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- One Breath at a Time - by Submitted on May 06, 2024 from Rick Hanson[If for you the breath is associated with trauma and discomfort, you probably shouldn't try this practice in its form below. But you might adapt it to something that is more nurturing for you, such as a saying or image.] Breathing brings you home. Body and mind twine together in the ...
Views: 206 - Responsible Gaming: Strategies for Maintaining Balance in Online Casino Play - by Submitted on May 06, 2024 from hassam khResponsible Gaming: Strategies for Maintaining Balance in Online Casino Play Introduction: In recent years, the rise of online casinos has provided unprecedented convenience and accessibility to the world of gambling. While these platforms offer entertainment and the potential for winning, ...
Views: 225 - Dr. Amen emphasizes a brain-body approach to treating ADHD With Specific Nutrition Interventions - by Submitted on May 05, 2024 from James SmithAmen Clinics Blog Recommends Choline A Recognized Key Micronutrient Essential For Healthy Brain Development And Function Neurodevelopmental diseases are on the rise according to the Global Burden of Disease Study. Although mental illnesses are multifactorial, Choline, an inconspicuous yet ...
Views: 229 - Paul Kanes Discusses Harnessing the Power of Exercise for Mental Wellness - by Submitted on May 04, 2024 from Shubham VermaIn today's fast-paced world, stress and burnout are common challenges many face, especially in demanding industries like investment banking. This article explores the concept of mindful motion and its benefits for mental well-being. Investment bankers can leverage mindful motion practices ...
Views: 232 - Early Deprivation: Are Attachment Problems Passed Down From One Generation To Another? - by Submitted on May 03, 2024 from Oliver JR CooperIf someone wasn’t able to connect to and form a strong connection with their primary caregiver during their early years, who is likely to have been their mother, it doesn’t mean that they will realise this. But, even if this is the case, what took place will have had a big impact on them then ...
Views: 167 - Mother-Enmeshed Men: Did A Mother-Enmeshed Man’s Father Abandon Himself? - by Submitted on May 02, 2024 from Oliver JR CooperAt first, a man who is entangled with his mother might have focused on the impact that she is having and had on him. The reason for this is that it would have been clear that she is having and did have a big effect on him. But, as time has passed, it might have become clear that there is the ...
Views: 184 - Mother Wounds: Can A Man Unconsciously Look For A Mother Figure If His Mother Was Unavailable? - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2024 from Oliver JR CooperEven though a man’s childhood is well and truly behind him, it doesn’t mean that every part of him has moved on from this stage of his life. A big part of him can be frozen in time and still trying to receive what was not provided all those years ago. Assuming that this is the case, this ...
Views: 201 - Understanding the Mind of a Distancer - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2024 from Darlene LancerPursuer-distancer relationships cause a lot of heartache, especially for a pursuer. Learn about the mind of a distancer to understand your own or your partner's behavior so you won't take it personally.As codependants, we usually gravitate toward insecure relationships where we're a distancer or ...
Views: 245(1 vote) - Navigating the Landscape of Mental Health: Understanding, Challenges, and Solutions - by Submitted on May 01, 2024 from Saba AlamIntroduction: Mental health has gradually emerged as a central concern for most Americans, especially in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic.. In recent years, demand has surged for psychiatry services from providers like Serenity Mental Health Centers. In addition to an increase in demand, ...
Views: 226 - Lean Into Good On First Waking - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2024 from Rick HansonWaking up is like the sun rising. At first, it's mostly dark, as glimmers of consciousness begin to light the shadows. Emerging into full wakefulness, the fogs and veils dissolve and the whole plain of your mind comes into view. It's quiet: a restiveness in the body, sleepy still, not yet much ...
Views: 213 - Several Sound Sources of Happiness - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2024 from William CottringerSeveral Sound Sources of Happiness By Bill Cottringer Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony. ~Mahatma Gandhi. Unhappiness is easy to have, but having authentic happiness is one of life’s greatest challenges because of the many adversities ...
Views: 220 - Child Abuse: Did An Abusive Parent Consciously Choose To Harm Their Child? - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2024 from Oliver JR CooperWhat someone can believe, if they were mistreated during their early years, is that their parent or parents did this on purpose. They then did what they could to undermine their child as opposed to doing what they could to build them up. Assuming that it was one parent who did this; they ...
