Posts

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWe Start Comparing Ourselves to Each Other From a Young AgeThere Are Two Types of Social ComparisonYour Self-Esteem Level Influences How Well You Deal With Social ComparisonComparisons Create So Much StressSocial Media Plays a Major Role in Social ComparisonIs Comparing Yourself to Other People Always a Bad Thing? Not Always.How to Free Yourself From Social Comparison Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsMeet Dr. Elissa EpelWhat You’ll Hear on the ShowQuotes From Dr. EpelMore About the Podcast Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Meet Dr. Elissa Epel What You’ll Hear on the Show Quotes From Dr. Epel More About the Podcast Close OnThe Verywell Mind Podcast, Amy Morin, LCSW, interviews authors, experts, entrepreneurs, athletes, musicians, and other inspirational people about the strategies that help them think, feel, and do their best in life....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow It WorksExamplesWhen to Walk Away Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How It Works Examples When to Walk Away Close The sunk cost fallacy is acognitive biasthat makes you feel as if you should continue pouring money, time, or effort into a situation since you’ve already “sunk” so much into it already. This perceived sunk cost makes it difficult to walk away from the situation since you don’t want to see your resources wasted....

Find a TherapistReady to get started?Ready toget started?Add your email to continueEmailGet startedBy submitting your email, you agree to receive reminders and marketing communications. Ready to get started?Ready toget started?Add your email to continueEmailGet startedBy submitting your email, you agree to receive reminders and marketing communications. Ready to get started? Ready toget started? Add your email to continue Get started By submitting your email, you agree to receive reminders and marketing communications....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is a Romance Scam?Targets of Romance ScamsCommon TacticsHow Romance Scams WorkSigns You’re in a Romance ScamWhy People Fall For Romance ScamsProtecting Yourself From ScamsHow to Recover After Being Scammed Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is a Romance Scam? Targets of Romance Scams Common Tactics How Romance Scams Work Signs You’re in a Romance Scam Why People Fall For Romance Scams...

Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Screen-Overload Symptoms of Television Addiction The Research Lag Much of the research on screentime has been devoted to its impact on children but, as we all are aware, adults are also prone to overuse. Time in front of screens is up significantly from the last survey in 2015, which is even more alarming when you consider that the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends significantly less screentime than kids are getting....

How to Build Mental Resilience

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsThe Three SubtypesCausesDiagnosisTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents The Three Subtypes Causes Diagnosis Treatment Close Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)is a behavior disorder that causes symptoms ofinattention, hyperactivity, andimpulsivity, all of which range in severity and interfere with regular daily activities. ADHD usually develops in childhood but can continue into adulthood. People with this condition often struggle withimpulsive behaviors, being too active, and finding it hard to pay attention....

Close Key TakeawaysConstant worry about a new viral outbreak is leading to fatigue and exhaustion.Taking steps to control your stress levels can help in the battle with caution fatigue.While vigilance is good and necessary, when it interferes with your daily functioning, it is problematic. Key Takeaways Constant worry about a new viral outbreak is leading to fatigue and exhaustion.Taking steps to control your stress levels can help in the battle with caution fatigue....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Negative Self-Talk?Consequences of Negative Self-TalkOther Damaging EffectsHow to Minimize Negative Self-Talk Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Negative Self-Talk? Consequences of Negative Self-Talk Other Damaging Effects How to Minimize Negative Self-Talk Close We all have an inner critic. At times this little voice can actually be helpful and keep us motivated toward goals—like when it reminds us that what we’re about to eat isn’t healthy or what we’re about to do may not be wise....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsRationaleTraitsControversyThe Internet Age Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Rationale Traits Controversy The Internet Age Close The trait theory ofleadershippostulates that successful leadership arises from certain inbornpersonality traitsand characteristics that produce consistent behavioral patterns. This line of research emerged as one of the first investigations into the nature of effective leadership. Trait Theory of Leadership: The Rationale Carlyle’s Approach Carlyle’s theory of leadership was based on the rationale that:...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsOverviewTrichromatic Theory BackgroundReceptorsColor BlindnessTheories Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Overview Trichromatic Theory Background Receptors Color Blindness Theories Close According to the trichromatic theory of color vision, also known as the Young-Helmholtz theory, there are three receptors in the retina that are responsible for theperceptionof color. How Color Vision Works The retina contains millions of photoreceptors called rods and cones. When light enters the pupil of our eye, it travels to the retina in the back of the eye....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCheating Is CheatingSignsCausesHow to Avoid ItCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Cheating Is Cheating Signs Causes How to Avoid It Coping Close Online infidelity, or cheating online, is a kind ofemotional affairin which the people involved develop a sexually intimate relationship without actually meeting—what’s known as cybersex. If you’ve been grappling with this question for any reason (you’ve been “seeing” someone over the internet or you’re looking for a sexual outlet and are considering surfing around online for it), here’s why you should think twice before you log on if you’re married or in a committed relationship....

Smoking is often associated with feelings of pleasure and comfort. Some even say that they are happy smoking, despite research finding no connection between it and happiness.This can createchallenges for quittingbecause the act of smoking is associated with positive emotions. Here we explain the reasons why smoking feels pleasurable and why people crave nicotine even when their bodies are experiencing the negative health effects of cigarettes. Understanding the nature ofnicotine addictioncan be a powerful step in quitting smoking for good....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsThe Type A Personality TestWho Is This Type A Personality Test For?About This TestWhat This Test Says About Your PersonalityWhat If I Don’t Like My Result? Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents The Type A Personality Test Who Is This Type A Personality Test For? About This Test What This Test Says About Your Personality What If I Don’t Like My Result?...