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Emotional reconstruction to find well-being

Emotional reconstruction to find well-being Emotional reconstruction is the art of doing something to save ourselves when we find ourselves in a "dead end". It is the ability to manage our emotions to find harmony and well-being.Last update: 15 November 2020We […]

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The rain is beautiful too

The rain is beautiful too Not always loved, even the rain is beautiful and often has the unusual power to relax our senses and our mind.Written and verified by the psychologist GetPersonalGrowth.Last update: December 02, 2021Not always loved, too rain is beautiful […]

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Emotional, wonderful book to educate on emotions

Emotional, wonderful book to educate on emotions Last update: 21 September, 2019Our emotional development affects to a large extent the person we will become. Knowing how to manage our emotions correctly will make us smarter, but to succeed it is essential to receive […]

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Emotions have no gender

Emotions have no gender Do men and women have a different ability to manage emotions?Last update: December 06, 2020Many children have grown up listening to phrases like: "Boys don't cry", "Cry like a girl" or "These are things for girls". For their part, the girls […]

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Stress is a contagious virus

Stress is a contagious virus Experts say that those who are victims of other people's stress suffer from so-called "second-hand stress".Last update: February 03, 2022It is often said that nothing is as contagious as a bad mood. Living with a person who is used […]

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Affective ambivalence: I want or have to do

Affective ambivalence: I want or have to do Do you experience opposite emotions, such as love and hate at the same time? Don't you understand why? Well, experiencing opposing emotions is part of the complexity of the human being.Last update: April 20, 2021Sooner […]

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Learning to express how we feel is good for health

Learning to express how we feel is good for health Learning to express what we feel not only relieves our discomfort, but also guarantees us proper emotional hygiene. The ability to communicate our emotions facilitates coexistence, helps us set limits and improves […]

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Control of anger

Control of anger Explosiveness, low tolerance, impatience, and other characteristics are part of poor anger control.Last update: July 28, 2022Fury, anger, aggression and impatience characterize inadequate anger control. The person who fails to manage this emotion […]

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Not being able to cry: why?

Not being able to cry: why? Written and verified by the psychologist GetPersonalGrowth.Last update: July 25, 2022Not being able to cry is more common than we think. There are many people who after a bereavement, for example, are unable to vent their pain through […]

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Love is not a word, but an act

Love is not a word, but an act How many times do we try to define love and how often we believe that our definition lacks "substance"! Marcelo Ceberio, Doctor of Psychology, tries to give a definition of loveLast update: June 12, 2020Love, as an abstract concept, […]

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Types of emotional intelligence: which one do you identify with?

Types of emotional intelligence: which one do you identify with? Emotional intelligence allows us to understand how we feel and helps us find ways to express our emotions. In this article, we talk about the various types of emotional intelligence.Last update: 09 […]

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Develop self-control

Develop self-control Being able to resort to self-control means knowing how to remain calm and react positively regardless of the circumstances.Last update: April 28, 2019Developing self-control is a very common purpose. The problem is that it is often not enough […]

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Anticipatory nostalgia: regretting the present

Anticipatory nostalgia: regretting the present Have you ever found yourself having dinner with friends and suddenly realize that you are going to miss that moment? Or perhaps, looking at someone in the family, you are saddened by thinking that one day it will be […]

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Reflections on love by Erich Fromm

Reflections on love by Erich Fromm Erich Fromm's reflections on love are relatively well known and important questions arise from them, such as: what does it mean to love? How can this feeling be maintained? Or maybe it's a temporary feeling?Last update: January […]

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Feeling ashamed

Feeling ashamed Last update: 24 March, 2022On more than one occasion it happens to feel ashamed, emotion that invades us and takes over. We feel the heat rising and moving through the skin to the face.We become a walking tomato, and the first thing we think is […]

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Destructive emotions according to Goleman

Destructive emotions according to Goleman According to Buddhist philosophy, there are three emotions that alter personal balance: anxiety, lyre and ignorance. Daniel Goleman talks about it in his book "Destructive Emotions", in which he also reports his conversations […]

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The dark side of emotional intelligence

The dark side of emotional intelligence Emotional intelligence is a relatively modern concept. Studied and appreciated since the last few years, today we want to investigate its darker side.Last update: February 18, 2022The concept of emotional intelligence was […]

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Difficult emotions: translate them, express them

Difficult emotions: translate them, express them Last update: July 26, 2020Le difficult emotions they combine sensations that seem contradictory. However, by specifying them and trying to express them, they favor communication with ourselves and with others.When […]

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Post partum depression: red flags

Post partum depression: red flags The period following the birth of your baby can sometimes turn into hell. This is why it is important to recognize the warning signs of postpartum depression.Last update: 13 September, 2019Giving birth is, in general, one of the […]

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Primary and secondary emotions

Primary and secondary emotions Knowing one's emotional universe facilitates personal and relational growth. Knowing what you feel and what others are feeling increases empathy and helps you get to know yourself better.Last update: April 21, 2020Understanding primary […]

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Coronavirus Anxiety: Strategies That Can Help

Coronavirus Anxiety: Strategies That Can Help COVID-19 is radically changing our lifestyle. In an uncertain scenario, feeling anxious is normal. However, it is necessary to know how to manage it to give the best of us and overcome this emergency situation that […]

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Neuroscience of happiness: brain and positive emotions

Neuroscience of happiness: brain and positive emotions When we talk about the neuroscience of happiness, we mean the ability to reach this dimension through a positive use of the brainLast update: July 18, 2020In recent years, numerous studies have emerged relating […]

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Unconscious guilt and how it manifests itself

Unconscious guilt and how it manifests itself Unconscious guilt is almost always related to events or situations towards which there is a taboo or are perceived as unbearable.Last update: April 16, 2019Unconscious guilt manifests itself many times with depression […]

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The emotional development of children

