Category: Mental Wellness
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Honesty Doesn’t Make Your Judgement a Fact
People love heroism. Playing the sage, savior, advisor, or authority figure has an irresistible pull for those in a certain psychological state. As a result, honesty often comes with a surge of self-fueled enthusiasm. But does that make their opinion worth listening to? Many people assume that if they are being honest, their opinions automatically…
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High vs. Low-Context Communication in Real Life Explained
Have you ever felt like you almost understood a conversation, but not quite? Or, on the other hand, received explicit information with a detailed explanation that was too straightforward and efficient to be a bit intimidating? Sometimes words deliver exactly the message you need, while other times you must infer or guess. Beyond personal preference,…
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The Paradox of Revenge: Mission Impossible for Abuse Survivors
Hear me out: I get it. As survivors, even just the mental picture of slapping abusers (and their crew) in the face or watching their hideous true colors revealed in a public exposée can give us an instant dopamine rush. But in reality, many brave and beautiful reborn souls face a paradox of revenge that feels…
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Co-Regulation: One of the Best Things You Can Do with Someone
Have you noticed that your partner’s steady voice or a friend’s warm hug can calm down a rising panic? Or, when you sing a lullaby to an infant, you feel soothed too? Those moments, in fact, may biologically shape our emotional lives. What Is Coregulation Coregulation is a type of emotional regulation where one person’s…
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Your Feeling of Being the “Final Version” Is An Illusion
We’ve all been there: scrolling through old photos, you marvel at how much you’ve evolved. The angsty teen who hated vegetables is gone, replaced by a kale-smoothie enthusiast. Your music tastes flipped from emo anthems to indie folk. Relationships that once defined you faded, making way for new priorities. Reflecting on these shifts feels profound—proof…
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