There’s a strong difference between being lonely and being alone. When we experience long days at work, go to one big social event after another, or go to school, our bodies will want to enter hermit mode. And that’s normal. Just like batteries, we need time to recharge, and what better way than to
Have you been feeling lonely lately? Do you feel isolated and left out? Loneliness is not always obvious. And sometimes it may feel like a weakness. You may try to make yourself believe you don’t really need anybody, especially if you’ve been alone for a long time. If you noticed you’ve been feel
Are you lonely? Psychology defines loneliness as “a distressing feeling that accompanies the perception that one’s socio-emotional needs are not being met by the quality of one’s inter- and intrapersonal relationships”. Numerous studies show that chronic loneliness can have a number of detrimental e
Do you always feel out of touch with yourself, school, work, or your passions? You may be experiencing burnout. Once you go a long time without addressing this issue, it may spiral into more issues such as depression and low self-esteem. Here are a few signs that you’re burnt out. Disclaimer: This
Have you ever wondered if someone was into you, but trying to hide their feelings for you? Maybe you’ve had a crush on someone and didn’t want them to know, how do you know someone is doing the same to you? Does someone have a crush on you? Well, here are seven signs someone is into you but trying n
Burnout can leave people feeling exhausted, empty, and unable to cope with the demands of life. Burnout may be accompanied by a variety of mental and physical health symptoms as well. If left unaddressed, burnout can make it difficult for an individual to function well in their daily life. Writer:
If you clicked on this video, chances are you have questions about you being a narcissist. Do you think you’re too self-involved or are you too attached to the idea of receiving admiration? Sometimes, these are actually not an indicator of NPD, but rather a personal call for help. Friendly disclaim
“It is not darkness in my heart, but emptiness, waiting for the sun.” - Connor Franta If you relate to this quote, then you’ve most likely already realized the terrifying truth that the emptiness and meaninglessness of life is something a lot of us have had to confront at some point in our lives.
Growing up in a toxic and dysfunctional family can do a lot of psychological damage to a person, and toxic families breed lasting stress, anxiety, conflict, and fear among its members. So, how do you tell if your family is toxic? If so, do you know how to deal with toxic family members? Here are 7 S
Are you feeling insecure about yourself? We all have moments of insecurity, whether it is caused by rejection or difficult situations. But, feeling insecure even after can take a toll on your emotional and physical well-being. In the long-run, personal insecurities may keep you from romantic relatio
Have you ever wondered how to tell if someone is smart? Sometimes we think they look smart, or how they act, or how they do their jobs. But we can't see intelligence, and we can't test it accurately either. You don't have to be good at school to be smart. Here are a few signs to know if you're intel
Emotional abuse is defined as the repeated degrading of another person’s mental health and well-being through nonphysical actions. Even if a family member, friend, or romantic partner doesn’t get physically violent with you, they could still be emotionally abusing you. Emotional abuse, verbal abuse