The emotional development of children Culture regulates the way we express emotions in different ways. Children learn these rules early on through modeling and vicarious learning.Last update: 24 March, 2022The emotional development of children allows them to become […]

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When we're sad, let's ask ourselves these questions

When we're sad, let's ask ourselves these questions Within each of us there is a sage just waiting to be able to speak. If we are sad, this inner sage will probably want to tell us something, and it is important to let him. There are some questions that can help […]

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Manage work stress thanks to 3 strategies

Manage work stress thanks to 3 strategies Managing work-related stress is a task whose success is closely linked to effective strategies, designed to regulate the intensity of our emotions when things don't go our way.Last update: April 30, 2020Managing work stress […]

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From sadness to creativity

From sadness to creativity There are people who manage to make the most of despite a negative mood. This also happens when we go from sadness to creativity.Last update: May 27, 2020Sadness is an emotion that can surface at any moment; it is an intense sensation […]

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The pillars of love according to Buddhism

The pillars of love according to Buddhism The four principles of love are essential values applicable to any form of affection, even to what we feel for ourselves. These are parameters to be cultivated and maintained to bring out the best of our inner world.Last […]

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Affective ambivalence: love and hate coexist

Affective ambivalence: love and hate coexist Affective ambivalence is the demonstration of the high complexity of man. We are beings able to hate and love at the same time, to feel affection and disappointment together, enthusiasm and sadness in a single second […]

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True hunger and emotional hunger: how to distinguish them

True hunger and emotional hunger: how to distinguish them Emotional hunger has several consequences for physical and mental health. Distinguishing it from physiological hunger is the first step in being able to act.Last update: 24 March, 2022All of us have almost […]

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The need to talk to someone

The need to talk to someone There are times when life hurts and emotions hold us hostage. We need to untie a knot of fear, anxiety and worry, but ... who is best to do it with?Written and verified by the psychologist GetPersonalGrowth.Last update: February 19, […]

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Management of emotions in teachers

Management of emotions in teachers Managing emotions is extremely important to a teacher. It prevents stress and avoids situations that can also harm pupils.Last update: February 18, 2022We have all had to deal with teachers who did not enjoy a healthy life emotion […]

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Anger and depression: how do they relate?

Anger and depression: how do they relate? Anger and depression are expressions of frustration, discomfort and discomfort with reality. They are the result of an inner malaise. People who always appear angry are probably depressed and vice versa. Last update: […]

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The despair, the pain of depression

The despair, the pain of depression There are moments in which we feel desperate, anguished by the search for meaning in what surrounds us, angry with ourselves and with others ... Behind these adverse psychological realities, the second face of depression is very […]

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State of mind and emotions: how they differ

State of mind and emotions: how they differ Could you distinguish between mood and emotions? They look the same, but in reality they are not. Both have particularities that define how we feel in daily life.Last update: 24 March, 2022They look the same, but they […]

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Emotional self-regulation can be trained

Emotional self-regulation can be trained Self-regulation of emotions and impulses depends on the interaction between the prefrontal cortex and the emotional centers, particularly the circuits that converge in the amygdala. In this article we talk about this fascinating […]

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Cherophobia: irrational fear of happiness

Cherophobia: irrational fear of happiness People with cherophobia are afraid of being happy and this prevents them from looking for experiences that could make them happy.Last update: January 28, 2021As paradoxical as it may seem, the fear of happiness is real […]

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Suicidal behavior and related variables

Suicidal behavior and related variables Deaths from suicide exceed those recorded due to road accidents. Numerous studies are underway to detect and prevent suicidal behavior.Last update: February 19, 2022Suicide is an increasingly frequent social and cultural […]

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Types of emotional blackmail

Types of emotional blackmail According to various studies, victims of emotional blackmail often suffer from psychosomatic disorders. The burden of manipulation results in physical pain and discomfort.Last update: April 27, 2022Somehow all of us have been victims […]

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Coping with the disease with optimism

Coping with the disease with optimism facing illness with optimism offers many physical, cognitive, emotional and social benefits. Last update: May 18, 2019Dealing with the disease with optimism can make a difference on the prognosis, alleviate symptoms and even […]

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Handwriting: the power is in the details

Handwriting: the power is in the details We have almost completely lost the habit of writing by hand, yet handwritten cards and letters still arouse great emotions. The power of a handwritten "thank you" or the ink of a pen that brings together the letters of an […]

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Self-hate: people who hate themselves

Self-hate: people who hate themselves Behind the self-contempt and self-depreciation often lie childhood trauma and unhealthy affection received in the past. Nobody should see themselves as the worst of enemies or someone who doesn't deserve to be loved.Written […]

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Mixed feelings - what are they?

Mixed feelings - what are they? The conflicting feelings are the result of the emotional and affective ambivalence we feel towards certain situations or people. Can we really feel love and hate at the same time? How to get out of such a situation? What does science […]

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Daniel Goleman's theory of emotional intelligence

Daniel Goleman's theory of emotional intelligence This dimension responds to another way of understanding intelligence beyond cognitive aspects, such as memory and the ability to solve problems.Written and verified by the psychologist GetPersonalGrowth.Last update: […]

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When impulses control us

When impulses control us Mastering the impulses is not an easy task. It is almost like taming a beast that lives inside us. We explain how to get the better of impulses before they take over.Last update: May 07, 2020There are times when impulses control us. These […]

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Is it possible to live without fear?

Is it possible to live without fear? Insecurities and fears dot the existence of many people, with psychological and behavioral effects. Let's see if it is possible to live without fearLast update: June 29, 2020Many people would like to be able to live without […]

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Night anxiety, why do we suffer from it?

