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What is Lucid Dreaming and How Does it Work?
Many people barely remember their dreams when they hit snooze on the bedside alarm clock beckoning the start of a new day. However, a few are walking among us who not only vividly remember their dream after waking up but also know that they are dreaming while asleep!...
Positive Psychology: What is it and Why is it Important?
There is a common misbelief that mental health is for the mentally ill. Hence, over the years, psychology has received a negative image. It has become a scientific study used to cure illness. However, Dr. Ilona Boniwell, in her book, “Positive Psychology In a...
Ways to Stop Holding Grudges
Your best friend of eighteen years suddenly cuts the connection with you when their partner fed them nonsense against you. This was the person your mom would pack an extra sandwich for, the one you would save a seat for on the ride back home from school, someone you...
How to Help Control Impulsive Behaviours
Do you find it hard to stay on track when someone is talking to you? When people are talking to you, you get an idea in your head, and you may want to get that idea across. You get so excited about it that you want to express it. The problem with this is that you...
The Biological Explanation for Anxious Feelings
Anxiety is a normal stress response, but for some people, it can be a struggle that affects their daily lives. But what exactly happens in our bodies when we experience it? It has roots in the complex relationship between the brain, hormones, and nerves and occurs...
The Major Types of Memories
"Remember when…," Your childhood best friend tries to help you recollect instances of the times when you used to push each other on the swing set or fight over those scented erasers. Then suddenly, a flashback takes you to simpler times, and both of you burst into...
Stress Relief With Deep Breathing Exercises
"Breathe deeply" is a phrase you may have heard multiple times before. If you have ever tried this technique, you likely know firsthand that it can effectively calm the mind and ease tension. And with stress being a common problem in our lives, it is important to...
Emotional Overwhelm: Signs, Symptoms, and How to Deal With It
Emotional overwhelm, while a common experience for many, can harm our emotional and physical well-being. From physical symptoms such as headaches, fatigue, and insomnia to emotional issues such as hopelessness and helplessness, one may experience a range of...
Tips for Building a Better Bedtime Routine
The precursor to a healthy mind and body lies in our habits. Our habits are cultivated by routines we follow every single day. Undeniably, our habits are what make us. Thus, in a prolonged period, if our routines do not align with our future aspirations, it can lead...
Learned Helplessness: What is it and Why Does it Happen?
Have you ever felt helpless? Have you studied hard for an exam only to score below average? Have you ever worked tirelessly on a project, only for your senior to downplay your efforts? Does this leave you with a feeling of passiveness? Do you feel like giving up on...