When we lose someone or something that is important to us, we often go through 5 stages of grief: denial, anger, negotiation, depression, and acceptance. Each stage serves the purpose of helping us cope with the loss. This complex emotional reaction to a loss is unique to each person and is not alwa
Flirting. Psychology defines flirting as a social behavior related to romantic interest and attraction. Flirting behaviors can be verbal or non-verbal. Have you wondered about how to flirt? The types of flirting? Or flirting tips? Apparently, the way you flirt does reveal your personality. The sourc
What's the secret to life? What’s the key to finding real, lasting happiness and fulfillment? How do we make all our dreams come true? In order to answer these questions, we need to be aware of what doesn't make us happy and the things that are holding us back from living a great, fulfilling life.
What is a co-dependent relationship you might ask? Codependency is a form of unhealthy relationship where one or both partners have an unhealthy attachment style. Codependency happens when one or both partners rely on one another too much for emotional or psychological support. Codependency can beco
Emotional instability can take a toll on your mental health, relationships, and overall well-being. Are you struggling to manage your emotions and feel like they're getting the best of you? Do you find yourself feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or sad for no apparent reason? In this video, we'll explo
In this video, we're going to discuss 5 signs you may be afraid of intimacy. After watching this video, you'll be able to recognize and understand why you may be afraid of intimacy and be able to begin to work on overcoming that fear. If you're struggling with fear of intimacy, this video is for yo
Dating can be a mine field at times. To help you avoid some toxic relationships, here are some red flags of dating to look for. Writer: Jade Hamilton Script Editor: Vanessa Tao Script Manager: Kelly Soong VO: Amanda Silvera Animator: Aury YouTube Manager: Cindy Cheong References: Pan, M. (2021).
Self-improvement is not a new phenomenon for human beings. It’s been shown in advertising commercials and just generally seeing people living “better” lives than us. But the self-improvement culture can make us feel disempowered like we should be someone else. Watch this video to know why. Disclai
Have you ever just felt overwhelmed by a stressful situation? Like a tsunami of problems about to crash over you? You might be experiencing a nervous breakdown. A nervous breakdown is a loss of the ability to function in everyday life. While a nervous breakdown isn’t classified as an actual psycholo
There are many ways our bodies escape from stress. One way is through dissociation. Dissociation is a defense mechanism where we unconsciously push away conflicting or threatening emotions from our subconscious mind. It’s a form of compartmentalizing your feelings so that you do not have to deal wit
Just over forty years ago, autism was first recognized as a distinct diagnosis in the DSM-III. Since then, awareness of autism has become widespread among the public and thankfully most of this has been respectful and positive. Unfortunately, there have also been unscientific myths about autism that
One always and inevitably underestimates the number of stupid people who are in circulation, says Cipolla's Law of Stupidity. Although Carlo Cipolla originally formulated his principles in the form of an amusing letter to his friends, it soon gained a lot of attention among social theorists. Today,
