Being able to control your emotions is a sign of maturity, but it can also have repercussions. Why do we actually repress emotions? When should we react and when should we be restrained? Is consciously repressing emotions a good way to deal with stress? The art of maturity Keeping your nerves in check is one […]
Have you heard the sayings that “you should not go to sleep arguing with your partner” or “not take your anger to bed”? It turns out they are based on strong scientific arguments. During sleep, our brain not only strengthens negative memories but also makes it difficult to remove them from memory. Anger is like […]
Although the term “sensory integration disorders” may sound scientific and enigmatic, each of us has likely experienced some of their dysfunctions. People with SPD can suffer unknowingly throughout their lives by attributing their symptoms to character traits or lifestyle. Sensory Processing Disorder affects many everyday behaviours, which can accumulate and eventually may overwhelm us and […]
“Monday blues”, or “Monday syndrome”, is the tension and stress we feel on Sunday, before the upcoming new week. This fear can be present from Sunday morning, and with each approaching hour until Monday, it escalates and grows stronger. This unhealthy reaction can have rapid and unpleasant consequences for our health, so it is definitely […]
If each of us scrupulously wrote down our current thoughts, it might be that the vast majority of them relate to the past or a perceived future. Generally, only a small part of our attention is directed to what is happening now, because we think about the future almost automatically or we reflect on the […]
There are multiple situations in our lives that cause frustration. Amongst these are traffic jams, tripping over children’s toys at home, being late for a meeting, long queues and public transport delays. Although everyone experiences anger differently, we sometimes teeter on the verge of fury, which negatively affects our psycho-physical health. Here are 4 exercises […]
When we get into the whirlwind of work and responsibilities, we don’t think about how deeply entrenched our stresses and tensions are. Often, however, malaise or deterioration of health is not only due to everyday problems, but also excessive exposure to stimuli that disturb our mind and body. Our nervous systems have limits, which perhaps […]
