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Category: Psychology

mimetic desires

Mimetic Desire: Do you really want what you think you want?

Posted on December 19, 2024January 4, 2025 by Divya Toshniwal

When I met Ryan, he seemed to have it all—effortless charisma, an unshakable sense of purpose, and a life that seemed to unfold like the pages of a magazine. We’d been college roommates, and while I spent late nights juggling assignments and a part-time job, Ryan coasted through, juggling social engagements, leadership roles, and still…

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gaslighting at work - understanding the signs and protecting yourself

Gaslighting at Work: Understanding the Signs and Protecting Yourself

Posted on June 2, 2023June 8, 2023 by Divya Toshniwal

If someone deliberately distorts the truth in order to undermine your perception or emotions to manipulate you into thinking the way that suits their needs, you may find yourself being subjected to gaslighting. Gaslighting can come from anyone who is in a position of power. It can be by a romantic partner, a family member,…

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overcome procrastination and boost your productivity

Boost Your Productivity: Overcome Procrastination With These 10 Strategies

Posted on February 1, 2023February 1, 2023 by Divya Toshniwal

Learn effective strategies for overcoming procrastination and boosting productivity. Discover the root causes of procrastination and how to implement practical solutions to overcome it.

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dealing with trauma

8 Strategies for Dealing with Trauma: Navigating the Healing Journey

Posted on January 23, 2023January 22, 2023 by Divya Toshniwal

Discover effective strategies for dealing with trauma and its emotional aftermath. Learn about the different types of therapy and self-care practices that can aid in the healing process. Get support and gain a better understanding of how to navigate the journey of healing from trauma.

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effective uses and types of art therapy

Effective Uses and Types Of Art Therapy

Posted on January 15, 2023January 15, 2023 by Divya Toshniwal

Unlock the therapeutic benefits of art therapy. Discover the different types of art therapy, including visual art, music, and drama therapy, and learn how they can be used to treat various conditions such as mental health, emotional well-being, and stress.

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goblin mode

Going Into Goblin Mode -is it Good or Bad?

Posted on December 6, 2022December 6, 2022 by Divya Toshniwal

Breaking news: The Oxford dictionary added ‘goblin mode ‘ as the word of the year 2022. The use of the word ‘goblin mode’ started around the year 2009 but it actually caught up more in the pandemic and post-pandemic years. Used as slang to fill in the gap for a word to embrace your natural…

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crisis management using dialectical behavior therapy

Crisis Management Using Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Posted on November 23, 2022November 23, 2022 by Divya Toshniwal

Crisis Management Using Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills – Application of Psychological concepts in everyday life.

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benefits of using mind mapping tool

The Benefits of Mind-Mapping

Posted on March 11, 2022November 19, 2022 by Divya Toshniwal

What is mind mapping? What are the benefits of Mind-Mapping? How can you use Mind Mapping as a tool for coaching?

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ways to build resilience

Simple Ways To Build Emotional Resilience

Posted on February 25, 2022November 22, 2022 by Divya Toshniwal

Psychological or Emotional resilience is the capacity to cope with a crisis situation. The ways to build resilience are…

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Anxiety of Opportunity Cost

Anxiety Of Opportunity Cost (FOBO): Symptoms and Solutions

Posted on February 19, 2022November 30, 2022 by Divya Toshniwal

What is Anxiety of Opportunity Cost / FOBO? Signs You Have FOBO and solutions you can apply to avoid Anxiety of opportunity cost.

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Emotional Intelligence: A Basic Understanding

Posted on February 16, 2022November 19, 2022 by Divya Toshniwal

What is emotional intelligence? Why your emotions are your weakness? Benefits of being emotionally intelligent and 3 major theories of EI.

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Tried and tested ways to reduce stress. solutions to reduce stress

14 Tried and Tested Ways To Reduce Stress

Posted on February 2, 2022November 30, 2022 by Divya Toshniwal

Learn new and effective ways to reduce stress. Physiological, emotional, and cognitive solutions for reducing stress.

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what is toxic positivity

Toxic Positivity : The Dark Side Of Positive Thinking

Posted on February 1, 2022November 30, 2022 by Divya Toshniwal

Toxic Positivity is the dark side of the ‘Think Positive Only’ obsession. Understand the difference between optimism and toxic positivity.

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Self-Care Habits To Help You Deal With Depression

Self-Care Habits To Help You Deal With Depression

Posted on December 3, 2021January 24, 2023 by Divya Toshniwal

What Is Depression? Depression can mean something different for each individual and hence to define depression is not the right thing to do. As for the meaning of the word depression, Google says: “a feeling of unhappiness that lasts for a long time. Depression can be a medical condition and may have physical signs, for…

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Depression: Identifying The Hidden Epidemic : Symptoms of Depression and How To Self-Heal

Posted on November 27, 2021November 19, 2022 by Divya Toshniwal

While the world was busy fighting the pandemic it was engulfed in, there started a secret war – A fight with self. We lost a lot during the pandemic. We were able to recover from some losses but some were not recoverable. We lost our loved ones, our jobs, and our lifestyle, and our physical…

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effects of gaslighting

Why Gaslighting Is A Problem And How Does It Effect You?

Posted on September 14, 2021January 14, 2023 by Divya Toshniwal

Not all toxic relationships are easily identified.  Some are so manipulative that people do not recognize the toxicity in the relationships till it already takes a toll on your mental and physical health, and sometimes even your life. You may not know but you may be a victim of gaslighting. Have you ever heard any of…

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