Views: 181 - BELIEFS & BEHAVIOR - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2024 from William CottringerBELIEFS & BEHAVIOR by William Cottringer, Ph.D. You never know how much you really believe anything until its truth or falsehood becomes a matter of life and death to you. ~C.S. Lewis. Beliefs are what drive our behaviors, but not all by themselves. They get much help from two ...
Views: 230 - Elevate Your Personal Growth Through Trading: Unveiling The Developmental Benefits - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2024 from Christopher thomasTrading has a concealed benefit that goes beyond profit margins: it can have a significant impact on one's own personal development. Trading is mostly connected to financial gains and market moves. A voyage of transformation that fosters personal growth and development, trading is more than just ...
Views: 248 - Mother-Enmeshed Men: Why Would A Mother-Enmeshed Man Find It Hard To Assert Himself? - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2024 from Oliver JR CooperAfter a man has become aware of the fact that he is overly focused on his mother and is ignoring his own life, he may also find that he doesn’t have a strong need to do anything about it. If he is single, then, he will continue to suffer, and, if he is in a relationship, his partner will also ...
Views: 137 - How a Mental Health Toolkit Can Prevent Suicidal Thoughts Among Teens - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2024 from Lora DavisIn today's fast-paced and digitally driven world, teenagers face an array of challenges that can often feel overwhelming. From academic pressure to social media scrutiny, the burden on adolescent mental health is undeniable. According to recent studies, the mental health crisis among teens is on ...
Views: 236 - Mother-Enmeshed Men: Was A Mother-Enmeshed Man Rejected By His Father? - by Submitted on May 16, 2024 from Oliver JR CooperAfter a man has come to see that he is overly focused on his mother and needs to focus on himself, he could start to explore what his early years were like. What this will do is allow him to gain a deeper understanding of why he is behaving in this way. By doing this, he can soon find that ...
Views: 135 - See Deep Wants - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2024 from Rick HansonI did my Ph.D. dissertation by videotaping 20 mother-toddler pairs and analyzing what happened when the mom offered an alternative to a problematic want ("not the chainsaw, sweetie, how about this red truck?!"). Hundreds of bleary-eyed hours later, I found that offering alternatives reduced the ...
Views: 212 - Early Deprivation: What Can Happen If Someone Was Treated Like An Object During Their Childhood? - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2024 from Oliver JR CooperAlthough someone is a separate human being with their own needs, feelings and life to lead, it doesn’t mean that they will realise this. Instead, they can feel like they are simply an extension of others. Due to this, they are not going to have the sense that they own themselves, they will ...
Views: 156 - Mother-Enmeshed Men: Was A Mother-Enmeshed Man Abandoned By His Father? - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2024 from Oliver JR CooperIf a man has come to see that he is too focused on his mother and her needs, what could also stand out is that his father is also in the same position. After this, what could enter his mind is that his mother is using both of them. He could then see that this has been going on for many, many ...
Views: 158 - Goals of Online Counselling - BetterLYF Wellness - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2024 from Radhika SinghThe goals of online counselling are characterized as a point, objective, or craved result. Objectives speak to who we are, what matters to us, and where we need to go. In treatment, objectives are an imperative portion of the healing process. Psychotherapy, or talk therapy, was planned to assist ...
Views: 239 - Mother-Enmeshed Men: Was A Mother-Enmeshed Man Sacrificed By His Father? - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2024 from Oliver JR CooperAfter a man has come to see that he is focused on his mother and is abandoning himself, he can experience a lot of anger toward her. He can be angry about being used and taken advantage of. To make matters worse, if he were to talk to her about what was going on, she might not listen to what ...
Views: 157 - Mother-Enmeshed Men: Is A Mother-Enmeshed Man Projecting The Mother He Wanted Into His Mother? - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2024 from Oliver JR CooperIf a man is in a position where practically his whole life revolves around his mother and he is in a relationship, it can be hard for his partner to understand what is going on. But, as he will be her son, not her parent, this is to be expected. Moreover, he will be an individual who has his ...
Views: 148 - Why Holding Anger Is Harmful To Your Health And Wellbeing - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2024 from Sarah AndersonAnger, pain, hurt! We have all felt it, fought with it, and most of us strive to be rid of it. Unfortunately, some people painstakingly endeavor to cling to the pain and anger that has welled up inside of them because of the hurt that has engulfed their heart. They believe that holding on to ...
