Selective perception is when an individual would not attend to the other experiences in one’s life and fixates only on a particular set of experiences. This tends to occur in individuals who experience an emotional disorder such as anxiety or … Read more
Did you hug today?
I ask you… did you hug today? Were you hugged? Did you know that hugging can be a stress-buffering social support? Would you believe me if I were to tell you that frequent hugging can predict less severe illness signs? … Read more
My mum expects me to be naughty. My mum wants me to obey. What shall I do to make her happy?
This may sound strange, but in the eyes of a child it is not clear whether he should follow parental instructions or satisfy the expectation of the parent. It is even stranger to accept that these are NOT one and … Read more
What can I do to ease a breakup?
When two individuals decide to breakup, there tends to be quite a buildup of negative tension amongst the couple. During this period, there might be feelings of resentment or disappointment towards one another. This might make the couple feel as … Read more
Waiting?…. Bored?
We are all busy. Hectic busy, that maybe we do not notice that today is a sunny day, or that we have worn our top inside out. Being busy for most people, makes us hate, despise and get irritated if … Read more
PROTECTION AGAINST BULLYING: Go psychological not physical
My great grandfather used to tell us that sticks and stone may hurt our bones, but words will never do unless we allow them to. There is some sense to it, although I do not believe I ever managed to … Read more
I Can’t Decide
Decisions are a part of life. We decide on short-term things, such as what to wear, what to eat, where to go for a walk. These are short term decisions which generally do not impact our life that much (unless … Read more
Can you wear my hat?
Dr. Edward De Bono created what is known as the 6 Thinking Hats. This name is derived from the metaphor “to put on different hats” – which means that someone looks at the same issue from different perspectives. This type … Read more
Problemi bl-erezzjoni
Jiena raġel ta’ 35 sena u qiegħed f’relazzjoni relattivament ġdida. Hija mara sabiħa ħafna kemm fiżikament u kemm bħala persuna u sinċerament naħseb li sibt il-‘waħda’. Diġà kellna x’naqsmu ma’ xulxin diversi drabi u qatt ma kellna problemi pero’ nistħi … Read more
Let’s talk..fat!
How many times have we heard the phrases, ‘’I really need to hit the gym’’ , ‘’diet as of next Monday’’ or ‘’look at this big fat belly!’’ These are what we call fat talk. Mimi Nichter (2000) explains fat … Read more