Love bombing is a term that has gained increasing attention in recent years, particularly in discussions about romantic relationships and emotional abuse. As someone who wants to better understand this behavior, I’ll break down what love bombing is, how to recognize it, and what to do if you find yourself in a love bombing situation….
Ten ways to do the small things that will add up You did everything right. You crushed your 45-minute HIIT class. You sweated, you pushed, and your fitness tracker gave you a gold star. You burned 350 calories. Then you sat down. You sat in the car on your commute. You sat at your desk…
The Panic of Being ‘Called Out’ If you are a regular reader, you know the cycle: A toxic family member or partner begins to gaslight, stonewall, or deploy a smear campaign. Your instinct is to defend yourself, present evidence, and logic your way out of the manipulation. And every single time, you fail. Why? Because…
Most of what you experience leaves no trace in your memory. Learning new information often requires a lot of effort and repetition – picture studying for a tough exam or mastering the tasks of a new job. It’s easy to forget what you’ve learned, and recalling details of the past can sometimes be challenging. But…
Building self-confidence is a transformative journey that profoundly influences your mental health, self-esteem, social interactions, and overall well-being. Feeling confident empowers you to embrace new challenges, foster healthy relationships, and achieve your aspirations. Yet, for many, low self-confidence acts as a formidable obstacle, fostering self-doubt and undermining self-efficacy. If you’re on a quest to enhance your self-confidence and…
THE BASICS Key points: Listening to music is an appealing alternative intervention for stress and anxiety as it is accessible, inexpensive, and easy to include in daily life. Listening to and making music have been associated with a broad range of positive health outcomes. Listening to music can decrease cortisol levels, increase serotonin levels, and activate the brain areas involved in…
55Save (Pimkie/Flickr, CC BY) Psychopath and sociopath are popular psychology terms to describe violent monsters born of our worst nightmares. Think Hannibal Lecter in Silence of the Lambs (1991), Norman Bates in Psycho (1960) and Annie Wilkes in Misery (1990). In making these characters famous, popular culture has also burned the words used to describe them into our collective consciousness….
Jealousy, often dubbed the “green-eyed monster,” is a complex emotion that plays a significant role in our lives, especially within the sphere of romantic relationships. It stems from insecurity, envy, and fear of loss, serving as a natural response to protect valued bonds. However, when jealousy escalates to an extreme, it can harm both the…
If you are attracted to people with narcissistic tendencies, it is usually for one or more of the following reasons: One of your parents had narcissistic traits and you are unconsciously choosing a type of relationship that is familiar to you. You enjoy the narcissistic courtship style, especially the instant intimacy and over the top…