Crafts that the Japanese made in the US Concentration Camps [Photo: Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center] Shortly after the bombing of Pearl …
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Personal Growth
Personal growth is a process of psychological maturation that involves learning from the mistakes we made and developing new strategies to get to know one another better and adapt better to the world. Personal development requires a high degree of awareness, the ability to look within oneself.
Positive psychology is responsible for studying the best personal growth techniques in order to achieve a state of wellbeing that will give us happiness. This branch of psychology watches over our mental health and is based not only on positive thinking but also on scientific studies that help us to have more self-esteem, to be more confident and to maximize our potential.
Oubaitori, the Japanese philosophical concept inspired by flowers
We live in a highly competitive society. As a result, we tend to confront each other at all times and in practically all spheres. We compare ourselves …
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Being strong in life, the “contraindications” that no one tells you
Strength has always been considered a virtue. Being strong in life is associated with tenacity, resilience, and emotional balance. Without a doubt, we …
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Why do people who give moral lessons bother us so much, according to Socrates?
Moralists have always existed. And they have always tried to impose their values. However, social networks have become an ideal breeding ground for …
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Embracing the feeling of discomfort, rather than avoiding it, will help you achieve your goals
Since we were little we have been taught to avoid situations that cause discomfort. We flee from them like the plague. As a result, experiential …
We underestimate how nice it is to spend time alone with ourselves
In the productivity and performance society, the one that tells us that “time is money” and we must make the most of it, it is often difficult to …
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Low frustration tolerance, an emotional time bomb
Life can be overwhelming, especially when everything seems to be going wrong. How we respond to those setbacks, difficulties, and problems depends on …
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