Night anxiety, why do we suffer from it? If you've ever suffered from anxiety, you probably know that symptoms get worse at night. In this article we tell you why it happens and what we can do to calm it down.Last update: 18 November 2020Anxiety is a disorder that […]

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Anger attacks: the 3 hour strategy

Anger attacks: the 3 hour strategy Emotional maturity is not a natural consequence of the passing of the years. A very common thing is to still see an adult struggling with outbursts, that sense of frustration that breaks through when things or people are not what […]

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The origin of unhappiness according to science

The origin of unhappiness according to science Have you ever wondered about the origin of unhappiness? Why are we often not as happy as we would like? Science tries to answer these questions.Last update: December 30, 2020Have you ever wondered what is the origin […]

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Repressed emotions and body memory

Repressed emotions and body memory Last update: 07 September, 2020Do we really know what happens in our mind? Do we know ourselves? Can we control our feelings so that we don't negatively affect others? Recognize ours repressed emotions it is a powerful weapon […]

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Apathy and boredom: two distinct dimensions

Apathy and boredom: two distinct dimensions Feeling bored isn't like feeling apathetic. This second dimension is sometimes associated with very stressful psychological states, such as depression. We talk about it in this space.Written and verified by the psychologist […]

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Emotional overload during the pandemic

Emotional overload during the pandemic Our emotions at this time can overload us, inducing apathy, lack of concentration and even depriving us of strength. Emotions speak: let's take care of them, now more than ever.Written and verified by the psychologist GetPersonalGrowth.Last […]

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Paralyzing anxiety: why and how to act

Paralyzing anxiety: why and how to act Under what conditions is anxiety more likely to paralyze us? What can we do when we find ourselves in such a vulnerable situation? We answer these and other questions.Last update: June 22, 2022Panicking before an exam, a job […]

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Does accepting negative emotions make you happier?

Does accepting negative emotions make you happier? While it is unpleasant to experience negative emotions, learning to accept them can offer us numerous benefitsLast update: June 21, 2020Having negative emotions is not pleasant and sometimes it is even painful, […]

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Conditional anxiety, an obstacle to relationships

Conditional anxiety, an obstacle to relationships Attachment is a crucial emotional bond in early childhood, but also for the development of the person. There is a direct relationship between initial attachment and the mental health of the individual.Last update: […]

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Living without joy: normalizing discouragement

Living without joy: normalizing discouragement Living without joy is not living, it is surviving. When we normalize a life without that sensation that tickles our soul and our heart, we limit ourselves to navigating in despair, on that surface where dreams or second […]

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Economic stress and mental health

Economic stress and mental health What is economic stress? How does it affect us day after day? And in our way of planning the future? In this article we will address this and other questions.Last update: June 12, 2020Sometimes we collapse. Several situations lead […]

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Despondency fades with age

Despondency fades with age A study has revealed how four dimensions of personality evolve over time. The conclusions that have been reached allow us to begin to consider the entry into middle age as an interesting phase of our life cycle.Last update: 24 March, […]

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There are no maladaptive emotions

There are no maladaptive emotions The intensity of an emotion can be strong or weak. But when it is unstable or uncertain, so-called maladaptive emotions are triggered in the human beingLast update: 24 March, 2022The adaptive and evolutionary value of emotions […]

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Do we help out of empathy or out of anxiety?

Do we help out of empathy or out of anxiety? Seeing others in difficulty causes us anguish, helping them relieves it. That being the case, can we really talk about solidarity? Let's find out what science says about it.Last update: February 19, 2022When we help […]

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Emotions and food: is there a relationship?

Emotions and food: is there a relationship? Last update: 21 September, 2019Emotions exert a powerful influence on food choice and eating habits. For example, it was found that the link between emotions and food it is stronger in people who suffer from obesity than […]

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Control anxiety and stress to achieve emotional well-being

Control anxiety and stress to achieve emotional well-being To overcome anxiety and stress, you need to sign a contract with yourself, understand your emotions, listen to yourself and strengthen self-esteem to achieve emotional well-being and personal fulfillment.Written […]

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Pathological anxiety and adaptive anxiety

Pathological anxiety and adaptive anxiety Feeling anxious when there is a risk, danger, or threat is healthy. We become anxious to be able to deal with these situations. The problem arises when the anxiety episodes are not due to a real threat.Last update: April […]

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Being alone or feeling alone?

Being alone or feeling alone? If you are reading this article you have probably already felt or are feeling lonely. You will then know that it is not the same as being alone and that a desired or sought-after loneliness is different from imposed and unwanted loneliness.Last […]

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Gray color and depression, curious relationship

Gray color and depression, curious relationship According to a study conducted at the University of Freiburg (Germany), it is no coincidence that painters of all ages have represented sadness through dim colors. In fact, a close relationship exists between depression […]

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Men are as emotional as women

Men are as emotional as women It's time to debunk another gender stereotype: men can be just as emotional as women. The problem is society, which penalizes them if they express their feelings and show themselves vulnerable. Last update: July 08, 2022Sensitive, […]

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Emotional regulation in healthcare settings

Emotional regulation in healthcare settings The challenges that doctors, nurses, physiotherapists and all those who work in the health sector face every day generate in them a series of emotions that affect their health. It is difficult to remain indifferent in […]

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Remaining silent when not speaking hurts

Remaining silent when not speaking hurts “We don't talk about this!”. This is an expression that we sometimes perceive as an imposition. But what are its consequences? Last update: May 03, 2020It is very common to find ourselves in situations where we feel […]

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Negative thoughts linked to COVID-19: how to control them

Negative thoughts linked to COVID-19: how to control them Feeling fear and uncertainty during the current COVID-19 pandemic is normal. However, it is important to keep the most negative and pessimistic thoughts in check. Only in this way will we find in our mind […]

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How to evaluate emotional intelligence?

