Psychology

Among the characteristics of a practical person is the fact that he concentrates on carrying out concrete actions, which tend to achieve clearly useful goals and with a more or less immediate response. For those who think and act in this way, anything that does not show an apparent advantage …

Being successful at work is one of the goals of the vast majority of people. But what is success? For some, dedicating themselves to what they love most; for others, achieving realistic and desirable goals that allow them to grow, surpass themselves and reach the top. However, regardless of whether …

One of the first questions we ask when we have a problem is: what should I do? Instantly, we reflect on the different possible alternatives to act. However, some issues are not resolved after this exercise. They are repeated, or simply postponed, but not resolved. That’s because maybe we should …

The word ociophobia was invented by Rafael Santandreu, a Spanish psychologist. This specialist indicated that with this word he intended to define the fear of not having something to do. It’s one of those contemporary problems that started to gain ground without us realizing it. When people obsessed with work …

Selective abstraction is a distortion of thinking that makes a person feel that everything negative is more relevant and more present in situations than what is positive. It’s not an intentional thing, it just becomes an automatic way of processing reality. It is very likely that the person has adopted …

There are still many parents who think it is valid to use guilt to educate. They think that reward and punishment are the basis of good training. This is eventually true, especially at very young ages, but it must also be understood that it is a step that must be …

There is no white without black, there is no happiness without sadness. When it comes to colors, our choice is based on taste, at least in part. However, when we talk about emotions everything seems less variable. We reject the ones that cause us discomfort, we embrace the ones that …

Exercise helps to maintain good health and to prevent various diseases. In fact, exercising regularly is an excellent way to clear your mind, make decisions and achieve emotional well-being. In other words, there are also many psychological benefits of exercising. We are used to thinking that mind and body are …

Zeno of Citius’ phrases relate to the basic premises of his school of philosophical thought. The first is that there is a natural and rational order of things. The second is that the good consists in adapting to that order. Zeno of Citius was the creator of Stoicism, although some …

Perhaps someone very close to you knows very well how special you are and the light you radiate. However, it doesn’t always take care of you as you deserve. Perhaps he thinks you are like a beautiful deep-rooted tree that nourishes, shelters and never complains. Maybe what you don’t know …