language. It is often used to mean a guess, hunch, or supposition. You may even hear people dismiss certain information because it is “only a theory.” In science, however, a theory is much more than just a guess....

Close Emotions can play an important role in how you think and behave. The emotions you feel each day can compel you to take action and influence the decisions you make about your life, both large and small. Emotions can be short-lived, such as a flash of annoyance at aco-worker, or long-lasting, such as enduring sadness over the loss of a relationship. But why exactly do we experience emotions? What role do they serve?...

Close At a GlanceEven if you’re not majoring in developmental psychology or pursuing a career in the field, learning about human development can help you in your daily life.Developmental psychologycourses are required for many college majors, but you might want to take the course even if you don’t need it for your degree. Knowing how people grow and change throughout life is essential if you want to work in a variety of fields, such as:HealthcareEducationMedicineNursingPsychologySocial workEven if you aren’t working in these fields and don’t plan to, understanding human development can be incredibly useful in your daily life....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of Contents5 Reasons Why You Can’t Let Go of ResentmentHow Resentment Impacts Your Well-BeingIs the Goal Really to Feel No Resentment At All?Strategies to Help You Begin Letting Go of Resentment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents 5 Reasons Why You Can’t Let Go of Resentment How Resentment Impacts Your Well-Being Is the Goal Really to Feel No Resentment At All? Strategies to Help You Begin Letting Go of Resentment...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsFriday Fix: Episode 96More About the Podcast Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Friday Fix: Episode 96 More About the Podcast Close OnThe Verywell Mind Podcast, Amy Morin, LCSW, shares the “Friday Fix”—a short episode featuring a quick, actionable tip or exercise to help you manage a specific mental health issue or concern. Whether you’ve gone through a bad breakup or you’re struggling with your financial situation, it’s so tempting to feel sorry for yourself....

It is common for people whostruggle with addictionto relapse at least once during recovery. Some people fall off the wagon several times before getting sober for the last time. In fact, despite the existence of FDA-approved treatments for nicotine, alcohol, and opioid addiction, more than two-thirds of individuals will relapse after initiating treatment. Understanding what might trigger you to relapse as well as having a plan in place for these triggers are the first steps towardprevention....

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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsBenefits of Practicing Self-Compassion5 Self-Compassion Exercises to Get You StartedIntegrating Self-Compassion into Daily Life Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Benefits of Practicing Self-Compassion 5 Self-Compassion Exercises to Get You Started Integrating Self-Compassion into Daily Life Close We all go through difficult times, make mistakes, or say the wrong thing sometimes. In these situations, our inner critic often takes over, scolding us and leaving us feeling angry, upset, disappointed, embarrassed, or ashamed at ourselves....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsYou’re Jealous of the KidsYou’re Looking for SpontaneityYou Resent Biting Your Tongue About Parenting IssuesYou Want to Control TimingYou Don’t Like Kids—or These Specific Kids Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents You’re Jealous of the Kids You’re Looking for Spontaneity You Resent Biting Your Tongue About Parenting Issues You Want to Control Timing You Don’t Like Kids—or These Specific Kids Close If you are getting back into the dating scene, you might be wondering, “Should I date a single mom?...

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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypesSignsHow to DealFAQ Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types Signs How to Deal FAQ Close Energy vampires are people who sap your emotional energy, either intentionally or unconsciously. They could be friends, family members, partners, colleagues, or neighbors, who feed on your care and attention and can leave you feeling stressed,drained, exhausted, and overwhelmed.Relationships with energy vampires are often toxic. They can cause you to feel physically and emotionally drained, particularly if you’re anempathand highly attuned to the emotions of the people around you....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsAtypical Early DevelopmentSpecial InterestsSocial BehaviorsHyperfocusSensory Traits Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Atypical Early Development Special Interests Social Behaviors Hyperfocus Sensory Traits Close Since April isAutismAcceptance Month, I have been thinking about my own neurodivergence. I am an autistic psychologist who specializes in identifying autism. For years, I assessed other people without realizing I was part of the community I was trying to support....