Do you prefer to have background noise at all times? Perhaps you use the TV or music to break up the silence. Psychologists suggest that there…
It’s easy to assume that everyone is sinking into quicksand as they navigate another busy day. You may have attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder if this feeling is accompanied…
Unfortunately, racism seldom comes as a surprise, which is bad news for marginalized communities. Although it occasionally surprises, it can also be depressing, frightening, and irrational.…
The dark is frequently connected to terrifying things, thanks to ghost stories and horror films. And for many people, especially children, this connection can cause real…
Introverts spend a lot of time alone. Although I enjoy my own company, I also need time to recharge. Extroverts, however, get energized by being around…
The concept of “core memories” isn’t real. Pixar’s “Inside Out” popularized the idea by describing core memories as “crucial times in someone’s life” and those that…
Regardless of the time of the year, it can be hard to set boundaries with families and loved ones. It can also be stressful. Holiday parties…
The term SAD, or seasonal affective disorder, is appropriately used to describe seasonal depression. As the days grow shorter, many of us may experience the winter…
Your brain produces the feel-good chemical dopamine. In essence, it brings you joy. And your brain lets it out through specific actions and habits, many of…
Despite how joyful it may be, stress over the holidays is certainly a possibility. It’s a stressful time of year for many individuals because they have…