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POLYVAGAL THEORY: 7 TECHNIQUES TO OVERRIDE ANXIETY Polyvagal theory focuses on the vagus nerve and how we feel safe in our environment.. Polyvagal theory is developed by Dr. Stephen Porges.He says that to survive, humans have evolved three techniques: Freeze or play dead; Fight or flight WILLIAM JAMES SIDIS: THE TRAGIC STORY OF THE SMARTEST The Tragic Story of William James Sidis. William James Sidis was a mathematical genius. With an IQ of 250 to 300, he was described by the Washington Post as a ‘ boy wonder ’. He read the New York Times at 18 months, wrote French poetry at 5 years old, and spoke 8 languages at 6 years old. At 9 years old, he passed the entry exam at Harvard ‘I HATE MY FAMILY’: IS IT WRONG & WHAT CAN I DO 1. Abuse. Abuse is one reason why people start to hate their families. If you were either physically or sexually abused, there could be a deep-seated bitterness inside you. Sometimes these parents or other family members never apologize or ask for 8 SIGNS OF NARCISSISTIC SUPPLY: ARE YOU FEEDING THE 8. Triggered easy. When you are a narcissist’s supply, you are easily triggered. Many people, who’ve gone through childhood trauma or other disastrous circumstances have certain triggers.. With the victim of a toxic person, everything seems to be a trigger – every move, change, or plan that isn’t expected makes your heart race and sometimes causes panic attacks. NICE VS. KIND: HOW TO KNOW THE DIFFERENCE? WHAT IS A NYCTOPHILE AND 6 SIGNS YOU ARE ONE 6 Things Only a Nyctophile Will Understand. 1. You are not a fan of heat, so you appreciate night’s cool. One thing I particularly don’t like about summer is the heat. And every nyctophile will agree with me. After the sunset, the temperature goes down, and the annoying swelter finally breaks.

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Learning Mind is a blog about psychology and self-improvement, created by Anna LeMind, B.A. Our purpose is to give you solutions for understanding yourself and living a more meaningful life. Learn More. Here you will find thought-provoking and informative articles about psychology, self-improvement, and spirituality that will give you a

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POLYVAGAL THEORY: 7 TECHNIQUES TO OVERRIDE ANXIETY Polyvagal theory focuses on the vagus nerve and how we feel safe in our environment.. Polyvagal theory is developed by Dr. Stephen Porges.He says that to survive, humans have evolved three techniques: Freeze or play dead; Fight or flight WILLIAM JAMES SIDIS: THE TRAGIC STORY OF THE SMARTEST The Tragic Story of William James Sidis. William James Sidis was a mathematical genius. With an IQ of 250 to 300, he was described by the Washington Post as a ‘ boy wonder ’. He read the New York Times at 18 months, wrote French poetry at 5 years old, and spoke 8 languages at 6 years old. At 9 years old, he passed the entry exam at Harvard ‘I HATE MY FAMILY’: IS IT WRONG & WHAT CAN I DO 1. Abuse. Abuse is one reason why people start to hate their families. If you were either physically or sexually abused, there could be a deep-seated bitterness inside you. Sometimes these parents or other family members never apologize or ask for 8 SIGNS OF NARCISSISTIC SUPPLY: ARE YOU FEEDING THE 8. Triggered easy. When you are a narcissist’s supply, you are easily triggered. Many people, who’ve gone through childhood trauma or other disastrous circumstances have certain triggers.. With the victim of a toxic person, everything seems to be a trigger – every move, change, or plan that isn’t expected makes your heart race and sometimes causes panic attacks. NICE VS. KIND: HOW TO KNOW THE DIFFERENCE? WHAT IS A NYCTOPHILE AND 6 SIGNS YOU ARE ONE 6 Things Only a Nyctophile Will Understand. 1. You are not a fan of heat, so you appreciate night’s cool. One thing I particularly don’t like about summer is the heat. And every nyctophile will agree with me. After the sunset, the temperature goes down, and the annoying swelter finally breaks. WHAT IS COUNTERDEPENDENCY? 10 SIGNS YOU MIGHT BE Some of the impacts of being counterdependent include: Being unable to form relationships or open up to people. Struggling with extreme self-criticism, anxiety, and distrust. Finding it impossible to relax, let go, or wind down. Feeling lonely and sad but being unable to vocalize those emotions. WHEN AN AGING PARENT BECOMES TOXIC: HOW TO SPOT & DEAL 2. The blame game. The aging parent with toxic behaviors will use the blame game. When visiting your parents and something happens, it will never be their fault. If they knock over a vase and break it, it’s because you were distracting them and made them bump the vase in the first place. I think you get the picture. WHAT DO DREAMS ABOUT KILLING SOMEONE MEAN, ACCORDING TO There is self-defence, accidentally killing someone, assisting someone to commit suicide, and cold-blooded murder. Research suggests that there is a link with the latter type of killing in a dream. If the dreamer is the aggressor and commits extreme violence in the dream

