emotions

The problem with being the "strong one" is that everyone always expects you to be okay. Strong people are the ones who are in control of difficult situations when everybody around them is falling apart. They are the ones who want to know…

Learning how to live in the present moment can and will change your life. Indeed, it is difficult to change the way your mind works and how you view the world. However, with daily practice, mindfulness, and awareness, you will be able to…

Are you a narcissist? Perhaps, the little voice in your head will loudly scream a firm 'NO!' However, this may be further from the truth than you imagine. In general, narcissists are self-absorbed creatures whose minds are 'preoccupied…

Arguing is never easy, no matter your opponent. Sometimes they can be thick-headed and refuse to budge despite being proven wrong, but normally, you can come to some kind of peace deal. When you're faced with a sociopath, however, the…

What is complex post-traumatic stress disorder (CPTSD)? Complex PTSD is a mental illness which can make life extremely difficult. While most of us have heard of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), very few people are familiar with…

Taking everything personally can lead to anxiety and depression. When we take things personally, we push others away and isolate ourselves. This isolation can make us feel intense loneliness, extreme sadness and even depression. To save…

Love is the force that drives everything around us. Being in a relationship with someone whose deep feelings match with yours is one of the best feelings in this world. However, you should never allow your partner, regardless of how much…

A child's emotional needs are just as important as their physical ones. Parents know that it is their duty to put a roof over their children's heads and to make sure that they are always fed and clothed. Of course, every child needs and…

When you are someone who is always ready to help others, the levels of your emotions can get quite high. You are filled with kindness and sensitivity and you carry love and compassion for every living being. Your heart is made of pure…

Many write and discuss toxic partners - but what about toxic friendships? Toxic friends can be just as harmful as romantic relationships with toxic partners. Friends are the family that you choose: they are the brothers and sisters which…