Articles written by Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen
All 477 articles written by Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen
Category: Counseling
Pet therapy includes psychologists who bring their pets (dogs, mostly) to counseling sessions with clients. Here are things to consider before combining dogs and therapy. more...
How Much Do Psychologists Make?: Salary Earnings for Different Jobs or Careers in Psychology
Category: Psychology (general)
Psychologists earn less than psychiatrists, but can still make good money! Certain factors, such the type of job in psychology, affect a psychologist's salary earnings. more...
Category: Child Psychology
Teenagers struggling with depression or anxiety can't always ask their parents for help. Here are other solutions for depressed or anxious teens. more...
Category: Counseling
A psychology career is rewarding in many ways - especially if the therapist possesses most or all of these qualities of good psychologists! more...
How to Decide About Getting Divorced: Four Options for Married Couples in an Unhappy Marriage
Category: Couples Counselling
Even unhappily married couples struggle with the decision to get a divorce. These options for unhappy marriages may help partners make the best decision for everyone. more...
How to Become a Psychologist: Steps to Getting Undergraduate and Graduate Psychology Degrees
Category: Psychology (general)
Working with people is a popular reason to become a psychologist. These steps to getting a psychology degree include information about undergrad and grad level studies. more...
Category: Blogs
Many freelance writers and bloggers enjoy reviewing products such as software, books, & DVDs for their blogs or websites. Here are five ways to find free products. more...
Category: Freelance Writing (general)
New freelance writers worry that other writers or magazine editors will "steal" article ideas. These reasons to pitch detailed query letters will ease those concerns! more...
Triggers of Bipolar Disorder: The Causes of Episodes or Symptoms of Manic Depression
Category: Clinical Psychology
Symptoms of bipolar disorder (once known as manic depression) are triggered by certain activities or events. Knowing triggers can help with this psychological disorder. more...
How Does Anorexia Start?: Identifying the Causes and Eating Disorder Treatments for Anorexics
Category: Clinical Psychology
Learning how anorexia nervosa starts is a major step towards treating it. This insight into the causes and treatments of eating disorders may help people with anorexia. more...
Category: Counseling
Is a friend or family member struggling with depression, schizophrenia, or another mental health issue? Here's how to help someone with a psychological disorder. more...
Category: Clinical Psychology
People with depression who don't get help or treatment are at an increased risk for physical illnesses. Here's how antidepressants and therapy affect long-term health. more...
How Sleeplessness Leads to Poor Marriages: 3 Steps to a Good Night’s Rest and a Better Relationship
Category: Couples Counselling
Sleepless nights and insomnia can lead to marriage breakdown. Here's how sleep affects relationships, and three ways to improve sleeping patterns and marriages. more...
Category: Psychology (general)
You can make more money on your investments if you know your psychology and money personality! Here are four ways to increase earnings in mutual funds, stocks, or bonds. more...
What to Do With Your Psychology Degree: Career Choices in the Human or Social Sciences Field
Category: Psychology (general)
Whether you already have a psychology degree or are considering a psych major for your undergrad or grad studies, this information will help you make a career choice! more...
Category: Psychology (general)
This summary of treatments for psychological disorders includes psychoanalysis, cognitive-behavior therapy, & biomedical treatments. Here's help for mental health issues! more...
Staying Healthy After a Job Promotion: How to Decrease Workplace Stress When You Advance a Level
Category: Psychology (general)
New psychology research shows that workplace promotions increase mental strain and stress on the job. Here are four ways to stay healthy after advancing at work. more...
Category: Psychology (general)
Some Big Five Personality Traits, such as high extraversion, lead to healthy aging and a longer life. Here's how personality traits predict longevity. more...
Category: Psychology (general)
In this Q & A, author & psychologist Barry Schwartz reveals what surprised him most about his bestselling book, The Paradox of Choice, & suggests how to deal with regret. more...
Category: Cognitive Psychology
Research shows that colors affect your emotional and physical health. A color intuitive shares how red, blue, and green affects your brain and body in different ways. more...
Category: Psychology (general)
This Q & A with Dr. Ojile, creator of Clayton Sleep Institute, reveals several ways to get a better sleep. These are effective treatment tips for temporary insomnia! more...