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‘WHY DON’T PEOPLE LIKE ME?’ 6 POWERFUL REASONS Rejection can be painful, and if you believe that you are not likable to others, you will want to know the reason so that you can fix it.You may start to think that there is something wrong with you. But I’m here to tell you this: if people don’t like you, it’s not always a bad thing.In fact, there may be some reasons behind it that reveal powerful qualities of your personality. WHAT IS A TYPE C PERSONALITY? 10 SIGNS YOU ARE ONE Of all the personality types, the type C personality is the most reliable and dependable of them all. You have a natural sense of loyalty that permeates throughout all aspects of your life. This includes love, relationships, work, and family. If there is a problem in the family of a work project that needs finishing, the type C

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9 SIGNS OF NEEDY PEOPLE & HOW THEY MANIPULATE YOU They literally feed off it because deep inside, they feel bad about themselves. 6. They compete in misery. This toxic behavior is a consequence of a victim mentality. Needy people seem to compete with others in misery, so whatever problem you are 5 SIGNS OF TOXIC ADULT CHILDREN AND HOW TO DEAL WITH THEM 3. Substance abuse. Not all adult children partake in substance abuse, but many do. One reason they turn to drugs and alcohol is that they watched their parents or some other relative do the same thing. But again, this can also come from other sources, such as childhood friends or just the need to be rebellious throughout life.. If they’ve experienced any type of abuse that caused this habit 7 THINGS A HABITUAL LIAR DOES (AND HOW TO DEAL WITH THEM The reasons can be many and none of us is a saint. Yet, there are some of us who can be described as habitual liars. Mendacity. The simplest definition of mendacity is that of the habitual tendency to lie.Practically, mendacity manifests itself when a person distorts the truth or makes up some extraordinary events or details, in order to attract the attention of others. 7 SIGNS OF PEOPLE WHO LACK EMPATHY & EXAMPLES OF THEIR A lack of empathy makes it hard to engage in a meaningful relationship with a person. Being empathetic is an innate human quality, whereby we can appreciate the feelings of other people, regardless of whether those feelings also affect us. WHAT UPSETS A SOCIOPATH? 5 THINGS THAT MAKE THEM FURIOUS The sociopath has complete control over their partner. They will enjoy using a variety of tactics, including gaslighting, to keep their partner isolated and dominated by them. What upsets a sociopath is when their partner tries to break free and leave this toxic situation. WHAT DO DREAMS ABOUT TORNADOES MEAN? 15 Emotional problems. Tornadoes are uncontrollable bursts of energy. Therefore, tornado dreams can signify emotional turmoil.We cannot help what we feel and this type of dream indicates our sense of helplessness. Perhaps you are dealing with an emotionally-charged situation and you feel powerless to do anything about it. WHAT DO DREAMS ABOUT BEING NAKED MEAN? 5 SCENARIOS So does this mean that if you are having dreams about being naked, you are worried about the same things in real life?. I often have recurring dreams in which I am naked, so I was particularly interested what could be causing them. When I started looking into the reasons, I found it all depends on how you feel about being naked, and the reactions of those around you. WHAT DO DREAMS ABOUT BEING LOST MEAN? 5 PSYCHOLOGICAL According to experts, dreams about being lost represent feelings of vulnerability, anxiety, inadequacy, and a feeling being ‘out of place’. Dreams about being lost are quite common. So are dreams about dying, falling, and being chased. Of course, dream interpretation is subjective at best. However, most experts agree that