How to evaluate emotional intelligence? Emotional intelligence is a set of skills that help us relate to our emotions and to others in a healthy way. In this article we will examine how to evaluate it.Last update: December 26, 2021How to evaluate emotional intelligence? […]

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Emotional self-control to manage anxiety

Emotional self-control to manage anxiety In the chaotic world we live in, it is essential to learn to calm the mind in order to manage situations that cause anxiety. To do this, it is possible to implement a series of emotional self-control techniques. Let's find […]

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Surviving COVID-19 and guilt

Surviving COVID-19 and guilt "Why did I get through Covid and my family member didn't?", "Why did I barely have symptoms while others are dying?". There are many people who are starting to suffer from survivor syndrome in connection with the ongoing pandemic.Written […]

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Endogenous depression knows no reason

Endogenous depression knows no reason Depression is a serious illness, and even if we don't understand the reasons for it, we must not allow it to consume us in the dark.Last update: April 11, 2022It will have happened to everyone to feel sad, down in the dumps […]

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The body language of guilt

The body language of guilt The body language of guilt depends on how the person experiences remorse for an action. While in some it is very intense, in others it barely shows up.Last update: December 19, 2020The body language of guilt is not easy to grasp for various […]

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Hearts of steel that hide feelings

Hearts of steel that hide feelings Some people may appear cold and numb, which is why the epithet hearts of steel. But what they feel inside is very different.Last update: 09 November 2020Hearts of steel are cold, obnoxious, and can even seem indolent. These people […]

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In situations of chaos, one must remain calm

In situations of chaos, one must remain calm In situations of chaos, one must remain calm. In situations where fear causes uncertainty and panic, one must remain calm. Only through a focused and relaxed mental approach can we harness our psychological strengths. […]

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Unconditional love, does it really exist?

Unconditional love, does it really exist? Love that does not accept conditions exists, it is real, but this does not mean that it is not necessary to set limits. Because in love not everything is valid and limits help us to safeguard our identity and our self-esteem.Written […]

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Charm and its impact on the brain

Charm and its impact on the brain Feeling fascinated by something or someone means feeling alive, inspired, amazed and, of course, happy. There are few emotions with an impact on the brain similar to that of charm.Written and verified by the psychologist GetPersonalGrowth.Last […]

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Emotional self-awareness: what does it consist of?

Emotional self-awareness: what does it consist of? Those who enjoy good emotional self-awareness know how to connect with themselves to find out what happens inside them. This competence of emotional intelligence is fundamental for psychological well-being.Written […]

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The death of a parent: how to deal with it?

The death of a parent: how to deal with it? It doesn't matter if the relationship was good, bad or virtually non-existent. The death of a parent disrupts our inner world. If we can deal with it in a healthy way, it can be an event that will help us grow.Last update: […]

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Validating emotions: building our identity

Validating emotions: building our identity Our emotions are our identity. How do you learn to validate them?Last update: June 07, 2020"What we are?" it is a transcendental question that often arises when we find ourselves in certain situations. When we don't know […]

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Crying for joy: why do we do it?

Crying for joy: why do we do it? Crying with joy, smiling with sadness, laughing with nervousness. Do you know what these curious and, in some ways, unexpected reactions are due to? We find out in this article.Last update: May 30, 2020Crying is usually associated […]

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Mourning and coronavirus: the pain of pending farewells

Mourning and coronavirus: the pain of pending farewells In today's article, we talk about processing a loss in this particular historical period and its restrictions.Last update: May 14, 2020There are times that can take us to the limit, when we feel overwhelmed, […]

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Positive Psychology: the science of wellbeing

Positive Psychology: the science of wellbeing Positive psychology (PP) represented a revolution in terms of the approach and freedom of action of this discipline. Today we talk about its origins and some of its foundations.Last update: May 21, 2020In 2000, Martin […]

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Middle age, when you are happiest

Middle age, when you are happiest Middle age is a phase in which a great balance is achieved. Recent studies, in fact, confirm the tendency to be happier at this stage of lifeLast update: 24 March, 2022What is usually referred to as "middle age" is the season of […]

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The most harmful emotions according to Buddhism

The most harmful emotions according to Buddhism The most harmful emotions according to Buddhism are fear, anger, guilt and dissatisfaction. All powerful emotions, which tend to be invasive and that undermine our inner balance. How to fight them? Learning to recognize […]

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How are assertiveness and self-esteem connected?

How are assertiveness and self-esteem connected? How we relate to others says a lot about the love we feel for ourselves. In this article we explain how these two aspects are connected.Last update: 24 March, 2022Assertiveness and self-esteem are two concepts we […]

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Untie the emotional knots

Untie the emotional knots Sometimes the weight of adverse experiences crystallizes within us in the form of emotional "knots", states that block our well-being and our human potential. How to act in these cases?Last update: June 08, 2022Many of us carry the weight […]

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How to control anger?

How to control anger? Anger, anger, loss of control… these are situations we don't like to experience on our own skin. But why do we lose control when we are angry? What is behind this behavior? Let's find out the causes and how to enhance our self-control to […]

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Affective isolation: separating emotions from thoughts

Affective isolation: separating emotions from thoughts Complex feelings are not easy for anyone to deal with. And this is why emotional isolation is often put in place, a defense mechanism through which to silence emotions, rationalizing what happened and making […]

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Dear shyness: letter to emotion

Dear shyness: letter to emotion To you, shyness, who have always been by my side, I dedicate these paragraphs so that you understand why you are so important in my life.Last update: June 16, 2021Dear shyness, you walked by my side facing a thousand adventures with […]

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Being sad while having no problems

Being sad while having no problems Having everything to be happy: family, friends, work ... Yet, feeling a constant sadness, an apathy that doesn't make any sense. Why do we get depressed if there are no significant deficiencies in our life?Written and verified […]

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The most common cognitive distortions in anxiety

The most common cognitive distortions in anxiety Sometimes the mind acts as our worst enemy. Knowing the mechanisms it uses to fuel anxious thoughts can help us better manage these states and gain more control over our mental universe.Written and verified by the […]

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Emotional sponges: feeling everything intensely

Emotional sponges: feeling everything intensely Do you think you are very empathetic people and that this ability sometimes causes you too much suffering? If so, this article is for you.Last update: May 26, 2020Some people are very sensitive by character and others, […]

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Tiredness for no reason: is it really that?

