Why does my mind instantly label every situation? Well, that is just how it works! Whether stuck in traffic or running late for work, your mind instantly tags it as a “disaster.” What Is Cognitive Labelling? ‘Cognitive Labelling’ comes from Richard Lazarus’s stress theory—your mind labels situations as “threats” or “challenges” to decide how to […]
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Schachter-Singer Theory: (Two Factor Theory of Emotions) The Schachter-Singer Theory was published by Stanley Schachter and Jerome Singer in 1962. Here’s a simple idea: Emotions come from two things: Physiological Arousal What it is: Your body’s automatic physical response to an exciting or stressful situation. Examples: Faster heartbeat. Sweating. Shaky hands. Why it matters: Without this physical
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We’ve all been there—staring at the walls, scrolling endlessly on our phones, and wondering, What can I do to pass the time? Boredom is why this happens. < ⚡ 5-Minute Boredom Fixes Ask yourself a random question and answer it Go through your old pictures Write your opinion on first thing that comes to your mind
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Instant, or immediate, Gratification is a tug-of-war between the “now/present“ and the “later/future.” It is the pleasing, seductive urge to run for the quick pleasure of the present instead of thinking about your future. Instant Gratification vs Delayed Gratification: ‘Instant Gratification/Reward‘ means going for an easy way out of ongoing difficulty; stress, anxiety, boredom, etc.
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Ever had a memory so INTENSE that left you feeling emotionally drained? Well, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) offers a pathway to relief. You can even apply some practices of EMDR at home, which are given below: Brief History of EMDR In the late 1980s, Francine Shapiro noticed her troubling thoughts faded as her
Before reading this article, make sure it is stress and anxiety causing the tongue problems and not something else serious. What is Tongue Stress? ‘Tongue Stress’ happens when emotional or physical stress and anxiety triggers discomfort or pain in your tongue. When you are tense, you might unconsciously press your tongue against the roof of
Statistics on Anxiety: Anxiety states are the most common mental health conditions worldwide, affecting approximately 301 million people in 2019. Symptoms of anxiety often start during childhood or adolescence. If left un-dealt with, it can significantly impair daily life, relationships, and overall well-being. Causes of Mental and Emotional Anxiety Identifying Symptoms of Mental and Emotional Anxiety Emotional
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Internal Stressors: External stressors, on the other hand, come from outside of you. These are events or things happening in your surroundings. For instance, a noisy environment, a difficult job, or even a speeding ticket – those are external stressors. You have less control over them because they happen to you, rather than being created by you In this article, we will be shedding some light
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Exam stress is that fluttery feeling in your stomach when you are about to take a big math test and worried about remembering all the integral and derivative formulas. It refers to the feelings of tension, worry, and nervousness students experience before, during, or after taking an examination. The purpose of this article is to help students understand what exam stress
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Have you ever had one of those days when you’re feeling sad for no reason? Well, everyone has those days, and it’s totally normal to feel sad at times. Let’s explore some awesome coping strategies to turn that frown upside down and cheer yourself up: 1: Cognitive Strategies: Let Emotions flow: Imagine you’re feeling down after a tough day at school or
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