anxiety and worry

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‘I HATE MY FAMILY’: IS IT WRONG & WHAT CAN I DO 1. Abuse. Abuse is one reason why people start to hate their families. If you were either physically or sexually abused, there could be a deep-seated bitterness inside you. Sometimes these parents or other family members never apologize or ask for 8 SIGNS OF NARCISSISTIC SUPPLY: ARE YOU FEEDING THE 8. Triggered easy. When you are a narcissist’s supply, you are easily triggered. Many people, who’ve gone through childhood trauma or other disastrous circumstances have certain triggers.. With the victim of a toxic person, everything seems to be a trigger – every move, change, or plan that isn’t expected makes your heart race and sometimes causes panic attacks. WILLIAM JAMES SIDIS: THE TRAGIC STORY OF THE SMARTEST The Tragic Story of William James Sidis. William James Sidis was a mathematical genius. With an IQ of 250 to 300, he was described by the Washington Post as a ‘ boy wonder ’. He read the New York Times at 18 months, wrote French poetry at 5 years old, and spoke 8 languages at 6 years old. At 9 years old, he passed the entry exam at Harvard WHAT IS A NYCTOPHILE AND 6 SIGNS YOU ARE ONE 6 Things Only a Nyctophile Will Understand. 1. You are not a fan of heat, so you appreciate night’s cool. One thing I particularly don’t like about summer is the heat. And every nyctophile will agree with me. After the sunset, the temperature goes down, and the annoying swelter finally breaks. 9 SIGNS OF NEEDY PEOPLE & HOW THEY MANIPULATE YOU They literally feed off it because deep inside, they feel bad about themselves. 6. They compete in misery. This toxic behavior is a consequence of a victim mentality. Needy people seem to compete with others in misery, so whatever problem you are 6 BEHAVIORS OF A PASSIVE-AGGRESSIVE NARCISSIST THAT Now, there is a certain type of narcissist that can be especially heinous. The passive-aggressive narcissist can be worse because they can appear to be kind, reserved and even seem perfect. Similar to the passive-aggressive personality, the narcissist operates in a covert manner.. The passive-aggressive personality traits of a narcissist 7 SIGNS OF PEOPLE WHO LACK EMPATHY & EXAMPLES OF THEIR A lack of empathy makes it hard to engage in a meaningful relationship with a person. Being empathetic is an innate human quality, whereby we can appreciate the feelings of other people, regardless of whether those feelings also affect us. WHAT DO DREAMS ABOUT TORNADOES MEAN? 15 WHAT DO DREAMS ABOUT KILLING SOMEONE MEAN, ACCORDING TO There is self-defence, accidentally killing someone, assisting someone to commit suicide, and cold-blooded murder. Research suggests that there is a link with the latter type of killing in a dream. If the dreamer is the aggressor and commits extreme violence in the dream

this is

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Learning Mind is a blog about psychology and self-improvement, created by Anna LeMind, B.A. Our purpose is to give you solutions for understanding yourself and living a more meaningful life. Learn More. Here you will find thought-provoking and informative articles about psychology, self-improvement, and spirituality that will give you a

