The One Phrase Experts Recommend Saying Every Day to Be Happier
The way we speak influences our emotional state much more than we might realize. According to the Royal Spanish Academy (RAE), happiness is defined as: “A state of deep spiritual and physical satisfaction.” Synonyms include joy, well-being, fortune, prosperity, and contentment—all things many people strive for in life. However, achieving happiness isn’t always easy. Illness, […]
From Loving Yourself More to Loving Yourself Better: How Words Influence Emotional Well-Being
“I was lucky to choose to love myself at the last moment. And now, thanks to that, I’ve learned that not waiting until the last minute when it comes to self-love is absolutely necessary and important. Never stop loving yourself. Don’t put yourself on hold. If your life depends on it… so be it.” This […]
A Psychologist Reveals the Five Secrets to Good Mental Health
Good mental health is a key factor in feeling happy, connected to others, and finding meaning in life. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle, practicing gratitude, contributing to society, and engaging in activities you enjoy—whether alone or with others—can all help cultivate strong mental well-being. Being mentally healthy means being at peace with yourself, approaching problems with […]
STRESSED? SOCIALIZE!
Restlessness, tension, loss of sleep, aches and pains, lack of energy, high blood pressure, exhaustion, irritability… You’ve probably felt it before—during moments of high anxiety, the mere presence of a friend can relax and calm you down. Well, Rebeca Turner, a psychologist from the California School of Psychology, has scientifically proven this effect. It all […]
WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU CRIED? BENEFITS AND INSIGHTS ON CRYING
Crying is a natural human response to a wide range of emotions, including sadness, pain, joy, and frustration. But does crying offer any health benefits? Interestingly, humans are the only animals that cry. This article explores why we cry and how crying might benefit our health. Undoubtedly, 2020—with the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic—gave us […]
THE FLOW STATE: WHAT IT IS AND HOW IT CAN POSITIVELY IMPACT EVERYTHING YOU DO
What is the flow state? If you’ve ever felt completely absorbed in something, you may have experienced a mental state that psychologists call flow. Achieving this state can help people feel more enjoyment, energy, and engagement. Imagine for a moment that you are running a race. Your attention is focused on the movements of your […]
TRAPPED BY YOUR LIMITING BELIEFS? WHAT THEY ARE AND 4 TIPS TO ERADICATE THEM
What is a limiting belief? A limiting belief is a thought or mental state that you perceive as absolute truth, preventing you from doing certain things. These beliefs don’t always have to be about yourself. They can be about how the world works, ideas, or how you interact with people. Overcoming limiting beliefs is not […]
EMOTIONS AND RELEASE
When you grow up, you don’t remember much about your childhood, but by observing our children, grandchildren, and nephews, we get an idea of how we spent our early years. We’ve noticed that when you’re a baby, you cry, tremble, and even throw tantrums. A mother can distinguish whether her baby is crying out of […]
Take Care of Yourself: A Guide to Self-Care
Self-care can be defined as all the actions we take for our own well-being. However, not all actions qualify as self-care—some may actually harm us instead. That’s why it’s important to evaluate the purpose behind our actions rather than just their appearance. When is an Action Considered Self-Care? ✔ Example of True Self-Care:If I exercise […]
The Thin Line Between Sadness and Depression
“I don’t feel good, but I don’t feel bad either—I just feel empty.” This was the comment of one of my first patients. Feeling lost, unable to find joy in things that once brought happiness, and feeling misunderstood in a world that seems dark and suffocating—this is how depression can feel. Many people who seek […]