How Video Games Reduce PTSD: Decreasing Symptoms of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Category: Clinical Psychology
Research shows that video games can decrease symptoms of post traumatic stress disorder, which revolves around anxiety. Playing Tetris in particular reduces PTSD! more...
Category: Clinical Psychology
New research shows that psychotherapy and drug therapy are effective treatments for Body Dysmorphic Disorder. Here's the best way to overcome this body image disorder. more...
Category: Psychology (general)
Women are attracted to men with facial scars (such as Brad Pitt!). Here's why they find scars appealing, plus a list of traits women want in potential dating partners. more...
How Equine Assisted Psychotherapy Works: A Therapist Explains Horse-Centered Therapy or Hippotherapy
Category: Counseling
Equine Assisted Psychotherapy pairs horses with people to overcome emotional issues, conditions, & physical trauma - similar to traditional psychological counseling. more...
Coping with Pet Loss at Christmas: How to Deal with the Death of Your Dog or Cat During the Holidays
Category: Psychology (general)
Coping with the death of your dog at cat at Christmas can take the joy out of the holiday season. Here are 5 ways to cope with pet loss over Christmas and New Year's Eve. more...
Category: Psychology (general)
Though most people don't want blenders or vacuum cleaners for Christmas, there are times that practical holiday gifts for him or her are welcome! Here's when to buy them. more...
Category: Psychology (general)
Couples who participate in Christmas traditions together build a better marriage, say researchers from Syracuse University. Here are 5 holiday rituals to celebrate! more...
How to Decrease Holiday Stress: 10 Tips for Overcoming Depression at Christmas and Thanksgiving
Category: Psychology (general)
Both Thanksgiving & Christmas can be stressful holidays, especially if you're already struggling with a touch of depression. Try these 10 tips to decrease holiday stress! more...
Category: Child Psychology
New research in adolescent psychology reveals a fascinating link between religion and a teen's mood. Going to church may be a cause of childhood depression. more...
Category: Family Counselling
Marriage and family counselor Lisa Kift and marriage expert Mort Fertel share their secrets of a happy marriage, and offer tips on staying in love with your partner. more...
Cosmetic Surgery Addiction: A New York Plastic Surgeon Describes Symptoms & Treatments
Category: Clinical Psychology
Dr. Robert Guida, a Manhattan Facial Cosmetic Surgeon at the New York Center for Plastic Surgery, describes the symptoms and treatments for plastic surgery addiction. more...
Category: Psychology (general)
Black cats, Halloween costumes, candy apples - oh my! Halloween is full of tricks & treats, but it can also be demanding. Here are 13 tips for a stress-free Halloween. more...
Therapeutic Clowns for Sick Kids: How Humor Helps Heal Children with Cancer & Other Illnesses
Category: Child Psychology
Therapeutic clowning is more than entertaining sick kids. Clowns in hospitals reduce stress for parents of children with cancer & even help solve medical mysteries. more...
How to Study for Psychology Tests: 7 Ways to Get Good Grades in Your Social Science Classes
Category: Psychology (general)
Studying for psychology is different than studying for math, English, or science. Here are 7 psychology study tips for learning the material and getting good grades. more...
Helping Your Child Succeed at School: How Parental Involvement Affects a Student’s Grades
Category: Developmental Psychology
Getting good grades is easier for students when parents are involved in their education. Here are 7 ways to help your child succeed at school. more...
Childhood Depression: Recognizing Symptoms of Extreme Sadness in Adolescents
Category: Child Psychology
Childhood depression is more than having "the blues" or being sad about losing a friend or getting poor grades. Childhood depression is a serious mental health condition. more...
Sad People Are More Productive: How Unhappy Children Learn Better & Sad Employees Work Harder
Category: Cognitive Psychology
Not only do sad children learn better, but unhappy employees are more productive. Here's the latest psychological research about mood and performance. more...
Overcoming Airplane Anxieties: How Guided Imagery Reduces Panic Attacks Caused by Fear of Flying
Category: Hypnotherapy
Psychologist and hypnotherapist Bruce Eimer shares one way to overcome fear of flying and panic attacks caused by airplane anxieties. Read Donna's story of success! more...