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‘I HATE MY FAMILY’: IS IT WRONG & WHAT CAN I DO 1. Abuse. Abuse is one reason why people start to hate their families. If you were either physically or sexually abused, there could be a deep-seated bitterness inside you. Sometimes these parents or other family members never apologize or ask for 8 SIGNS OF NARCISSISTIC SUPPLY: ARE YOU FEEDING THE 8. Triggered easy. When you are a narcissist’s supply, you are easily triggered. Many people, who’ve gone through childhood trauma or other disastrous circumstances have certain triggers.. With the victim of a toxic person, everything seems to be a trigger – every move, change, or plan that isn’t expected makes your heart race and sometimes causes panic attacks. WILLIAM JAMES SIDIS: THE TRAGIC STORY OF THE SMARTEST The Tragic Story of William James Sidis. William James Sidis was a mathematical genius. With an IQ of 250 to 300, he was described by the Washington Post as a ‘ boy wonder ’. He read the New York Times at 18 months, wrote French poetry at 5 years old, and spoke 8 languages at 6 years old. At 9 years old, he passed the entry exam at Harvard WHAT IS A NYCTOPHILE AND 6 SIGNS YOU ARE ONE 6 Things Only a Nyctophile Will Understand. 1. You are not a fan of heat, so you appreciate night’s cool. One thing I particularly don’t like about summer is the heat. And every nyctophile will agree with me. After the sunset, the temperature goes down, and the annoying swelter finally breaks. 9 SIGNS OF NEEDY PEOPLE & HOW THEY MANIPULATE YOU They literally feed off it because deep inside, they feel bad about themselves. 6. They compete in misery. This toxic behavior is a consequence of a victim mentality. Needy people seem to compete with others in misery, so whatever problem you are 6 BEHAVIORS OF A PASSIVE-AGGRESSIVE NARCISSIST THAT Now, there is a certain type of narcissist that can be especially heinous. The passive-aggressive narcissist can be worse because they can appear to be kind, reserved and even seem perfect. Similar to the passive-aggressive personality, the narcissist operates in a covert manner.. The passive-aggressive personality traits of a narcissist 7 SIGNS OF PEOPLE WHO LACK EMPATHY & EXAMPLES OF THEIR A lack of empathy makes it hard to engage in a meaningful relationship with a person. Being empathetic is an innate human quality, whereby we can appreciate the feelings of other people, regardless of whether those feelings also affect us. WHAT DO DREAMS ABOUT TORNADOES MEAN? 15 WHAT DO DREAMS ABOUT KILLING SOMEONE MEAN, ACCORDING TO There is self-defence, accidentally killing someone, assisting someone to commit suicide, and cold-blooded murder. Research suggests that there is a link with the latter type of killing in a dream. If the dreamer is the aggressor and commits extreme violence in the dream

this is

7 BIG SIGNS YOU CAN’T TRUST SOMEONE 4. They are selfish. If it’s something they want to do, they are happy about it and even want you to be happy too. If you are a genuine person, you’ll probably try to go along with some of their plans and enjoy yourself, even if it’s not really your cup of tea.But, if it’s something you like to do, but they don’t like it, they will

say no.

POLYVAGAL THEORY: 7 TECHNIQUES TO OVERRIDE ANXIETY 7 Ways Polyvagal Theory Can Help Eliminate Panic and Phobias. 1. Slow the rate of exhalation breaths. Lower vagal tones are associated with anxiety. High vagal tones indicate our bodies can return quickly to a calm state after a hyperarousal event. INNER CHILD WORK: 6 EXERCISES AND TECHNIQUES FOR HEALING Make sure they know you hear them. And show them, love. Maybe not loving your childhood self is the reason you don’t love yourself as an adult. Just open up that dialogue for inner child healing. 6. Write a letter. That child you used to be may have loved getting letters from their aunt or uncle. HOW SOCIAL MEDIA GIANTS TOOK OVER WORLD POWER AND WE DIDN Social Media Is the World’s Biggest Censor. When it comes to censorship, social media’s power is even more frightening. In essence, people who pull the strings of the social media giants have found themselves enjoying the absolute right to define what information is correct and what is false.. We are so lucky that social media didn’t exist during the time of the dictatorial regimes of HOW TO FIND YOUR AUTHENTIC SELF BY ASKING THESE 5 SIMPLE How to Find Your Authentic Self by Asking These 5 Simple Questions. Getting to know the authentic self that is hiding deep inside you is the first step on the long path of liberation. Just think about it, if you dare. Your true self is hidden deep within you, covered by layers upon layers of opinions, expectations, and excuses. WHAT DOES THE MASTER NUMBER 22 MEAN? ITS POWERS & MEANINGS You aim to reduce the final number into a single digit. Typically, most people’s life path number will range from 1 – 9.. The only time you don’t reduce down is if your number calculates to 11, 22, or 33.. These are called Master Numbers and are considered to be exceptionally powerful in numerology. IMMATURE ADULTS WILL DISPLAY THESE 7 TRAITS AND BEHAVIORS Here are some key examples of the behaviors and traits of immature adults to look out for. It can also be interesting to analyze whether you are also guilty of some of these traits and need to apply maturity to those situations. 1. Lack of emotional control. Adults who lack maturity will have little control over their emotions and overreact in 5 SIGNS OF TOXIC ADULT CHILDREN AND HOW TO DEAL WITH THEM 3. Substance abuse. Not all adult children partake in substance abuse, but many do. One reason they turn to drugs and alcohol is that they watched their parents or some other relative do the same thing. But again, this can also come from other sources, such as childhood friends or just the need to be rebellious throughout life.. If they’ve experienced any type of abuse that caused this habit 9 SIGNS OF NEEDY PEOPLE & HOW THEY MANIPULATE YOU They literally feed off it because deep inside, they feel bad about themselves. 6. They compete in misery. This toxic behavior is a consequence of a victim mentality. Needy people seem to compete with others in misery, so whatever problem you are 6 SIGNS OF A NARCISSISTIC COWORKER AND WHAT TO DO IF YOU All this will be done while attempting to make everyone see them as a great person. 2. They steal the spotlight. Just like any other narcissist, the narcissistic coworker will always try to steal the spotlight or be the center of attention. In meetings, conferences, and even projects, this coworker will try to have the best ideas and the

