Emotions are part of being human. They enrich our lives, motivate us, and help us connect with others. But sometimes, emotions can also overwhelm us, especially when they are triggered by something that reminds us of a painful or traumatic experience. An emotional...
Did you know that dancing is not just a fabulous way to stay active, but it also acts as a natural mood booster? According to recent research by Australian experts, dancing has been found to have a remarkable impact on our mental mood, surpassing other forms of exercise such as yoga, running, or strength training. It’s not just about feeling good – dancing has also been linked to enhanced cognitive functioning and overall physical and psychological well-being.
Understanding your own trauma response mechanism enables a better understanding of when others are reacting and putting up defenses. When interacting with people, it’s helpful to comprehend that someone reacting to trauma cannot reason logically or absorb new information, as they are trapped in their traumatic past and unable to self-soothe.
In the vast landscape of our minds, thoughts can often act as invisible hooks, pulling us away from the present moment. Much like a fish on a line, our minds can be led astray, taking us on a journey through the past, present, and future. Many people struggle with their thoughts and how they affect their emotions and actions. They try to control or avoid them, hoping that they will go away or change. But this strategy often backfires, creating more problems and suffering. But what if we could unhook ourselves from these mental lines and reel ourselves back into the now?
Daily work and efforts are important – not necessarily tied to the start of the next year. Each new day is already an occasion to orient ourselves towards how we want to live our life.
It is also important to understand that we do not like changes, and in general, change is difficult for us. We prefer the familiar to the unfamiliar, even if the unfamiliar is objectively better for us.
Anger is an important emotion. Anger can lead to destruction, but it can also help us survive. For example, anger can get us ready so we can protect ourselves in threatening situations. However, often anger can serve as a cover up for more vulnerable emotions such as fear or shame.
There are many different situations when understanding the structure and types of social support around you can be particularly helpful. For example, if a client who is depressed comes to me and claims that they don’t have any social network at all, or vice versa, a client says that they have many friends, but still feel lonely as if something important is missing, I talk to them about four types of social support.
Pain is associated with unpleasant physical or emotional sensations, while suffering is often linked to denial, struggle, anger, and worry surrounding pain.
Let’s take physical health as an example. Do you need to exercise, and if so, would you exercise on your own or with a PT? Even if you are healthy, in order to maintain physical health you need to include physical activity into your daily schedule. You can exercise...
Singapore is back to working from home (WFH) as the default for those who are able to do so, in order to reduce COVID transmission. Many people struggle with WFH and can experience: a sense of loneliness and disconnection feeling flat exhausted unmotivated struggling...