Unsolicited advice, prejudices, toxic positivity, or ‘funny' comments are among the many ways in which family, friends, coworkers, or even strangers can verbally hurt us. Even if it was not…

Some people enter a serious relationship easily, while others have a more turbulent love life. The different types of attachment styles may help explain why certain patterns occur. Understanding your attachment style can significantly improve various relationships in your life. Read about the different attachment styles, discover the style with which you identify. Further, you may explore how to develop a more effective attachment style.

It is one of the essentials of a good relationship: great sex. Unfortunately, it usually does not happen automatically. Communicating effectively as sex partners leads to more intimate and fulfilling sex. However, many people find it challenging to discuss their sexual preferences; we are often afraid to hurt our partner's feelings or are afraid to be vulnerable. We are also not taught…

Burnout is a state of emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion and is a reaction to prolonged stress. The risk of burnout increases after months or even years of continuous stress and not being able to recover from the stress. Burnout often is related to work stress, but this is not always the cause. Burnout can be triggered by…

Everyone around has their automatic responses to problems. Everyone handles stressful situations, such as work pressures, physical discomforts, relationships, or financial concerns differently. In psychology, these are called…

Being impatient is one of the hallmarks of our time. Daily, we receive mixed messages on the subject. The idea that we should adopt a calmer attitude is often widely promoted, while as a society, we value anything that helps us do things faster. The facts are clear: research shows…

You have a good education, a job people look up to, and everyone praises you. However, is there this voice in the back of your mind saying, “What if they find out I cannot do it,” making you feel like a fraud? Is it often difficult for you to be proud of yourself?

Everyone experiences failure at some point in their lives – failing a checkride, failing that interview, or a failing relationship. Though everyone experiences failure, there seems to be no place for failure in today’s success-oriented society. However, experts say we need to make mistakes to learn and become good at something. So why do we find it so hard to fail?

Almost everyone does it – quick glances at Twitter, Instagram, and news feeds throughout the day or right before sleeping. Reading the news is not exactly uplifting, even in the best of times. Unfortunately, what used to be a pleasant activity has turned into torment. The endless act of scrolling through miserable news updates is better known as “doom scrolling” and can cause significant stress. Doom scrolling encourages thinking of worst-case scenarios…

The arrival of a child (particularly the first) is an important transition in life that new parents often underestimate. Life, as you knew it – romance, travel, work, financial freedom, friendships, makes way for sleep deprivation, financial obligations, and navigating between the needs of your…

A good discussion is often part of our personal and professional lives and provides interesting insights. However, it sometimes results in a never-ending conversation or challenging situations. In the worst case, it is no longer possible to maintain your assertiveness because you feel absorbed..

Reality check: Take a minute to reflect on how much time was reserved exclusively for you and your partner over the past few weeks ­– sleeping, watching tv, or social encounters with friends or family not included. How much quality time did you have together? It is not uncommon for couples to…

Happy 2022 – the New Year in which all of our plans will come true! Or not? As it turns out, we are overly optimistic about the future and falsely believe that there is more time available tomorrow than there is today. However, the truth is that there is no ideal moment for those challenging tasks and those exciting new plans. Studies have shown…

Last year, the holidays were celebrated differently by many. Now we are going back to a new normal, December is the month of spending time with family and friends. Christmas and New Year’s are meant to be pleasant and joyful, but often, people experience them as stressful and…

Being on the road and with the holidays around the corner, our diet is a continuous focus of our attention. What we consume daily directly affects our body, brain, and mood, and can be adversely impact our mental health, such as our stress levels. Stress is not only triggered by…

Life would be so much easier if everything would go the way it was supposed to go. But unfortunately, the reality is different; people forget appointments, the internet is slow, pandemics happen, and traffic is heavy again. The result may be feeling…

A first impression is made even before a single word is said. Appearance and body language speak volumes which make it all the more important to understand non-verbal communication. Understanding non-verbal…

Failed an interview? The expected promotion has passed you by? Almost everyone experiences rejection at least once in their career. Being rejected as a professional in this highly…

Many situations in life can cause tension and emotions such as nervousness. Speaking in public, a first solo flight, proficiency checks, applying and interviewing can cause severe nervous…

No one likes it, yet everyone has to deal with it from time to time – criticism. Criticizing others is easier than being on the receiving end. Research has showed that criticism triggers our stress system and our ancient survival mechanism of…