Tiredness for no reason: is it really that? Often behind an unmotivated fatigue, which weakens the forces and the mood, mental fatigue is hidden; or the emotional overload, typical of those who accumulate too many worries, commitments or pressures and have been […]

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Time doesn't heal all wounds

Time doesn't heal all wounds Can time heal all wounds? It is said that this is usually the case. In this article we will go to see what is true and false in this statement and what are the consequences for those who support it.Last update: Augusts 10, 2021There […]

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Validating an emotion: what does it really mean?

Validating an emotion: what does it really mean? Validation is the starting point in many help contexts. It is, in fact, one of the main elements for the effectiveness of this intervention. Find out what it consists of.Last update: May 23, 2020Validating a person's […]

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How does mood affect health?

How does mood affect health? When we are in a good mood, we feel full of energy, vital and healthy. Conversely, when we are in a bad mood, we have the feeling that there is something wrong with our body. Why does this happen?Last update: May 13, 2020We have spent […]

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Overcoming the fear of birds

Overcoming the fear of birds Being afraid of birds can cause difficulties in daily life. In this article we suggest a series of exercises to overcome this phobia.Last update: October 25, 2020Ornithophobia, or fear of birds, is based on an irrational terror that […]

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Feeling discouraged, what to do?

Feeling discouraged, what to do? Have you ever felt like even the simplest of tasks cost you immense effort? Why do you happen to feel apathetic, sad or reluctant? In this article, we will answer this and other questions associated with lack of energy. Written […]

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Emotional education: learning and teaching it

Emotional education: learning and teaching it Emotions dominate our existence from birth and play a fundamental role in the construction of our personality. Including the teaching of emotional education in curricula could help from childhood to recognize, decipher […]

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The anxiety we feed

The anxiety we feed Last update: February 08, 2022Anxiety is often an emotion that we don't know how to manage and that, indeed, we often increase unaware. Let's imagine living with a hungry little tiger, we will have the impression that it wants to eat us or at […]

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Management of emotions in old age

Management of emotions in old age Despite physical and cognitive decline, older adults are more attuned to positive emotions due to their emotion management mechanism.Written and verified by the psychologist GetPersonalGrowth.Last update: 15 November 2021Proper […]

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Self-empathy: loving contact with ourselves

Self-empathy: loving contact with ourselves Love yourself and take care of yourself as we do with others. Recognizing your own needs while taking into account those of others ... And you, do you practice self-empathy? We explain where to start.Written and verified […]

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Accepting emotions in everyday life

Accepting emotions in everyday life Accepting one's emotions is often a challenge, especially when we despise or avoid our inner dialogue with a wide variety of technological resources.Last update: October 09, 2021Some emotions aren't easy to manage, while others […]

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Dealing with anger with Buddhist principles

Dealing with anger with Buddhist principles Some feelings are inevitable for the human being. In this article, we will reveal a number of Buddhist-inspired tips for dealing with anger. Last update: May 01, 2020Buddhists think that dealing with anger requires precise […]

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The curve of emotions

The curve of emotions The emotion curve describes the process in which the person begins to feel an emotion until it completely disappears. Taking into consideration its evolution, we propose in this article the three actions that must never be performed at the […]

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Connect with nature with 4 exercises

Connect with nature with 4 exercises It is important to include some exercises in our daily life that help to connect with nature.Last update: May 06, 2019Connecting with nature becomes more and more difficult. What was once implicit in lifestyle now requires intentionality […]

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Happiness is not the absence of problems

Happiness is not the absence of problems The happy person, far from having no problems, has stopped seeing them as threats to recognize them as challenges. He does not let himself be overwhelmed by mistakes, but rather rides them and learns from them.Written and […]

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The management of emotions: pillar of resilience

The management of emotions: pillar of resilience Who taught us to manage emotions? Has anyone ever taken a resilience exam? How do we make decisions in the most difficult situations? In this article we give the answers to these and other interesting questions.Last […]

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The function of emotions

The function of emotions In this article we explain the function of emotions, fundamental physiological and behavioral processes.Last update: April 22, 2022Trying to define the concept of emotion is complicated, in fact the scholars Wenger and Jones stated: “Most […]

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Childhood bereavement: 3 misconceptions

Childhood bereavement: 3 misconceptions When a loved one passes away, children suffer as much and more than adults. Childhood bereavement is a complex and often underestimated pain.Last update: May 27, 2021Every person inevitably suffers in their life, including […]

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Consequences of impatience to know

Consequences of impatience to know If you don't want anxiety and stress to take over your lives, you need to know the consequences of impatience so you can avoid it.Last update: May 07, 2020Having a positive attitude means being able to enjoy your daily life to […]

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Love or anesthesia? The search for vertigo

Love or anesthesia? The search for vertigo One of the strongest and most common desires is to fall in love. But is romantic love love or anesthesia?Last update: October 07, 2019If you are not in love, one of your dreams may be to experience this state and enjoy […]

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Emotional intelligence to live better

Emotional intelligence to live better Happiness comes and goes. The importance of emotional intelligence lies in the ability to provide us with the tools to face difficult moments and those of calm. Because it is essential to feel good about yourself. Find out […]

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The thermometer of emotions: what is it about?

The thermometer of emotions: what is it about? The emotion thermometer is a tool that allows you to work with children on the identification, expression and management of emotions. We explain how to use it and why it is so useful!Last update: June 20, 2021Understanding […]

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Fear of the dark: neuroscientists speak

Fear of the dark: neuroscientists speak Fear of the dark has often been associated with childhood or childhood trauma. However, neuroscience tells us that this fear is somehow inscribed in our species.Last update: 16 September, 2021Fear of the dark is common not […]

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Sense of guilt and anxiety: what relationship?