Stop Talking About Your Problems: Refusing to Express Your Feelings Can Make You Healthy & Happy
Category: Psychology (general)
If you can't talk about your problems, you may be physically & emotionally healthier than those who do express their feelings. Psychologist Mark Seery explains why. more...
Accepting Your Introverted Traits: How to Be Yourself in a World of Extroverted Personalities
Category: Psychology (general)
If you have introverted personality traits, people may label you antisocial or push you to be more outgoing. Here's how to decide if you should change your personality. more...
Causes of Post-Natal Depression: Giving Birth to Male Infants May Trigger the Baby Blues
Category: Psychology (general)
Recent research on the causes of post-natal depression & the effect of giving birth to male infants. Plus, info on the connection between baby blues & breast feeding. more...
The Benefits of Joining a Fan Club: How Admiring Celebrities or Movie Stars Increase Self-Esteem
Category: Psychology (general)
If you're struggling with low self-esteem, try joining a rock star's fan club. Here are the benefits of being a fan, & how celebrities increase feelings of self-worth. more...
Office Pools & Unhappiness at Work: How Betting on Games on the Job Increases Anxiety & Worry
Category: Psychology (general)
Betting in NHL hockey pools or on Survivor at work, or guessing a coworker's baby's birth weight could increase your stress level & decrease your happiness at work. more...
How to Look Good Naked Reality TV: Carson Kressley's New Show Helps Women Stop Hating Their Bodies
Category: Psychology (general)
Oprah Winfrey interviewed Carson Kressley about his reality TV show, "How to Look Good Naked." He helps women cope with body image issues, such as self-loathing and fear. more...
Emotional & Physical Husband Abuse: How Domestic Violence Affects a Man’s Health & Self-Image
Category: Couples Counselling
It's a myth that few men experience domestic violence. Here's an inside look into the prevalence and health effects of emotional and physical husband abuse. more...
When a Loved One Commits Suicide: Coping with Suicide Notes, Feelings of Guilt, & Social Isolation
Category: Suicide
When someone you love takes his or her own life, the social isolation and stigma may exacerbate feelings of grief. Here are several myths and facts about suicide. more...
Why Relationships End: The 10 Most Common Problems Couples Face
Category: Psychology (general)
Conflict, stress, and dissatisfaction are part of all love relationships. Knowing the common reasons for failed relationships can help you heal - and learn to love again. more...
When You're a Victim of Sex Abuse: The Long-term Consequences of Childhood Sexual Abuse
Category: Clinical Psychology
After being sexually molested as children, adults may experience emotional & psychological effects, such as intimate relationship problems, insomnia, or eating disorders. more...
The 5 Stages of Flirting: How Potential Partners Attract One Another & Start Dating
Category: Psychology (general)
A difference between male & female flirting is that women initiate contact & men make the final move (but not always). Here's the stages of flirting & how flirting works. more...
Natural Treatments for Chronic Pain: 5 Ways to Reduce Symptoms of Long-Term Illness
Category: Psychology (general)
Chronic pain is physically, emotionally, and mentally exhausting. These natural treatments for long-term illness are therapies that strengthen the mind, body, and soul. more...
Hypnotherapy for Eating Disorders: How Hypnosis Can Treat Bulimia, Anorexia Nervosa, & Binge Eating
Category: Hypnotherapy
Hypnotherapy helps reprogram negative thoughts and emotions. Here's how hypnosis can treat eating disorders such as bulimia, anorexia, binge eating & chronic dieting. more...
How to Improve Your Brain Health: 10 Ways to Increase Memory and Concentration
Category: Cognitive Psychology
A healthy brain not only improves your memory and concentration, it reduces the risk of Alzheimers and other diseases. Here are 10 ways to increase your cognitive skills! more...
Oprah Interviews Barbara Walters: The First Lady of Television Tells All About Her Life
Category: TV Stars
Barbara Walters candidly discusses The View, her new tell-all memoir called Audition, and her life. If you missed the Oprah Winfrey show, it's all here! more...
