Category: Behavioral change
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Silent Struggle: How Gambling Addiction Impacts Mental Health
Gambling addiction, often referred to as ludomania, is a complex and multifaceted disorder that not only affects an individual’s financial stability but also profoundly impacts their mental health. While the allure of winning big may seem appealing, the consequences of compulsive gambling can be devastating, leading to severe emotional, psychological,…
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Exploring the Multifaceted Benefits of Meditation
Meditation, once considered solely a spiritual practice, has found itself under the scrutiny of scientific inquiry in recent years. What was once dismissed as esoteric or mystical has now become the subject of rigorous research, uncovering a plethora of benefits for both mind and body. From stress reduction to enhanced…
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Understanding the Complex Relationship Between Chronic Pain and Depression
Chronic pain and depression are two debilitating conditions that often coexist, creating a complex interplay that significantly impacts an individual’s physical, emotional, and social well-being. While they are distinct disorders, their relationship is deeply intertwined, with one often exacerbating the other. This article aims to explore the intricate link between…
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A Complete Guide to Overcoming Microaggressions in the Workplace
Microaggressions are subtle, often unintentional comments or behaviors that convey negative or discriminatory messages towards marginalized groups. While they may seem small, their cumulative impact can be significant, contributing to a hostile work environment and affecting employees’ well-being and productivity. Overcoming microaggressions in the workplace requires a combination of awareness,…
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Understanding and Managing Dismissive Avoidant Attachment in the Workplace
Dismissive-avoidant attachment style pertains to individuals who tend to avoid emotional intimacy and closeness in relationships. This attachment style often emerges from childhood experiences where caregivers were consistently unavailable or unresponsive to the needs of the child. In the workplace, understanding and managing dismissive-avoidant attachment is crucial for fostering healthy…
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Complete Guide: How to Use Affirmations to Overcome Anxiety
Anxiety can be a challenging emotion to navigate, often leaving individuals feeling overwhelmed and powerless. However, one effective technique for managing anxiety is through the use of affirmations. Affirmations are positive statements that can help rewire your thought patterns and cultivate a more optimistic outlook on life. In this comprehensive…
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Unpacking Emotional Baggage: A Guide to Overcoming Workplace Stress
In today’s fast-paced and demanding work environments, many individuals find themselves carrying emotional baggage from their professional lives. Whether it’s the pressure of deadlines, conflicts with colleagues, or the constant fear of job insecurity, these emotional burdens can significantly impact mental well-being. However, understanding and addressing workplace-related emotional baggage is…
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Why affirmations and incantations can be the miracle you need to change your life.
In the end it is not the years in your life that count. It is the life in the years. Abraham Lincoln A personal journey, the story of my life, and one which when I look back I see a reason to smile. Being the firstborn in a family of…
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My brother: The African twist, home of creative minds.
My brother Tame your eye Tame your mouth Tame your loins Before this compound
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Trauma Therapy in Kenya; Everything You need to Know.
What is trauma? – “an emotional response to a terrible event like an accident, rape, or natural disaster.” according to American Psychological Association ( APA)
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