"Time heals all wounds," they say. However, the truth is that time doesn’t heal all wounds, it is we who must heal over time. Thinking that time is a …
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.
The biggest mistake we make when seeking happiness
What do you want in life? You may want to spend more time with your family. Or have a more rewarding and stable job. Or maybe find your better half. …
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Emotional invalidation, when others minimize or ignore our feelings
"It's not that bad", "you shouldn't feel like that" or "it's time you turn the page." These are some common phrases that are intended to alleviate …
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Empathic Resonance, the key to helping others avoiding being overwhelmed by their problems
The emotional connection we make with the people around us is a powerful fuel for the soul. We all need understanding and validation. Feeling that …
The benefits of forgiveness: Why Is forgiveness good for your health?
“Forgiveness liberates the soul, it removes fear. That's why it's such a powerful weapon”, Nelson Mandela said. He was not wrong. The …
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Tendency for interpersonal victimhood: Seeing yourself as a victim
In life, bad things happen to all of us. Adversity knocks on all doors. However, there are people who respond with resilience and try to take charge …
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3 dysfunctional ways to seek approval from the others
We live in society, which means that we depend to some extent on social approval. As children, we seek approval from our parents and then compete in …
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