Facts about Female Killers: How the Motives & Weapons of Murderesses Differ from Murderers
Category: Clinical Psychology
Here, you'll find a brief description of several famous Angels of Death & Black Widows, plus an explanation of how female serial killers differ from male serial killers. more...
When Goals Become Obsessions: How to Deal with the Frustration of Obstacles & Unmet Goals
Category: Psychology (general)
Psychologist Roger Hock explains how obsessive-compulsive behavior can be related to unmet goals. What happens when we don't achieve our goals as quickly as we'd like? more...
Category: Child Psychology
Stressed children may exhibit aggressive behavior, bed-wetting, or anxiety. Here's how family and play therapy can help kids cope with negative emotions. more...
New Research on Eating Disorders: Anorexia, Binging, & Unhealthy Eating Habits Affect 65% of Women
Category: Psychology (general)
A new online eating disorders survey reveals that most women struggle with binge eating, anorexia, or other unhealthy eating habits. Here's why the results are skewed. more...
When You Hate Your Job: Marcus Buckingham Shares Career Advice on the Oprah Winfrey Show
Category: Psychology (general)
A recent Oprah Winfrey show revealed that 84% of employees are unhappy at work. Career expert Marcus Buckingham shares how you can learn to love your job. more...
What Your Hair Says About You: Discovering Personality Traits Through Women’s Hairstyles
Category: Psychology (general)
The length, style, volume and color of your hair can reveal your personality traits. Hairstyle can be one of the easiest types of nonverbal communication to decipher. more...
6 Easy Ways to Celebrate Earth Day: Keeping Our Planet Healthy & Green Throughout April & Beyond
Category: Environmental Activism
Going green on Earth Day, and giving our planet a little tender loving care, is easier than you think! These environmental activities are easy, quick, and inexpensive. more...
How To Be a Maid of Honor: The Responsibilities of this Traditional Wedding Role
Category: Wedding Planning (general)
This maid of honor has more of a role to play than any other member of the bridal party. Here's how to be the best maid of honor possible, and have fun too! more...
Reading People at Work: What Office Props & Work Settings Reveal About Personality
Category: Psychology (general)
Workplace props, such as calendars and desktop items, can be easier to read than body language or non-verbal communication. Here's what office props reveal about people. more...
Overcoming Your Fear of Success: 6 Ways to Stop Sabotaging Relationships, Career, & Life Goals
Category: Psychology (general)
Overcoming fear of success involves learning how to stop sabotaging your relationships, career & life goals. more...
How Fear of Success Works: Signs of Self-Sabotaging Your Relationships & Goals, & Why You Do It
Category: Psychology (general)
Self-sabotage may occur when you're subconsciously afraid of succeeding. Here's how fear of success, perfectionism, and self-sabotage combine to hold you back. more...
Green Travel Tips That Save Money: How to Reduce Waste & Lower Carbon Emissions on Vacation
Category: Green/Simple Living (general)
Eco-friendly vacations are easier - and more fun - than you think. Here are 10 ways to save money on vacation and be kind to the planet at the same time. more...
New Research on Depression: Quick Facts about the “Common Cold” of Mental Health
Category: Clinical Psychology
Did you know that nature & nurture combine to increase the risk of depression? Here's the new research on this mood disorder, plus new information about antidepressants. more...
The Science of the Perfect Lover: Research Reveals the Factors Influencing Romantic Relationships
Category: Psychology (general)
When you're looking for your ideal love match, consider these factors that influence romantic relationships. Some of the reasons we fall in love aren't in our control. more...
Therapy Jobs in Psychology: Counseling Careers in Art, Music, Dance & Horticulture
Category: Analytical Psychology
Music therapy, dance therapy, horticultural therapy & art therapy are legitimate careers in psychology. Plus, here are links to professional psychology associations. more...
Types of Psychology: A Complete List & Definition of the Specialties in Human Behavior
Category: Psychology (general)
The broad field of psychology encompasses numerous specialties or disciplines. This list of specialities within the study of human behavior includes brief definitions. more...
Girls & Attention Deficit Disorder: Teens with ADHD at Risk for Depression & Eating Disorders
Category: Developmental Psychology
New psychological research shows that adolescent girls with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder are more likely to struggle with depression and eating disorders. more...