Sense of guilt and anxiety: what relationship? The anguish and torment that anxiety generates in us are immense. One of the effects derived from this state is the constant sense of guilt, the belief that you are responsible for everything that happens, that your […]

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Emotional support or pain relief

Emotional support or pain relief In this article, we explore the different types of emotional support that exist and how they benefit.Last update: April 28, 2019Emotional support is a form of containment. It helps us to take a different perspective, and even when […]

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Love for animals: what does it depend on?

Love for animals: what does it depend on? Loving animals enriches us, nourishes us and keeps us healthy. However, not all people experience these sensations. Why does this happen? Let's find out in this article.Last update: Augusts 04, 2021In recent times, more […]

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Moral anguish: what it is and why we suffer from it

Moral anguish: what it is and why we suffer from it Sometimes society or even the very circumstances of life force us to act against our wishes or even our values. The suffering that comes from these experiences is often not sufficiently taken into account.Written […]

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Positive psychology and its real revolution

Positive psychology and its real revolution Few branches of psychology have become as famous as positive psychology. With it we began to become aware of the importance of our emotions.Last update: December 11, 2019Few branches of psychology have become as famous […]

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Cultivating emotional intelligence

Cultivating emotional intelligence Emotional intelligence is a skill possessed by people capable of perceiving, understanding and controlling what they and others feel to take advantage of it.Last update: 21 March, 2022Training and leadership expert Dan Bobinski […]

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Wounds of the soul and headaches

Wounds of the soul and headaches Headaches have a lot more to do with emotions than you think. Do you want to know why? Here we tell you.Last update: January 01, 2022The headache looks like a shadow that surrounds us with its excruciating pangs. At times it can […]

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Psychology of hate

Psychology of hate Today we talk about one of the most destructive feelings. If you want to know more about why we hate or how it affects us, don't miss this article.Last update: July 14, 2022Have you ever heard of the psychology of hate? Our unique communication […]

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Masked anxiety: what is it?

Masked anxiety: what is it? Anxiety itself is neither positive nor negative, we decide how to transform it.Last update: July 26, 2022Each of us has emotions and ideas that lead us to deal with circumstances in different ways. We react differently to joys and obstacles, […]

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Always think you are sick

Always think you are sick In some cases, unexplained physical discomfort could be a sign of unresolved emotional problems.Last update: June 27, 2022Physical health greatly affects the quality of life, which is why it is advisable to undergo frequent checks. However, […]

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Isn't expressing anger good?

Isn't expressing anger good? Have you ever been unable to express the anger you felt? When someone has hurt you, did you take it out on yourself, with the thoughts and behaviors that widened the wound? If so, this article is for you.Last update: Augusts 31, 2020Despite […]

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Sadness in the morning: what is it due to?

Sadness in the morning: what is it due to? Sadness in the morning can be the result of bad habits or insufficient rest. However, it can also be the manifestation of a mood disorder. How to distinguish one case from another?Last update: February 19, 2022There are […]

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My life has no meaning: what do I do?

My life has no meaning: what do I do? The meaning of life is a concept that refers to the meaning that everyone gives to their experiences, goals and projects they have in mind. It varies from person to person, as each individual needs to make sense of their life […]

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The opposite of depression is not happiness

The opposite of depression is not happiness The opposite of depression is not cheerfulness or happiness, but the will to live. Because those suffering from depression not only experience sadness, but the feeling of sinking into a black hole where no light, desire […]

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Feeling like a failure: a painful emotion

Feeling like a failure: a painful emotion Who has never experienced the feeling of failure? Everyone has felt like a failure at some point in their life. Last update: July 20, 2019Who hasn't failed at least once in their life? Who has never experienced this […]

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Escape routes that feed anxiety

Escape routes that feed anxiety In the face of situations that worry us, we tend to flee. Let's find out why, what are the escape routes and what to do to avoid them.Last update: July 06, 2020The human mind reacts in different ways to high impact negative experiences: […]

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Tears of joy: 4 types according to science

Tears of joy: 4 types according to science When was the last time you cried? There are few experiences that are more cathartic, intense and comforting. So don't hold back - there are four types of tears of joy and all of them are worth trying.Written and verified […]

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Self-Conscious Emotions: Guilt, Shame, and Pride

Self-Conscious Emotions: Guilt, Shame, and Pride Guilt, shame and pride are self-conscious emotions, closely linked to our ego and which come to light as a result of a series of internal evaluations and attributions.Last update: December 03, 2019Feeling ashamed […]

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Despair, when we give everything for lost

Despair, when we give everything for lost Despair is mental, emotional and behavioral fatigue. It occurs when one is tired of experiencing many disappointments and so much sadness.Written and verified by the psychologist GetPersonalGrowth.Last update: 15 November […]

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Feeling loved is the only real need

Feeling loved is the only real need The basis of the human being is, according to Abraham Maslow, love. However, only self-realized people are capable of offering the most enriching love, one based on empathy, healthy affection and respect.Last update: June 06, […]

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Aesthetic surgery and psychological well-being

Aesthetic surgery and psychological well-being What emotional state does one have following cosmetic surgery? Let's answer this and other questions so that we know the mental challenges of such a choice.Last update: June 17, 2022Since childhood we are told that […]

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Being too empathetic can hurt

Being too empathetic can hurt Empathy is a desired quality. Developing it should make us better, but when it becomes an emotional burden it can hurt, even a lot.Last update: June 21, 2021Empathy, coupled with good emotional intelligence, is an adaptive advantage. […]

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Feeling Ignored: Possible Reasons

Feeling Ignored: Possible Reasons We all want to be loved and accepted, but sometimes we take the wrong path to achieve this. Perhaps people do not take us into consideration because we have not been able to give due weight to their opinion. Here is an original […]

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The most common emotions in quarantine: fear, sadness and frustration

The most common emotions in quarantine: fear, sadness and frustration Take care of yourself, protect yourself, but don't forget your emotions during the quarantine; especially of fear, sadness and frustration. Keep your thoughts in check to avoid raising anxiety […]

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Pain coping strategies

Pain coping strategies The strategies we use to manage and cope with grief can help or hinder us in overcoming grief or loss.Last update: 25 March, 2020We can all find ourselves in the situation of having to overcome a bereavement or a loss. Whether it is the death […]

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Are emotions and physical pain related?

