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fromPsychology Today
3 weeks ago

Leading From Within When the Stakes Are High

When stress builds without relief, the brain shifts into survival mode. In survival mode, clarity and presence of mind can quickly disappear.
Mental health
#mental-health
Mindfulness
fromTiny Buddha
4 weeks ago

Mindful Parenting: How to Calm Our Kids and Heal Ourselves - Tiny Buddha

Healing oneself through parenting leads to better emotional regulation and self-awareness.
#mindfulness
Mindfulness
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

Mindfulness Secret to Letting Sh*t Go?-Be Like Teflon

Mindfulness effectively mitigates negative thinking.
Practicing gratitude and compassion helps reframe negativity in life.
Reduced suffering allows individuals to better notice present joy.
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Mental Fitness Is the New Leadership Muscle

Developing mental fitness enables elite leaders to sharpen focus, remain grounded under pressure, and make confident decisions in high-stakes environments, enhancing organizational stability.
Mental health
fromMail Online
1 month ago

Discovery in psychopaths' minds reveals cause of dark behavior

Researchers discovered marked structural differences in the brains of psychopaths, notably in areas that control emotional regulation, impulse control, and social behavior.
Science
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

How to Be Bold When Your Brain Screams "No!"

Being courageous is a learned behavior that involves recognizing our fears and managing them, ultimately fostering personal growth through bold actions.
Mindfulness
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

The Mystery of Your "Sixth Sense"

Conscious awareness and emotional regulation lead to neural networks that grow, prune, and strengthen based on conscious focus and repeated practice, resulting in improved clarity.
Mindfulness
#parenting
fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago
Parenting

Grandparents Are Sharing Their Brutally Honest Opinions About Modern Parenting, And It's Very Insightful

Parenting
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Walking on Eggshells: When You're Afraid of Your Own Child's Meltdowns

Meltdowns are signals of overwhelm, not defiance or control.
Parents of neurodivergent children often navigate a high-stress environment filled with unpredictability.
fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago
Parenting

Grandparents Are Sharing Their Brutally Honest Opinions About Modern Parenting, And It's Very Insightful

Parenting
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Walking on Eggshells: When You're Afraid of Your Own Child's Meltdowns

Meltdowns are signals of overwhelm, not defiance or control.
Parents of neurodivergent children often navigate a high-stress environment filled with unpredictability.
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Emotional vs. Rational Mind: Which One Is Running You?

Emotional regulation is vital for maintaining psychological stability, as it involves monitoring our state of mind and understanding our emotional triggers.
Mental health
#adhd
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

What Do Your Recurring Dreams Have to Tell You?

Two women dreamed of a majestic mountain, each with different interpretations: one viewed it as the approach of death, while the other saw it as a symbol of her growing children.
Relationships
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Poetry as Medicine: Using Verse to Support BIPOC Mental Health

Poetry therapy is a culturally responsive approach to processing emotions and histories, particularly for BIPOC individuals.
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Struggling to Cope? Try This 60-Second Fix

How one quick reframe turned 'I'm a terrible parent' into a moment of healing and connection. Melissa, a working mom, snapped at her daughter but then applied self-compassion.
Mindfulness
#psychology
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago
Relationships

Porn and Food Share More Than You Think

Food and porn both function as supernormal stimuli impacting the brain's reward system.
People use both to regulate emotions rather than just satisfy physical needs.
Restricting access to food or porn can lead to unhealthy patterns of behavior.
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago
Mental health

The 3-Word Solution to Stop Complaining

Complaining releases frustration but increases it; perspective shift is more beneficial.
Artificial intelligence
fromScienceDaily
2 months ago

Horses 'mane' inspiration for new generation of social robots

Therapeutic robots should be active partners rather than passive companions, mirroring emotional responses like therapy horses to improve user well-being.
#childhood-trauma
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago
Relationships

When the Past Haunts the Present: Trauma and Relationships

Childhood trauma significantly affects emotional regulation and interpersonal relationships in adulthood.
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago
Relationships

How Our Trauma History Can Affect Our Friendships

Childhood emotional neglect and trauma greatly affect adult friendships, leading to trust issues, fear of abandonment, and emotional withdrawal.
Relationships
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

How Our Trauma History Can Affect Our Friendships

Childhood emotional neglect and trauma greatly affect adult friendships, leading to trust issues, fear of abandonment, and emotional withdrawal.
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Trauma-Sensitive Yoga May Help Military Sexual PTSD

Trauma-sensitive yoga enhances emotional regulation in veterans and helps address chronic pain and alienation from PTSD.
#anger-management
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Staying Steady: Managing Emotions During Fertility Struggles

Emotional regulation is essential for managing feelings during fertility struggles.
Building emotional confidence requires patience and practice.
Techniques like box breathing can aid emotional steadiness.
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

One Visualization. Ten Seconds. You're Back in Control

Imagine this: Instead of being stuck inside your body, tensing up, and reacting on impulse, you mentally suspend yourself on the ceiling, looking down at the situation below like a calm observer.
Mindfulness
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

What Can In-House Lawyers Learn From Elite Athletes About Peak Performance? - Above the Law

Athletes train their minds for focus, emotional regulation, resilience. In-house lawyers can similarly benefit from mental performance training to enhance their high-stakes decision-making.
Mindfulness
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Unwelcome Guests and the Gifts They Bring

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) effectively addresses the complexities of trauma-related emotions, offering structured interventions that promote regulation and acceptance in clients.
Mental health
Remote teams
fromMail Online
3 months ago

Scientists discover particular working pattern can cause brain damage

Overworking beyond 52 hours per week harms cognitive and emotional functions, altering brain structure, according to a study.
Parenting
fromwww.psychologytoday.com
3 months ago

Why Some Kids Won't Talk

Children exhibiting explosive behavior may have disruptive mood dysregulation disorder (DMDD), which requires understanding and tailored approaches rather than traditional communication methods.
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

5 Words That Literally Rewire Anxious Young Minds

Don't wait for anxiety to pass; address it proactively.
CBT is essential for changing brain patterns related to anxiety.
Parent involvement in emotional regulation can support therapy goals.
fromInfoQ
3 months ago

From Code to Charisma: Emotional Mastery for Tech Leaders

Influence is crucial in the tech industry for guiding decisions, aligning teams, and driving innovation.
Emotional regulation is essential for maintaining a balanced and rational mindset.
fromMail Online
3 months ago

Bite, lick or nibble? What your ice cream style says about you

How you eat ice cream reflects your personality traits.
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

Why Online Gaming Is the New Playground for Kids

Online gaming serves as a modern playground for children, promoting social interaction and learning.
Focus on building digital resilience in children during middle childhood.
Music
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

Before Words, There Was Rhythm: Music as a Neural Language

Music is a powerful biological tool that influences our emotions and bodily responses before we engage intellectually.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

Time-Outs for Couples

Time-outs can significantly enhance relationships by facilitating emotional regulation during conflicts.
They require a commitment to reconvene for effective resolution of issues.
Both partners should equalize the ability to initiate time-outs.
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

Tackling Anxiety: What Works and What Doesn't

Ineffective coping strategies, such as avoidance and rumination, can trap individuals in anxiety cycles, making situations feel worse instead of more manageable.
Mental health
Yoga
fromYoga Journal
3 months ago

Can't Focus? Feeling Overwhelmed? This Yin Yoga Practice Can Help.

Yin yoga is beneficial for stress relief, promoting emotional regulation and relaxation.
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