How Stress Affects Your Memory: The Relationship Between Short-term Anxiety & Brain Functioning
Category: Cognitive Psychology
Scientists already knew that long-term stress impairs learning and memory. Now, research shows that even short-term stress affects cognitive skills. more...
Psychological Stress & Your Health: How Tension Affects Breast Cancer, Heart Disease, and Impotence
Category: Psychology (general)
New research shows how psychological stress hormones physically affect breast cancer, heart health, and impotence. Plus, links to articles about coping with stress. more...
Personality Traits of Lefties: The Psychological Characteristics of Left-handed People
Category: Psychology (general)
If you're left-handed, your personality traits may include resiliency & independence. Here are a few fascinating facts about left-handed people, lefties, or Southpaws. more...
Category: Psychology (general)
These natural tips for healthy physical intimacy will help increase your male and female libido levels, which will make your relationship or marriage stronger. more...
Category: Behavioural Therapy
Decades after child abuse is over, people still suffer from depression, migraines, addictions and more use of health care services. Here's 5 ways to deal with past abuse. more...
10 Foods That Fight Disease: How Antioxidants Improve Health and Guard Against Cancer and Stroke
Category: Food Facts
Certain foods fight diseases such as heart attacks, strokes, and cancer. Here's how the antioxidants in fruits and vegetables improve health and build immunity. more...
10 Ways to Fight Fatigue: How to Feel Alert and Energized All Day
Category: Psychology (general)
Millions of people have barely enough energy to get through the day, much less pursue their dreams & goals! Here's 10 ways to fight fatigue & feel energized all day long. more...
The Best 10 Wedding Planning Websites: Internet and Web Resources for Brides, Grooms and Honeymoons
Category: Wedding Planning (general)
These are the best ten wedding websites, to help brides and grooms plan perfect nuptials and honeymoons! Wedding planning is easier when you can work online... more...
Inspiration from Princess Diana: How Lady Di Spencer Became The People’s Princess
Category: Historical Biographies (general)
This brief biography of Princess Diana highlights her life and achievements, and features a poem and quotation from Lady Di herself. more...
Sugarfree Food Causes Weight Gain: How & Why Zero Calorie Artificial Sweeteners Add Extra Pounds
Category: Weight Loss (general)
Artificial sweeteners don't work as a weight loss technique. Here's how zero calorie sugar substitutes increase weight gain, plus several links to weight loss articles. more...
Divorce Parties & Breakup Cakes: Products to Help You Get over Betrayals and Cheating Lovers
Category: Psychology (general)
Products for the newly divorced, such as breakup cakes and wedding ring coffins, can be a healthy part of the healing process. Here's what they are and how they help. more...
Valentine’s Day for Introverts: 5 Ways to Say “I Love You” for the Shy, Quiet Types
Category: Psychology (general)
Celebrating Valentine's Day for introverts is different, especially if extroverts are involved. Here are 5 ways to say "I love you" for shy people in love with extroverts more...
Category: Freelance Writing (general)
Both new and established writers can find it hard to find ideas to write about! These tips will help freelancers and bloggers create articles for magazines and websites. more...
Inspiration from Frida Kahlo: This Passionate Artist & Lover Was More Than Diego Rivera's Wife
Category: Historical Biographies (general)
Some say Frida Kahlo was Mexico's greatest artist. She married Diego Rivera twice, and was reported to have had affairs with Trotsky and Noguchi. more...
Causes of Agoraphobia: Explaining the Fear of Being Away from Home
Category: Agoraphobia
To be effective, agoraphobia treatments should take into consideration the causes of agoraphobia. Here are several reasons people struggle with this anxiety disorder. more...
How Guided Imagery Works: Visualization Reduces Anxiety, Speeds Healing & Eases Chronic Pain
Category: Psychology (general)
Guided imagery directly affects the emotional control center of the brain. Here's how therapeutic relaxation works, and the proven health benefits of visualization. more...
Coping With Rejection Letters: Writing Quotations About Failures, Hope, & Not Quitting Freelancing
Category: Freelance Writing (general)
Writing nonfiction articles or poetry means you'll cope with a plethora of rejection letters. Polish your perseverance, patience & hope with these writers' tips & quotes. more...