Are emotions and physical pain related? Emotions also cause physical pain, especially when we are worried, we feel disappointed, pervaded by anxiety. What is the cause of this phenomenon?Written and verified by the psychologist GetPersonalGrowth.Last update: 15 […]

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The power of emotions guides our life

The power of emotions guides our life Choices, relationships and even thoughts ... Much of what we do every day is mediated by emotions. They give life impetus, so we are obliged to understand their message in order to play in our favor.Written and verified by […]

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Emodiversity and mental health benefits

Emodiversity and mental health benefits An emotional ecosystem full of sensations, of accepted emotions, nourished by deciphered feelings and appreciated as a precious life lesson shapes a stronger and wiser psychological environment.Written and verified by the […]

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Attributive styles and their link with emotions

Attributive styles and their link with emotions Do you feel responsible for all the evil that happens to you? Do you think that luck usually accompanies you? Find out how these interpretations affect moods.Last update: October 14, 2021Have you ever thought that […]

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Hyperventilation and anxiety: what relationship?

Hyperventilation and anxiety: what relationship? It's not asthma ... I choke, my lungs don't respond and everyone turns their backs on me ... If you've ever had hyperventilation due to an anxiety attack, you know what it's like. Today we present some strategies […]

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Extrinsic emotional regulation to relieve pain

Extrinsic emotional regulation to relieve pain "I am here for you, I support you and I understand you". Few things comfort us like receiving emotional support. Yet, ultimately, we still need to be able to solve our problems and face daily challenges on our own.Written […]

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Perfectionism in the workplace is a flaw

Perfectionism in the workplace is a flaw Perfectionism is one of those traits that are viewed with approval, we could even say with admiration. Yet, very often, the people who embody it are not exactly proud of it, since sometimes they feel enslaved by their own […]

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Cronus Syndrome, the fear of being replaced

Cronus Syndrome, the fear of being replaced If you have almost reached your goals or have already achieved them, it is very likely that the Kronos syndrome will sooner or later knock on your door.Last update: 16 September, 2019Much of the problems people encounter […]

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When emotions overwhelm us, what to do?

When emotions overwhelm us, what to do? Written and verified by the psychologist GetPersonalGrowth.Last update: 15 November 2021When emotions overwhelm us, let's stop and take a deep breath. We will all have experienced this feeling during an argument or when […]

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Stage anxiety and fear of making a mistake

Stage anxiety and fear of making a mistake What do stage anxiety and fear of making mistakes consist of? When do they manifest themselves? What can we do if fear paralyzes us? We talk about it in this article!Last update: October 26, 2020Stage anxiety and the fear […]

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Animals suffer like us

Animals suffer like us Neuroscience has more than solid evidence that all mammals, birds and other species are aware of their suffering. Last update: February 18, 2022Are animals aware of the pain they feel? Anyone who lives in close contact with an animal can […]

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Does the absence of fear lead to happiness?

Does the absence of fear lead to happiness? The absence of fear makes us feel at peace with ourselves. If we think about it, most of the fears we experience are imaginary and do not help us to live well. Living in fear means living imprisoned inside a small bubble […]

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Humor as a therapy to relieve stress

Humor as a therapy to relieve stress A powerful tool to liven up any evening or brighten up a cloudy day. Humor as therapy is a fundamental tool.Last update: July 04, 2019Humor is one of those elements that naturally helps us reduce stress. Big problems stop looking […]

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To love is to give what you don't have

To love is to give what you don't have To love means not to idealize the partner. It means putting aside the pain that others have caused us to recognize that we are here and now, in front of someone who deserves the best of us. The voids of yesterday cannot be […]

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Fears learned: the fears that others instill in us

Fears learned: the fears that others instill in us Our fears are mostly learned. In some cases, the parents or the background of belonging convey a series of fears absent at birth. Is there a way to get rid of these distressing shadows?Written and verified by the […]

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Empathy in times of pandemics

Empathy in times of pandemics In times of emergency and humanitarian crisis, there is one factor that cannot be missing: true and genuine empathy. It is the energy that creates bridges between people allowing the flow of compassion and that active interest capable […]

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Taking care of the emotional universe

Taking care of the emotional universe A better state of mind often depends on concrete actions. How can we take care of our emotional universe?Last update: July 26, 2022We experience stress in different ways: sadness, anxiety, addictions, obsessions, repetitive […]

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Social intervention in the stages of mourning

Social intervention in the stages of mourning Psychotherapy can be applied in almost all areas of our life: today we are talking about social intervention in the grieving process.Written by Elena GarcíaLast update: December 14, 2021Many of us have experienced […]

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How to deal with too stressful situations

How to deal with too stressful situations Dealing with a stressful situation is not an easy task. Life tests us and sometimes forces us to resort to some strategies to face the most difficult times and learn from it.Written and verified by the psychologist GetPersonalGrowth.Last […]

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Emotional or rational decisions: is there a difference?