Views: 250 - 18 Conditions and Causes That Can Age You Fast - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2024 from Sarah AndersonEveryone ages, but premature aging is when it happens faster than it should. The conditions and causes are usually lifestyle factors. It's impossible to avoid signs of aging completely, but there are ways to reduce them or minimize their affects. Below are 18 conditions and causes that can age ...
Views: 254 - Early Deprivation: Can Early Deprivation Cause Someone To Create A Disconnected False Self? - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2024 from Oliver JR CooperWhen someone is connected to their body, they will have access to their needs and feelings. By having this connection to themselves, they will be able to freely express who they are and live a life that is worth living. What will also play a part in them being able to live in this way will ...
Views: 166 - True Self: Can Someone Abandon Themselves If They Had A Narcissistic Parent? - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2024 from Oliver JR CooperWhat someone may find, if they were to step back and reflect on how they behave, is that they have the tendency to ignore their feelings and a number of their needs. Due to this, they are typically going to act as though they are an extension of others as opposed to a separate human ...
Views: 187 - Early Deprivation: Can Early Deprivation Make Someone An Easy Target For ‘Love Bombing’? - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2024 from Oliver JR CooperWhat someone may see, if they were to step back and reflect on their life, is that they have been with a number of people who more or less showered them with love, practically as soon as they met them, and then, before long, they changed. It would then have been as though they were the centre of ...
Views: 183 - See Good Intentions - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2024 from Rick HansonHustling through an airport, I stopped to buy some water. At the shop’s refrigerator, a man bent over, loading bottles into it. I reached past him and pulled out one he’d put in. He looked up, stopped working, got a bottle from another shelf, and held it out to me, saying, “This one is cold.” I ...
Views: 225 - Digitalization for Self-Improvement: A New Era of Personal Growth - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2024 from Aiman Farrukhthe pursuit of self-improvement has transcended traditional boundaries, ushering in a new era where technology plays a pivotal role in our personal development journey. Digitalization, with its myriad tools and platforms, offers unprecedented opportunities for growth, learning, and ...
Views: 256 - Early Deprivation: What Can Happen If Someone Was The Scapegoat During Their Childhood? - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2024 from Oliver JR CooperNow that someone is an adult, they can have the tendency to feel bad about themselves. And, it might not matter what they do or how they live their life, as it might not change the sense of badness that they often experience. Along with this, they can have an overly developed sense of ...
Views: 139 - Early Deprivation: What Can Happen If Someone Was The Scapegoat During Their Childhood? - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2024 from Oliver JR CooperNow that someone is an adult, they can have the tendency to feel bad about themselves. And, it might not matter what they do or how they live their life, as it might not change the sense of badness that they often experience. Along with this, they can have an overly developed sense of ...
Views: 169 - Early Deprivation: Did Early Deprivation Cause A Parent To Be Narcissistic? - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2024 from Oliver JR CooperIf someone was brought up by a narcissistic parent, they are unlikely to be in a good way now that they are an adult. This is, of course, assuming that they haven’t started to heal any of their inner wounds. Ultimately, at this stage of their life, in order to grow and develop in the right ...
Views: 168 - Early Deprivation: Can Early Deprivation Cause Someone To Attract People Who Are Narcissistic? - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2024 from Oliver JR CooperIf someone were to take a step back and reflect on their life, what they may find is that they have been in a number of relationships with people who were narcissistic. They may even see that there are a number of people in their life who are like this. When they think about what these ...
Views: 158 - The Action of the Superconscient in Our External Lives - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2024 from santosh krinskyJust as forces and vibrations act upon us that vibrate below our normal human level of perceptive range, and bring in much of the past, subconscient, dark and ignorant reactions that drive much of our human life, so also there are forces and vibrations that enter us from above our perceptible ...
Views: 255 - How to Prepare For Your First Couple Counselling Session - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2024 from Radhika SinghYou may have seen a couple who love each other but often argue about minor issues, leaving them feeling detached. Couple counselling might help them talk about the reasons behind their difficulties. One partner feels neglected because the other works too much, or because their perspectives on ...
Views: 256 - The Subliminal Level of Consciousness and Our Waking State - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2024 from santosh krinskyWhat we actively perceive and pay attention to with our waking consciousness is a very small portion of the entire pattern of energetic forces we are constantly subjected to, and which act upon us, unseen and unrecognised. Whether it is physical radiation, vital forces, or mental thought-forms, ...
