Feelings & Emotions


Why are we so scared of snakes and spiders? According to researchers, this fear is ingrained in our brains

Many of us are fearful of snakes and spiders, whether they are or aren’t poisonous or dangerous—why? Researchers say that this fear is deep-rooted, one we likely developed from ancestors that lived 40-60 million years ago. To reach these findings, researchers showed infants varying pictures of which included snakes, spiders,…

This is the most depressing day of the year—here’s how you can protect yourself on Blue Monday

According to Psychologist and Life Coach Dr. Cliff Arnall, the third Monday in January is the most depressing day of the year. He used a formula—which considered the weather, motivation levels, debt, post-holiday slump, and the amount of time until vacation season—to determine this date as the most depressing of…

Psychologists and therapists reveal one of the most common mental health problems they see amongst their clients: a low self-esteem

While there are many issues discussed in therapy (including mental health conditions and relationship challenges) an extremely common issue is low self-esteem. Therapists use a few key strategies to help their patients build their confidence and overcome their feelings of inadequacy. The first essential step is acknowledging one’s negative thinking…

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