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Benefits of Looking Forward To Something
Everyone looks forward to something because it is part of life. When we were younger, we looked for most things that were different from what we look forward to now that we are older. Even so, we might still look forward to some of the same things: birthdays, holidays (some more than others), graduation, first job, dating, marriage, anniversaries, raising a family, and more.
By Margaret Minnicks7 days ago in Confessions
The Quiet Pressure of Always Being Available
There was a time when being unreachable was normal. If you called someone and they didn’t answer, you assumed they were busy, asleep, or simply away. No explanations were owed. No anxiety followed. Silence meant life was happening elsewhere.
By Aiman Shahid7 days ago in Confessions
Light and Shadow
From early morning, the light hits the window and floods my small apartment by the Mediterranean Sea with pastel tones. I wake to the alarm’s cry and step out onto the balcony to smoke. I had promised myself to save the few cigarettes left from last night for the next boozy get-together with friends, but the sharp smell of smoke pairs far too well with the bitter taste of black coffee. So I sink into my Acapulco chair, light my cigarette, and welcome the new southern day, promising to bring plenty of sun and fun.
By Anastasia Tsarkova7 days ago in Confessions
How Family Relationships Influence Mental Health Beliefs And Coping Skills
Emotional development and beliefs of mental health depend on family relationships. Childhood experiences with parents and caregivers influence the way in which individuals perceive emotions, stress and their coping styles. Families that support and nurture their children teach children that they are normal in their feelings and they can handle them hence giving them confidence in the face of challenges. On the other hand, conflictual, neglected, or criticizing families may raise pessimistic thoughts regarding personal value and emotionality. This is because early experiences shape the ways in which people internalize stress, perceive challenges and the perceived presence of support that they may carry well into adulthood.
By Willian James7 days ago in Confessions
Developing Emotional Intelligence To Improve Relationships And Mental Health Skills
Emotional intelligence (EI) refers to the capacity to be aware of, know and be able to control and regulate personal emotions as well as ability to perceive and react to the emotions of other people. It is critical in ensuring that relations are healthy and also that mental health is enhanced. High-EI individuals are able to manage their emotions, cope with stress better and express themselves positively. The ability to grow emotionally enables individuals to cope with social life better, fit into other people, and avoid the pitfalls of misunderstandings, which may ruin any relationships. This is one of the basic skills that facilitate individual development as well as relationship peace.
By Willian James7 days ago in Confessions
How Codependent Relationships Harm Mental Health And Emotional Independence Overtime
Characteristic of codependent relations is over dependence on a partner emotionally, which is usually done at the cost of the self and personal needs. One partner would assume ownership of the emotions of the other partner, and the other partner would go as far as to ensure that their emotions are always validated or supported. This relationship leads to an imbalance in which self-worth is regarded as being tied to the relationship as opposed to internal stability. The desire to please or control the feelings of the other person always affects one in the long run because of anxiety, stress and emotional exhaustion. The initial stage in learning the impacts of codependency on mental health is recognizing its existence.
By Willian James7 days ago in Confessions
Navigating Mental Health Conversations With Partners In Romantic Relationships Calmly
Honest discussions about mental health are essential in romantic relationships since they help to understand and bring emotional closeness. Talking about mental health issues can enable spouses to be aware of needs, triggers, and coping mechanisms of each other. By not having such conversations misunderstandings, assumptions, and emotional distance may be created. When done with decision-making, mental health communication builds up the base of trust and self-care in the relationship, which enables both partners to help each other.
By Willian James7 days ago in Confessions
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How Friendships And Relationships Influence Mental Health And Emotional Wellbeing
Connections and associations are critical in the development of emotional wellbeing since human beings are social animals. Significant relationships offer a feeling of belonging, comfort, and emotional stability which sustains mental health. Having relationships with others makes a person less prone to loneliness which has a close connection with anxiety and depression. Emotional attachment provides comfort in times of stress and increases pleasure in times of happiness. This emotional exchange assists in mood regulation and a feeling of stability, which enables psychological health in the daily life.
By Robert Smith7 days ago in Confessions
