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?
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.
Are You Having An Identity Crisis?
Who are you? This question, although quite simple is surprisingly complex. In more individualistic cultures we are likely to answer something like a teacher, a nice person or a student. In collectivist cultures we might answer something like a daughter, a brother or a mother. Whatever the case, we tend to define ourselves by our values, which often dictate the choices we make. But what happens when our choices are not in line with what we value or with who we truly are? Who are we then?
What Makes A Jealous Person?
Jealousy is an emotion we have all experienced at one point or another. Maybe it was when your friend got a better grade on a test than you did, or when your colleague received the promotion you had really been hoping for. Whatever the case, we’ve all felt the flush in our cheeks, the boiling of our blood and the beat of our heart pulsate throughout our entire body. For most of us, these experiences occur every now and again and in response to particularly painful events however for others … they can occur weekly or even daily. So what makes a jealous person? Let’s find out!
What You Need To Know About White Lies
Growing up, we are always taught not to lie. We can see this articulated in sayings such as “honesty is the best policy” and through the punishments we often received from our parents, teachers or other adults when we did, but as it turns out … lying is a part of daily life for most people.
Ten Common Defence Mechanisms
Life is full of stressful or troubling events, whether we have experienced childhood bullying, recently endured a break up or been rejected from a job we really wanted; we are all bound to experience a negative life event at some point. However we often differ from person to person in regards to how we cope with these life events, while some people tackle these issues head on others may unconsciously resort to defence mechanisms instead.