Views: 250 - Early Deprivation: Can Early Deprivation Cause Someone To Carry Narcissistic Wounds? - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2024 from Oliver JR CooperOver the years, someone may have spent a fair amount of time around people who always wanted to be the centre of attention, to always be admired, had a strong sense of entitlement and were self-centred, for instance. Unlike these people, they could come across in a very different way. So, ...
Views: 184 - Exploring the Evidence: Kratom for Self-Treatment of Depression - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2024 from Angulena BobesDepression is a prevalent mental health condition affecting millions of people worldwide. While traditional treatment options such as therapy and medication are widely available, some individuals seek alternative remedies to manage their symptoms. One such alternative gaining attention is ...
Views: 245 - The Subconscient Is the Repository of Habits and Atavistic Behaviour That Must Be Cleared During the Yogic Process - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2024 from santosh krinskyWe bring into this life many propensities as well as genetic tendencies, which are compounded and accentuated by early learning that takes place in the family and in the society. Prenatal influences as well as learning that takes place after the birth process and in the very early childhood ...
Views: 284 - Managing Stress and Preventing Burnout - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2025 from Paul JenkinStress is an inevitable part of life. You’re bound to face numerous challenges in your daily life, and most commonly, in your work. Whether it’s meeting deadlines, handling difficult colleagues, or managing personal responsibilities, stress can manifest in various forms. While this is ...
Views: 254 - How to Gain Control Over the Subconscient Impact on the External Being - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2024 from santosh krinskyIdeally we want some kind of a pill we can take, some kind of an instant solution, some magic formula that will instantly resolve some difficulty we face when a subconsicent formation has been triggered. We react without any advance warning when this occurs. it is also the source of many ...
Views: 231 - Drop The "Shoulds" - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2024 from Rick HansonOne time I watched a three-year-old at her birthday party. Her friends were there from preschool, and she received lots of presents. The cake came out, she admired the pink frosting rose at its center, and everyone sang. One of the moms cut pieces and, without thinking sliced right through the ...
Views: 225 - Early Deprivation: Can Someone Believe That They Are Not Enough If They Experienced Early Deprivation? - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2024 from Oliver JR CooperIf someone doesn’t believe that they are enough, it doesn’t mean that they will be consciously aware of this. But, even if this is the case, it is still going to have a big impact on their life. So, by having this software running, they can more or less always be on the go and trying to ...
Views: 282 - Mother Wounds: Can A Man Fear Women If His Mother Was Abusive? - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2024 from Oliver JR CooperEven if a man fears women, it doesn’t mean that he will be consciously aware of this. If so, being this way will have a big impact on his life but he won’t realise what is going on. But, while he won’t be aware of this, a friend or family member, for instance, could be aware of this. It might ...
Views: 196 - Puzzle records: top of the world's biggest puzzles - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2024 from Julia BeyersThere are many records and unusual achievements in the world of puzzles that fascinate amateurs and professionals alike. These achievements illustrate not only skill and patience, but also creativity and innovative approach to creation and assembly. Particularly interesting is the 3D segment, ...
Views: 244 - Benefits of Letting Go Discoverable in Therapy - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2024 from Darlene LancerLetting go of someone we love is never easy. Letting go allows us more freedom in our lives and helps us stop controlling behavior. It might mean letting go of someone who is self-destructive, like an addict. Fundamentally, we’re powerless over someone else. Letting go may feel unloving, but it ...
Views: 260(1 vote) - Are You Kind or Are You Codependent? - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2024 from Darlene LancerDo you wonder whether you're a kind, empathetic person or are you codependent?There is a difference between empathy and codependency. There are codependents who are abusers and not caring, and some people who are caring and aren't codependent. So what's the difference?First, the definition of ...
Views: 263(1 vote) - How to Identify and Combat Gaslighting - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2024 from Darlene LancerIdentifying gaslighting behavior and knowing how to combat gaslighting are essential to maintaining your self-esteem, and mental and emotional health.Gaslighting is a form of narcissistic abuse that's used not only by narcissists, but also by sociopaths, addicts, and other abusers. Sometimes ...
Views: 259(1 vote) - Symptoms of Children of Narcissists and Addicts - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2024 from Darlene LancerChildren of narcissists and addicts (all substance abusers) grow up in a stressful, dysfunctional family environment, which in most cases leads to codependency. Due to the symptoms and defenses related to substance abuse and narcissism, particularly impaired boundaries, lack of empathy, and mood ...
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