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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsIdentifying Your FeelingsTake the Love QuizSigns the Time Is RightFinding the Right MomentSaying “I Love You” Too EarlyIf They Don’t Say it Back Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Identifying Your Feelings Take the Love Quiz Signs the Time Is Right Finding the Right Moment Saying “I Love You” Too Early If They Don’t Say it Back Close When all’s going well, sometimes you can’t help yourself from falling inlove....

Close Most employees try to be as accommodating as possible when it comes to requests from their bosses. For instance, they will take on extra work, perform tasks that are not in their job description, and will even attend events that interfere withfamilyfunctions. But there are times during your employment when saying “no” to a boss is essential, especially if that boss is a bully. Even though there are times that you have to say no to your boss, there are ways that you can do this while staying professional....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsReasons to Use Surveys in PsychologyHow to Use SurveysAdvantagesDisadvantagesTypes of Psychological SurveysImportant Considerations Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Reasons to Use Surveys in Psychology How to Use Surveys Advantages Disadvantages Types of Psychological Surveys Important Considerations Close Asurvey is a data collection tool used to gather information about individuals. Surveys are commonly used inpsychology researchto collectself-reportdata from study participants. A survey may focus on factual information about individuals, or it might aim to obtain the opinions of the survey takers....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsToo Much ConfidenceEffectsCausesMeaningImpact of Social NormsKids and OverconfidenceSigns of OverconfidenceTips for Building Realistic Confidence Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Too Much Confidence Effects Causes Meaning Impact of Social Norms Kids and Overconfidence Signs of Overconfidence Tips for Building Realistic Confidence Close Under most circumstances, having plenty of self-confidence is a good thing. Confident people tend to be more successful in a wide variety of domains....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsActive vs. Passive Suicidal IdeationWhat to Do If You Feel Like ThisHow to Help Someone Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Active vs. Passive Suicidal Ideation What to Do If You Feel Like This How to Help Someone Close Information presented in this article may be triggering to some people. If you are having suicidal thoughts, contact theNational Suicide Prevention Lifelineat988for support and assistance from a trained counselor....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhen to QuitSigns You Should QuitReasons to Talk to Your DoctorTips to Moderate Your DrinkingHelp May Be Needed Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents When to Quit Signs You Should Quit Reasons to Talk to Your Doctor Tips to Moderate Your Drinking Help May Be Needed If you have been drinking at a level that is consideredhigh-risk or heavy drinking, you may want to consider making a change in your drinking patterns or quitting altogether....

Table of ContentsTable of ContentsExpandBenefitsWorld Mental Health DayChoose Your DayWhat to ExpectHow to Spend Your DayView All Table of ContentsExpandBenefitsWorld Mental Health DayChoose Your DayWhat to ExpectHow to Spend Your DayView All Table of ContentsExpandBenefitsWorld Mental Health DayChoose Your DayWhat to ExpectHow to Spend Your Day Table of ContentsExpand Expand Benefits World Mental Health Day Choose Your Day What to Expect How to Spend Your Day View All Everyone has to deal with varying levels of stress....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypes of AntidepressantsCauses of FatigueActivities to AvoidReducing FatigueWhen to See a Doctor Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types of Antidepressants Causes of Fatigue Activities to Avoid Reducing Fatigue When to See a Doctor Close Depression can be exhausting. Fatigue is a common symptom of this condition, but it turns out that it can be a side effect of the treatment as well....

Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents The Future Is Fluid The Risks of Authenticity Lead With Love Embrace Their Life The Perils of Fear Close What does it mean when your child lets you know they identify as a member of theLGBTQIA+community? For some, this may be yet another milestone, a developmental marker of identity formation and one worthy of celebration, at that. For others, this may be a moment filled with fear....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsAcknowledge ThemLearn the Company CultureFind a Safe PersonModel Emotional OpennessEmbrace Your EmotionsAccept That You Can’t Pick Your CoworkersCreate BoundariesPrepare Your ToolkitPractice Self-Care Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Acknowledge Them Learn the Company Culture Find a Safe Person Model Emotional Openness Embrace Your Emotions Accept That You Can’t Pick Your Coworkers Create Boundaries Prepare Your Toolkit Practice Self-Care Close If you have ever dealt with emotions at work—congratulations, you’re a human!...

Close It can be devastating when you think you’ve found the perfect partner and your parents disapprove of them. If you’re close to your parents, you want their approval of your marriage. But you also want to remain loyal to the person you’re committing to spending the rest of your life with. The upshot: You’re torn with a capital T. Why Your Parents Disapprove of Your Relationship Some possible reasons your parents might not like your partner include:...

Many women and men are going through the same struggle. Research across different countries and cultures has demonstrated a strong relationship between binge drinking andviolence towards intimate partners, whether they are married, cohabiting, dating, or casual encounters, and whether the partners are heterosexual, gay, lesbian, or bisexual. As with all people with violent partners, you are not to blame for what’s happening to you, but you’re unlikely to get help unless you take action yourself to prevent further abuse....

Close Key TakeawaysMany men have expressed concerns over body image, with around one in every thousand living with anorexia nervosa at some point in their life.Men may have body image concerns because of media portrayals of the “ideal man” or because of the pressure put on men to meet societal expectations.In particular, the condition muscle dysmorphia, or “bigorexia,” disproportionately affects men. Key Takeaways Many men have expressed concerns over body image, with around one in every thousand living with anorexia nervosa at some point in their life....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsEmployment StatisticsWhere Psychologists WorkWork Schedules Can VarySalariesJob Outlook Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Employment Statistics Where Psychologists Work Work Schedules Can Vary Salaries Job Outlook Close Psychology careers are diverse and highly varied. Psychologists work in many settings, including hospitals, schools, governments, and private practices. If you want to become a psychologist, it’s important to learn more about where you might work, what you’ll do, and how much you might earn....

Close If you live with dating anxiety, you may have trouble knowing how and where to meet people. Traditional spots for meeting partners such asbarsor the local supermarket require you to strike up a conversation—a task that can be difficult if you have severe anxiety. If you live withsocial anxiety disorder (SAD)or are simply chronically shy, chances are that these situations will not showcase your best qualities. Fortunately, there are many ways to meet people that do not require you to display wit or charm on cue....