Toxic Positivity - The Cost Of Positive Vibes
Toxic positivity essentially refers to a persistent effort to maintain and present a happy and optimistic state across all situations. Of course, this sounds great in theory, but does it work?
Perfectionism - A Blessing Or A Curse?
It’s a term that holds both a positive and negative connotation – perfectionism. Perfectionism is a trait that many will humbly turn to when asked what their biggest weakness is in a job interview. However, for people who truly experience perfectionism, the impact can often be torturous.
Why Do We Love Nature?
Whether it’s lying next to a river, hiking up a mountain or walking through a field of greenery most of us can attest to the enjoyment and contentment we find when we immerse ourselves in nature. So, what is behind this near universal phenomenon? And how deeply can it impact upon our wellbeing?
What Are The Causes Of Narcissism?
It is easy for us to label people displaying narcissistic traits as simply arrogant or manipulative, however in doing so we are often missing a larger piece to the puzzle of narcissism. There are often deep-rooted causes behind these behaviours and cognitions, many which began in one’s first few years of life.
What is Nightmare Disorder?
Most of us can relate to the experience of having a nightmare, particularly when we were children. Some people may even remember the nightmare itself or perhaps the experience of jolting up in bed with a fright. For most of us, nightmares are rare experiences however for people experiencing nightmare disorder these experiences can become problematic and pervasive.
What is Paranoid Personality Disorder?
Most of us have experienced paranoia at some point. Perhaps it was within the context of a romantic relationship, maybe it was regarding the intentions of a colleague at work or perhaps it is something you experience when walking home at night. These are all relatively common experiences, however for people with paranoid personality disorder, these tendencies can become problematic in almost all aspects of life.
Ten Reasons Why People Procrastinate
I’ll get it done tomorrow … it’s really not that important … it won’t take long to do. These are some of the excuses we tend to use when we are avoiding engaging in a task we have been set to complete, or in other words when we are procrastinating.
What is Schizoid Personality Disorder?
Often misunderstood and labelled as loners, awkward or cold, schizoid personality disorder is a mental illness that is not well known and highly misunderstood. Schizoid personality disorder is a mental illness that refers to people who exhibit a pattern of detachment from social relationships as well as a limited expression of emotions, particularly in relation to other people.
The Big Five Personality Traits: Neuroticism
Do you tend to find yourself feeling worried or nervous about seemingly small situations? Do you get self-conscious or embarrassed easily? Do you find it difficult to cope with stress? If you answered yes to these questions, you may be high on the trait of neuroticism.
The Big Five Personality Traits: Agreeableness
Is it important for you to be there for others? Are you modest and humble about your accomplishments? Do you feel a strong sense of empathy when you come across people in need? If so, you might be high in the personality trait of agreeableness.
The Big Five Personality Traits: Extraversion
Would you rather spend a Friday night out at a busy bar or curled up on the couch watching your favourite movie? Do you prefer attending parties and large gatherings or small and intimate catch ups? Are you the type of person who is loud and vocal at social events or do you tend to be quieter and speak to one or two people at a time? Depending on the way in which you answered these questions, this may give some indication as to whether you are introverted or extroverted.
The Big Five Personality Traits: Conscientiousness
Are you the sort of person who won’t stop working until the task at hand is complete? Are you generally well organised and reliable? Is it important for you to excel in your studies and career? If so, you might be high in the personality trait of conscientiousness.
The Big Five Personality Traits: Openness To Experience
Do you often get lost in elaborate daydreams and fantasies? Do you find yourself in deep appreciation of art or music? Are you constantly wanting to try new foods, places or activities? If so, you may be high on the personality trait of openness or openness to experience.
How Are You Really?
How are you? How many times have you been asked this question in your life? A thousand? Five thousand? And how many times have you lied?
Gaslighting: What Is It And What Are The Signs It Is Happening To You?
Relationships can be tricky. Whether it’s with your significant other, a family member or a friend, arguments and conflict are bound to turn up at some point or another. However, there is a big difference between disputes in healthy relationships and disputes in relationships involving gaslighting. So what is gaslighting, and what does it look like?
What Causes Dissociation?
In my last blog we covered what dissociation is, the difference between ‘normal’ and ‘pathological’ dissociation and the types of pathological dissociation (I highly recommend you read this blog first in order to bring some context into this article). In today’s blog we will take a look at what causes dissociation and its treatment options.
What is Dissociation?
Have you ever found yourself in the middle of a conversation with someone when you realise that you have completely zoned out and have no idea what they’ve been talking about? Have you ever driven home with almost no recollection of the journey there? Have you ever been so immersed in your work that you lose complete awareness of how much time has gone past? If so, you may have been experiencing something called dissociation.
What is Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)?
Most of us are familiar with the term ‘winter blues’. People will often describe feelings of tiredness, lack of motivation or feeling flat during the colder months. While for some people this might result in slightly longer sleep ins and perhaps hitting the gym a little less, for others it can take a real toll on their daily life and overall wellbeing. So what is really going on here … and why?
What Are Intrusive Thoughts And What Can We Do About Them?
Intrusive thoughts are unwanted thoughts or images that enter our consciousness often without any prior warning. We tend to find these thoughts quite distressing, alarming and disturbing and they often cause us to feel guilt, fear and shame. While intrusive thoughts can trigger a range of negative emotions, there is some good news …
Signs You Are Burned Out And What To Do About It
We all know what it’s like to feel stressed. You might have felt it around exam time at university, or perhaps when going through a particularly demanding period at work. Stress is a very common experience, however feeling burned out can take this stress to an entirely new level.