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JUST-WORLD HYPOTHESIS & EXAMPLES OF HOW IT FOOLS YOU Do you think that life is fair and that generally speaking, people get what they deserve? If so, you may have fallen victim to the Just-World Hypothesis. What Is the Just-World Hypothesis? The just-world hypothesis is a tendency to believe

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TREE-HUGGING ENCOURAGED IN ICELAND AS A WAY TO COPE WITH ISOLATION

Lottie Miles, M.A.

2020-05-04T17:58:57+03:00May

4th, 2020|

The citizens of Iceland have been encouraged by the forestry service to hug trees every day for five at least minutes. This is being encouraged to help people cope with social isolation, but does it really work? In this post, we will look at research showing the surprising benefits of hugging trees and explore why tree-hugging really can make you feel better. Why is tree-hugging recommended in Iceland? In response to the challenges of social

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EMOTIONAL NUMBNESS: CAUSES, SYMPTOMS & WAYS TO COPE

Sherrie Hurd, A.A.

2020-05-03T23:03:19+03:00May

3rd, 2020|

There is something that can be worse than feeling furious or hopeless. Emotional numbness can evolve from various issues and cause serious damage. You’re not alone if you can’t cry at a funeral. You’re also not a freak if you can’t laugh or smile on happy occasions. There is something else going on within you when experiencing the inability to feel. This is emotional numbness, and it has many recognizable symptoms. There are reasons why

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8 TYPES OF LISTENING AND HOW TO RECOGNIZE EACH

Jamie Logie, B.Sc.

2020-05-02T17:53:48+03:00May

2nd, 2020|

Just as there are many forms of communication, there are different types of listening, and it's important to recognize each of them. When we talk about people who are good communicators, it's mainly that they are good listeners. The ability to actively listen to another person is one of the most valuable traits a person can have. Nothing is more frustrating for a person trying to share how they are feeling than to

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5 SIGNS OF A FALSE TWIN FLAME & DIFFERENCES FROM A REAL ONE

Becky Storey

2020-05-01T14:43:38+03:00May

1st, 2020|

Finding your twin flame, or soulmate, is a lifelong dream for some. We’re told fantasies about meeting our other half and finally feeling complete. The idea that there might be someone out there who matches us perfectly is the stuff of fairy tales at times, but that doesn’t mean it’s imaginary. Many people honestly believe that we all have a twin flame somewhere in this world, and with that comes its

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6 TYPES OF TOXIC PEOPLE WHO BECOME INVOLUNTARY MANIPULATORS

Anna LeMind, B.A.

2020-04-30T15:25:07+03:00April

30th, 2020|

There are countless articles about the different types of toxic people, such as psychopaths, sociopaths, and narcissists. These shady characters use sophisticated manipulation techniques like gaslighting to take advantage of their victims. But what about those who make you feel bad about yourself without having the intention to? In fact, these people are much more common than evil manipulators with personality disorders. Yet, there is a lot less information about them

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5 SIGNS A LACK OF SELF-AWARENESS IS HINDERING YOUR GROWTH

Becky Storey

2020-04-29T16:51:25+03:00April

29th, 2020|

When you have a lack of self-awareness, you might feel a sense of inner chaos. You won’t know why you do the things you do, or what motivates you to do them. You just flow through life with no real direction. Self-awareness is all about knowing yourself. If you are self-aware, then you’re in touch with your wants and needs. A self-aware person understands their own personality and what makes them tick. You would know

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