A healthy mind in a healthy body: mental health problems and solutions, scientific findings, and interesting facts on psychology and mental health. Incredible hypotheses about the human conscious and subconscious mind.
Learning how to stop being toxic can only be accomplished by recognizing your toxicity, and practicing more positive behaviors. I can be toxic at times, and honestly, most of us can. But the first thing to do is take a deep breath. It's not the end of the world. I…
In my opinion, there are two kinds of people in this world; those who bite their nails and those who don’t. If you have ever asked yourself ‘Why do I bite my nails?’ you are in good company. Many famous people have been pictured with bitten-down nails, including Jackie Kennedy,…
Are you a gossip? I admit I’ve gossiped about people I didn’t like in the past. I’ve even been aware of it at the time. The thing is, I’m one of those annoying people that says ridiculous stuff like ‘Say it to my face’ or ‘I prefer straight-talking people’. So…
Wouldn’t it be amazing if you could instantly connect with anyone you wanted to? Just imagine how much your life would improve. You’d have no problem asking your boss for a rise. You’d bond immediately with a first date. Family problems would be solved. You’d have a superpower! I might…
Picture the scene; you are in a bank when armed robbers storm the building. All the customers are forced to the floor and the doors are locked. You have never been so frightened in your life. The panic and fear are rising and you think you will die. You desperately…
What’s worse than being hated? Well, it seems that being ignored is much worse than if someone simply doesn’t like you at all. Many times in life, you may be ignored. And when this happens, sometimes it's considered abuse. You can even be ignored by the people closest to you,…
I’m an introvert, and I don’t have many social connections. But sometimes I feel like I have no friends at all. And something tells me that many of us feel this way from time to time. What can you do if you don’t have friends you could trust and rely…
Stress is a part of everyday life for most of us, but there are some signs of burnout that you'd be wise not to disregard, as they could be a last-ditch attempt by your body to tell you that you need a break! We all know the typical symptoms of…
Masochism is a way of abusing yourself for whatever reason you think you deserve. The emotional masochist isn’t so different. According to most definitions, masochism is seeking pleasure from pain. There are various types of masochist behaviors, including conducting pain in order to become more spiritual. What is an emotional…
Toxic individuals must have a source of energy. This energy is called a narcissistic supply. If you’re a victim of a narcissist, you feed them with this energy. There’s so much talk about toxic people and the spectrum of narcissism, but few discuss the source of energy for those with…
