Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow to Overcome Social Awkwardness Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How to Overcome Social Awkwardness Close Being socially awkward is not a diagnosis or disorder—and we willallbe a little socially awkward at times. But, what does it actually mean to be socially awkward? One study looked at narratives ofsocially awkward situationsto find the common thread. In most of the situations, the awkwardness involved some sort of perceived moral or social transgression that intensified the social situation and directed perceptions of the social behaviors....

Close Factors That Can Help Overcome the Bystander Effect Witnessing Helping Behavior Sometimes just seeing other people doing something kind or helpful makes us more willing to help others. Researchers have found that when we observe other people engaging in prosocial behaviors, such as donating blood, we are more likely to do the same, according to a study published in 2019. Being Observant One of the key reasons people often fail to take action when help is needed is that they do not notice what is happening until it is too late....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsOrigin of the 7-Year ItchIs the Seven-Year Itch Real?Married CouplesUnmarried CouplesOvercoming the 7-Year Itch Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Origin of the 7-Year Itch Is the Seven-Year Itch Real? Married Couples Unmarried Couples Overcoming the 7-Year Itch Close The seven-year itch or 7-year itch refers to the notion that divorce rates reach their height around the seven-year mark of commitment. While this concept has been widely disputed, it is a concern that plagues many if they start experiencingmarital issuesseven years into their relationship....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsOverviewOvercoming Your FearKeep Practicing Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Overview Overcoming Your Fear Keep Practicing Close The good news aboutpanic attacks, the sudden surge of anxiety and overwhelming fear that occurs for no obvious reason, is that they usually only last a few minutes. The bad news: They can be some of the most terrifying minutes of your life. Panic attacks are typically experienced through a combination of uncomfortable physicalsymptoms, distressful emotions, and upsetting thoughts....

Close If you want to know how to pass a psychological test, the best strategy is to go in well-prepared. While nothing can replace greatstudy skills, practicing good test-taking strategiescanhelp improve your performance on psychology exams.Whenever you take a test, spend a little time evaluating what you did that worked well and how you might apply those skills again in the future.At a GlanceThese tips are applicable to virtually any topic, so start working on your own personal approach to test-taking in order to determine which techniques work best for you....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow Does Health Insurance Cover Therapy?Types of Therapy CoveredPaying For TherapyGetting ReimbursedIf You Are Uninsured Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How Does Health Insurance Cover Therapy? Types of Therapy Covered Paying For Therapy Getting Reimbursed If You Are Uninsured Close Therapycan be an invaluable resource to treat a variety of mental health conditions, but like many forms of medical care in the United States, many people cannot afford thecost of treatment....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCreate Opportunities to ConnectChoose Good PhotosBe ConciseBe HonestAm I ready to publish my profile? Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Create Opportunities to Connect Choose Good Photos Be Concise Be Honest Am I ready to publish my profile? Close Venturing into the world of online dating is not easy, especially when it requires creating a profile to concisely show others who you are....

Close What you think and believe isn’t always true. But holding onto some of those beliefs might cause you to suffer. When this happens, psychotherapists sometimes encourage clients to perform behavioral experiments that test the reality of their beliefs. It’s a powerfulcognitive behavioral therapytechnique that can help people recognize that their assumptions aren’t necessarily accurate. For example, someone who believes they are destined to be an “insomniac” might try several different behavioral experiments in an attempt to uncover whether specific strategies might help them sleep better, like exercising in the morning and turning off their screens an hour before bedtime....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow Much Sleep Do You Need?The Effects of Missed SleepThe Benefits of NappingHow Long Should I Sleep?Tips For a More Effective Nap Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How Much Sleep Do You Need? The Effects of Missed Sleep The Benefits of Napping How Long Should I Sleep? Tips For a More Effective Nap Close While small children typically take naps nearly every day, the decades that follow involve less frequent and shorter naps, if any at all, until they begin to peak again after the age of 55....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Body Neutrality?How to Practice Body Neutrality Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Body Neutrality? How to Practice Body Neutrality Close This article discusses the aims of the body neutrality movement andhow it differs from body positivity. It also provides ways in which you can cultivate body neutrality in your daily life in an effort to accept your body, just as it is....

Close Signs of Paruresis Paruresis can range from mild to severe. Symptoms of paruresis include the following: The Best Online Therapy for Anxiety, Tried and Tested Impact of Paruresis In a survey conducted with 63 patients affiliated with theInternational Paruresis Association (IPA), it was shown that paruresis had been a problem for an average of a couple of decades for patients. It had also significantly affected their lives, such that one-third avoided parties, sporting events, and dating, while half were limited in their choice of job....

Close Exposure therapy forsocial anxiety disorder(SAD) can help you overcome fears of specific social and performance situations. Although exposure training is normally conducted with the assistance of a therapist as part of a cognitive-behavioraltreatmentprogram, it can also be incorporated into your daily life. If you have social anxiety, you most likely face these types of situations with fear and dread or avoid them completely. This strategy can sustain your anxiety in the long term....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSigns of GratitudeTypes of GratitudeHow to Practice GratitudeImpact of GratitudeTips for Developing GratitudePotential Pitfalls Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Signs of Gratitude Types of Gratitude How to Practice Gratitude Impact of Gratitude Tips for Developing Gratitude Potential Pitfalls Close Gratitude is a positive emotion that involves being thankful and appreciative and is associated with several mental and physical health benefits. When you experience gratitude, you feel grateful for something or someone in your life and respond with feelings of kindness, warmth, and other forms of generosity....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is a Gratitude Meditation?The Benefits of Gratitude and Gratitude MeditationHow Gratitude Meditation WorksHow Do I Start Gratitude Meditation?How Do I Maintain a Gratitude Meditation Regimen? Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is a Gratitude Meditation? The Benefits of Gratitude and Gratitude Meditation How Gratitude Meditation Works How Do I Start Gratitude Meditation? How Do I Maintain a Gratitude Meditation Regimen?...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsGratitude and HealthGratitude Can Develop New ConnectionsGratitude Maintains RelationshipsGratitude and InjusticeHow to Practice More Gratitude Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Gratitude and Health Gratitude Can Develop New Connections Gratitude Maintains Relationships Gratitude and Injustice How to Practice More Gratitude Close Ah, the holidays. It’s a time that’s supposed to be so full of joy and yet we often find ourselves struggling to get into that headspace....