We tend to think that only negative changes hurt. We associate pain with loss, rejection and failure. However, there are positive changes in life that …
Wobegon Effect, why do we think we are above average?
If we were all as good and smart as we think we are, the world would be an infinitely better place. The problem is that between our self-perception …
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The media bombardment emotionally destabilizes us and generates health problems
On April 15, 2013, as hundreds of runners reached the finish line at the annual Boston Marathon, two bombs exploded. Three people died that day, …
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Tunnel Vision for anxiety and stress
Tunnel vision can blind us to a part of reality, literally. This phenomenon occurs fundamentally when we are highly stressed and face danger. So our …
Insomnia and emotions: If you don’t sleep well your mood will suffer
Insomnia and emotions have a very close link. In fact, it's likely that on more than one occasion you woke up grumpy, irritable, or listless after a …
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Equanimity, letting everything flow without affecting us
Equanimity allows us to remain calm and serene in the midst of the storm. It is an essential quality to face adversity without falling apart and, …
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3 types of expectations that condemn us to frustration
The different types of expectations we feed end up shaping our world. As J.K. Rowling said: "We see what we want to see". The problem begins when our …
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