End-of-life care involves providing medical, psychological and emotional support to individuals who are approaching the end of their life. This could be for various reasons including terminal illness, a medical condition or for those individuals who are intensive care following a traumatic event. This end stage of life can also involve the emotional and psychological [...]
Shame is a painful emotion that can be triggered by a sense of failure or inadequacy, whether real or perceived. It can feel like a heavy weight on the chest, a sense of worthlessness or self-doubt, and a feeling of being exposed or humiliated. Shame can have a significant impact on a person's mental and [...]
As valuable as intuition is, it can also be wrong. Intuition is a form of unconscious reasoning that cannot be easily defined, yet can guide us in decision-making and problem-solving.
The desire for control is a common human experience that can manifest in a variety of ways, including a need for order, structure, and predictability. While having control over certain aspects of our lives can be beneficial, the desire for control can also lead to feelings of anxiety, stress, and tension, both for ourselves and [...]
Anxiety, a complex psychological phenomenon, has garnered significant attention in recent decades as a prevalent mental health concern affecting individuals worldwide. This article delves into the question of whether anxiety has increased in society over the past 50 years, and elucidates the multifaceted factors contributing to this escalation.
Some Common Effects of Regretful Life Decisions The nature of being human means people will make regretful life decisions. Detrimental decisions can be made for any number of reasons including lack of information, impulsiveness, feeling emotional, peer pressure, and even societal expectations. Even though these decisions may seem like a good idea at the time, [...]
The universe operates in mysterious ways. We understand little of the workings of the cosmos—we cannot tell how much dark matter exists, what black holes are about, or what else is out there, just yet. And because we have no idea how the universe was formed, or how it has changed and evolved, we cannot [...]
For thousands of years, not much changed for ancient man. He plodded through a world as crude as that of his forefathers – until the day he invented fire. One moment of progress led to another, change coming at an ever-increasing rate through stone, iron and industrial ages until it culminated in today’s hi-tech world. [...]
We all need a helping hand at one time or another, but a light touch is required to keep good intentions from backfiring. Recent psychological studies confirm ancient teachings about the wisdom of being subtle when we try to assist others. “When no credit is taken, accomplishment endures.” Lao Tzu, the sixth century Chinese [...]
What is that heavy load you carry? We all come with some baggage. As we live our lives we encounter harsh words from others, endure painful experiences, and even feel guilt for what we ourselves may have said or done. Naturally, these things will make us heavy. They are a burden to our spirit — [...]
