Simply Believing You Can Improve Your Mental Well-Being Goes a Long Way

Close Key TakeawaysNew research shows that those who believe they could do things in their daily life to improve their mental well-being actually had better mental health than those who did not.Having an internal locus of control, meaning you believe your happiness and mental health are dependent on internal factors and what you can control, is better for mental health than having an external locus of control, the belief that your mental well-being is dependent on external factors beyond your control....

January 17, 2025 · 9 min · 1732 words · David Callahan

Simply Psychology | Self-Care, Theories, Famous Studies & More

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January 17, 2025 · 2 min · 216 words · Charles Welch

Single Parenting Stress: How to Beat Burnout

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Causes Stress for Single Parents?Effects of Stress on Single ParentsHow to Manage Single Parenting StressStress Management Strategies Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Causes Stress for Single Parents? Effects of Stress on Single Parents How to Manage Single Parenting Stress Stress Management Strategies Close The psychological effects of being a single mother, father, or caregiver can be significant. Single parents often face unique stresses, which can often contribute to feelings of exhaustion....

January 17, 2025 · 13 min · 2586 words · Brian Christian

Single-Tasking for Productivity and Stress Management

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsMultitasking and Your BrainWhen Multi-Tasking WorksWhen It Doesn’t WorkHow to Make Single-Tasking Work for YouPare Down Your Schedule Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Multitasking and Your Brain When Multi-Tasking Works When It Doesn’t Work How to Make Single-Tasking Work for You Pare Down Your Schedule Close With so much on our plates at all times and only so many hours in the day, it can sometimes feel like the only way to get things done is to juggle them all at once....

January 17, 2025 · 5 min · 879 words · Sabrina Taylor

Situational Leadership Theory

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSituational Leadership TheorySituational Leadership IIElements of Situational Leadership TheoryFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Situational Leadership Theory Situational Leadership II Elements of Situational Leadership Theory Frequently Asked Questions Close Situational leadership theory suggests that no singleleadership styleis best. Instead, it depends on which type of leadership and strategies are best suited to the task. According to this theory, the mosteffective leadersare those that are able to adapt their style to the situation and look at cues such as the type of task, the nature of the group, and other factors that might contribute to getting the job done....

January 17, 2025 · 6 min · 1223 words · Cristina Cox

Situationship: How to Cope When Commitment is Unclear

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDefinitionCharacteristicsPros and ConsMental Health ImpactWhat to Do Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Definition Characteristics Pros and Cons Mental Health Impact What to Do Close Are you in a situation where you’re seeing someone but it’s not exactly a relationship? You and your partnerhave fun as a coupleand may even be intimate, but you haven’tcommitted to each otheror discussed a future together.If so, you may be in a “situationship” or relationship without a commitment, saysSabrina Romanoff, PsyD, a clinical psychologist and professor at Yeshiva University....

January 17, 2025 · 11 min · 2337 words · Kimberly Bray

Skills You Need for Psychology

Close The skills needed for psychology include communication, problem-solving, research skills, observation, and math. It is also important to have interpersonal skills like empathy and trustworthiness.When you beginstudying psychology, you will need to work on improving your skills in these areas as well as learning your coursework.This article explores some of the skills that are needed to study psychology and enter the field of psychology after graduation.CommunicationPsychology is all about people, so having strong communication skills is important....

January 17, 2025 · 7 min · 1425 words · Joseph Buchanan

Skin Conditions Like Eczema and Psoriasis Take a Toll on Mental Health

Close Key TakeawaysMillions of Americans deal with chronic skin conditions like psoriasis and eczema.While the physical symptoms are clear, the psychological impact can be less obvious.Research links psoriasis and eczema to anxiety and depression, but support groups, positive self-talk, and educating yourself can ease the struggle. Key Takeaways Millions of Americans deal with chronic skin conditions like psoriasis and eczema.While the physical symptoms are clear, the psychological impact can be less obvious....

January 17, 2025 · 7 min · 1427 words · Jamie Marsh

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January 17, 2025 · 1 min · 2 words · Jason Brown

Sleep Disorders: Types, Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypesSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Close Sleep disorders, also known as sleep-wake disorders, are conditions that can affect the amount, timing, or quality of your sleep, causing you to feel tired in the daytime and have difficulty functioning as a result. Millions of Americans aren’t getting enough sleep and 50 to 70 million Americans have one or more sleep disorders....

January 17, 2025 · 4 min · 655 words · Veronica Arnold

Sleep Inertia: Getting Past the Grogginess

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsIs It NormalWhy Do I Never Wake Up Feeling Rested?SymptomsWhy It HappensWhy Am I Groggy After a Nap?How to Get Rid of ItDoes drinking coffee help with sleep inertia? Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Is It Normal Why Do I Never Wake Up Feeling Rested? Symptoms Why It Happens Why Am I Groggy After a Nap? How to Get Rid of It...

January 17, 2025 · 8 min · 1678 words · Molly Frazier

Sleep Problems Associated With Alcohol Misuse

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsAlcohol-Related Sleep ProblemsNon-Restorative SleepInsomniaTreatmentsCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Alcohol-Related Sleep Problems Non-Restorative Sleep Insomnia Treatments Coping Many people withalcohol use disordersalso have sleep problems. If you drink to excess, even occasionally, you have probably experienced sleep problems. Such problems can persist for some time even after you decide to quit drinking. In fact, difficulty sleeping is one of the most commonalcohol withdrawal symptomsand one that causes many to relapse....

January 17, 2025 · 10 min · 1923 words · Cathy Gallagher

Sleep Quiz: How Well Are You Sleeping?

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsThe Sleep QuizWho Is This Sleep Quiz For?About This Sleep QuizHow Much Sleep Do I Need?Common Types of Sleep DisordersHow Does Lack of Sleep Affect Health?Tips for Getting to Sleep Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents The Sleep Quiz Who Is This Sleep Quiz For? About This Sleep Quiz How Much Sleep Do I Need? Common Types of Sleep Disorders How Does Lack of Sleep Affect Health?...

January 17, 2025 · 5 min · 901 words · John Lopez

Sleep Talking: Definition, Symptoms, Traits, Causes, Treatment

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSignsCausesTypesTreatmentCopingPreventionHow Is Sleep Talking Diagnosed? Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Signs Causes Types Treatment Coping Prevention How Is Sleep Talking Diagnosed? Close Sleep talking, also known assomniloquy, is a relatively common phenomenon among children.However, only around 5% of adults talk in their sleep on a regular basis. Sleep talking is usually harmless and does not require treatment. Most people who sleep talk do not remember doing it....

January 17, 2025 · 6 min · 1268 words · Justin Rice

Sleeping With Anxiety: 5 Tips to Stop Sharing a Bed With Your Worries

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January 17, 2025 · 13 min · 2735 words · William Grant