Right against left. Believers against atheists. Republicans against monarchists. Deniers vs. Quislings ... We are often so fixated on what …
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Living in a noisy neighborhood increases your risk of developing dementia
"Noise does not do good, good does not make noise", said Frenchman Vincent de Paul. Living in big cities and working in noisy offices or factories, we …
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Vicarious Trauma: The Huge Cost of Carrying Others’ Pain
There are terrible stories that leave a deep emotional mark on those who know them, causing a vicarious trauma. Such was the case of Peter Connelly, a …
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Introverts or extroverts, who’s worse off the pandemic?
In society, extroverts start off with a certain advantage. Their propensity for interpersonal bonding and social skills make them shine and often give …
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Verbal Manipulation: When you hurt someone to control him
The language is one of the most powerful tools we have. With words we can get closer, understand each other, ask for help, receive comfort ... But …
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Situational awareness, understanding what is happening in order to act
When we are forced to deal with particularly stressful situations, we are victims of a very striking phenomenon: our perception is restricted and we …
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Setting limits to yourself is an act of love, care and self-respect
The limits are covered with a negative halo. The world around us tells us that we should not set limits. That the limits are only in our mind. And …
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