Emotional or rational decisions: is there a difference? "Decide with your mind or decide with your heart". We are used to establishing this dichotomy when, according to experts, the best decisions are always made by tuning logic with emotion, intuition with experience.Written […]

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Emotional ups and downs during isolation

Emotional ups and downs during isolation The emotional ups and downs during isolation are a completely normal psychological reality. We must understand that it is currently impossible to feel good 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.Written and verified by the psychologist […]

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The traffic light of anger to manage emotions

The traffic light of anger to manage emotions The traffic light of anger is a tool that uses the principle of the traditional traffic light to teach the child to manage their emotions through colors.Last update: Augusts 11, 2019The traffic light of anger is a tool […]

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Menopause affects mood, here's how

Menopause affects mood, here's how How does menopause affect mood? Is it true that his arrival is associated with some degree of short temper? Find out in this article.Last update: October 08, 2020When a woman goes through menopause, she stops having her period […]

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The fear of taking the leap

The fear of taking the leap Most of the elements that frighten us do not represent a real threat or, at least, such as to make us run away. Today we are talking about a very familiar fear: the fear of taking the leap.Last update: December 16, 2019Fear is a useful […]

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The feelings of the unfaithful person

The feelings of the unfaithful person What emotions govern the unfaithful person? In this article we analyze the emotional universe of the person that we usually identify as the culprit.Last update: June 09, 2022In case of betrayal, we tend to focus on the emotions […]

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Bad day? Strategies to change it

Bad day? Strategies to change it Does it seem to you that everything is going wrong and in the wrong direction? A bad day can happen to anyone, but it's also possible to avoid it. Find out how.Last update: May 19, 2019All of us can have a bad day. It's not a drama, […]

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Wanting to be alone can be good

Wanting to be alone can be good The relationship with our inner self is very important and can only be achieved with solitude.Last update: April 20, 2022Most of us understand loneliness from a negative perspective. Being alone, however, offers several benefits. […]

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Affective dependence in adolescence

Affective dependence in adolescence Affective dependence in adolescence is a condition that should not be underestimated. On the one hand, due to the nature of this addiction; on the other hand, due to the particular moment of an individual's growth in which it […]

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Emotional expression: when they hurt us

Emotional expression: when they hurt us When injured, some wear a false safety mask, while others choose the emotional expression that will help them improve self-esteem.Written and verified by the psychologist GetPersonalGrowth.Last update: 15 November 2021If […]

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Do not rejoice in the happiness of others, why does it happen?

Do not rejoice in the happiness of others, why does it happen? If it is difficult to rejoice in the good of others, most likely there is an underlying psychological disorder and, to be exact, a depressive processLast update: June 27, 2020It is not uncommon to find […]

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Emotional gifts: why are they useful for children?

Emotional gifts: why are they useful for children? Emotional gifts are a very useful formula for rewarding and making our little ones feel loved and appreciated. These are simple but extremely powerful gestures.Last update: 08 September, 2020Today we are going […]

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Why do you scream when you are angry?

Why do you scream when you are angry? There are people who can't help but raise their voices when they get angry. We know that screaming does not solve anything, quite the opposite, and yet it is sometimes almost impossible to avoid it. What can we do in these […]

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JOMO, the joy of missing something

JOMO, the joy of missing something The first step in developing the JOMO mindset is to accept reality for what it is.Last update: May 23, 2019Perhaps you have already heard of FOMO, the English acronym for fear of missing out, or the fear of missing out on something […]

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Vulnerability is a value

Vulnerability is a value Allowing yourself to be vulnerable is an act of courage. After all, it is not strong who bears more or who wears the mask of happiness the longest. Strong is the one who shows what he feels, admitting his mistakes and his wounds.Written […]

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Feeling alone: possible causes

Feeling alone: possible causes We are an increasingly connected society, yet we feel more alone than ever. Why does this happen? Loneliness is turning into an epidemic regardless of age. Last update: 28 March, 2022How many times has it happened to feel alone […]

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Control your emotions with 4 techniques

Control your emotions with 4 techniques Last update: Augusts 31, 2020Emotions, so different from each other, are unleashed due to certain reasons and it is never a good idea to trap them and not express them, just as it is not to express them without filters. There […]

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The bitterness of unshed tears

The bitterness of unshed tears Unshed tears hurt because they accumulate within us in the form of discomfort. It is then that helplessness and despondency take over. Why don't we cry?Last update: 02 November 2020Sometimes we are invaded by a deep anguish, the throat […]

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Emotional self-care during the pandemic

Emotional self-care during the pandemic Emotional self-care is extremely important in a time of crisis like this. It is the best time to make emotions our best allies, and thus be able to move with serenity and balance in such a complex reality.Written and verified […]

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How to deal with sadness

How to deal with sadness The best way to deal with a moment of sadness is to accept it and try to understand it. We have every right, from time to time, to be sad and live these moments as if they were the most normal thing in the world, without them hitting us […]

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Is the concern positive?

Is the concern positive? Worry is a dysfunctional adaptation strategy of an emotional nature. Not only does it not solve problems, it interrupts the flow of realistic solutions. That's why we care.Last update: October 11, 2021Worry is part of our daily life and […]

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Defeating shyness, step by step

Defeating shyness, step by step Shyness is often a barrier that separates us from our goals and prevents us from fully enjoying relationships. It is an obstacle that we must learn to face in order to show our true personality.Last update: June 12, 2020Overcoming […]

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The laws of detachment for emotional release

The laws of detachment for emotional release Only when we are able to apply the laws of detachment, thus defeating the ego, will we finally stop suffering.Written and verified by the psychologist GetPersonalGrowth.Last update: December 29, 2021In the approach to […]

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Personal crisis: what emotions does it arouse?

Personal crisis: what emotions does it arouse? The analysis of the emotions that accompany an inner crisis gives us useful information to get out of it. The fabric of resilience often depends on good management of these personal realities. Written and verified […]

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Addictive love: what is it all about?

Addictive love: what is it all about? Addictive love is the trap of excessive emotional attachment. The search for a saving love that ends up denying love for oneself.Last update: February 21, 2021Love is an engaging, constructive, but also destructive feeling. […]