Why Stars Struggle with Addictions: The Price of Fame May Be Higher Than We Realize
Category: Child Psychology
Actor Heath Ledger was famous, handsome, wealthy, & talented. On January 22, 2008, he was found dead of a possible overdose in his apartment in Manhattan. Ledger was 28. more...
How to Find a Family Therapist: 5 Ways to Choose a Good Marriage Counselor
Category: Family Counselling
Psychotherapy or marriage counseling provides insight into how you & your partner relate. Family therapy can improve your relationship, or ease the separation process. more...
Organic Wines & Beers in British Columbia: Eco-Friendly Wineries in BC, Canada
Category: Green/Simple Living (general)
Organic wines & beers in British Columbia aren't grown in soil with pesticides, herbicides or chemical fertilizers. Here is a summary of some eco-friendly wineries in BC. more...
How to Increase Your Creativity: 10 Ways to Generate Ideas, Inspiration, & Productivity
Category: Psychology (general)
Increasing your creativity leads to more motivation, inspiration, & productivity at work and home. These 10 ways to generate more ideas add inspiration & pizzazz to life. more...
Category: Psychology (general)
These ideas for Valentine's Day gifts will soothe a working mom's mind, body and soul. Say "I love you" by reducing her stress and boosting her emotional health. more...
What Makes People Fall in Love: A Psychologist Explains the Chemistry in Romantic Relationships
Category: Psychology (general)
Lovers throughout the ages have asked "Why doesn't he love me?" & "Can I make her love me?" Here's what makes people fall in love, from a psychologist's perspective. more...
Romantic Valentine's Day Gifts: 11 Ways to Say I Love You, With Cupid's Help
Category: Marriage (general)
These romantic Valentine's Day gifts going beyond chocolate, lingerie and candlelight dinners. Here are 11 romantic ways to say "I love you", to seal your relationship. more...
Causes of Marital Infidelity for Men and Women: How Relationship Problems Lead to Marital Affairs
Category: Couples Counselling
If you're trying to save your marriage after infidelity, knowing why your partner cheated can help you survive the affair. A psychologist offers this relationship advice. more...
Flirting Versus Cheating: 5 Ways to Know When You’re Being Unfaithful With Strangers
Category: Psychology (general)
Here are five main differences between flirting and cheating. As long as you stay away from the more serious emotional cheating, flirting can be harmless and fun! more...
The Benefits of Teen Mentoring: Peer Mentors Can Help Prevent Smoking & Drug Addictions in Teenagers
Category: Teen Culture
The benefits of teen mentoring include more self-confidence and higher self-esteem. Research shows that peer mentors help prevent smoking, depression and addictions. more...
Green Money Saving Tips: Spend Less, Feel Better About Your Purchases, & Be Kind to the Earth
Category: Green/Simple Living (general)
These eco-friendly money saving tips will reduce stress and keep you emotionally healthy. Here are 5 ways to spend less money and lighten your footprint. more...
Changing Your Personality Traits: When You Change Your Characteristics, You Change Your Life
Category: Psychology (general)
To change your life, consider changing your personality traits. Here's what personality psychology reveals about changing your characteristics. more...
Weight Loss Motivation That Lasts: 5 Ways to Incorporate a Healthy Diet Plan Into Daily Life
Category: Weight Loss Motivators
To be effective, weight loss motivation has to last for the long term. Here are five ways to incorporate a healthy diet plan into your daily life, for permanent fat loss! more...
Dating for Introverts: How Introverted People Can Enjoy the Singles Scene
Category: Dating Advice
Dating for introverts can be difficult: meeting new people, making small talk, making the first move. These tips will help introverted people enjoy the singles scene. more...
Grieving at Christmas: How to Cope With Death During the Holiday Season
Category: Family Counselling
If you're mourning a loss this Christmas, the holiday glam and seasonal lights can make you feel terrible . Here's how to cope with death during the holiday season. more...
Introverted Personality Traits at Work: How Introverts Can Succeed in the Workplace
Category: Psychology (general)
Some jobs require traits that aren't natural for introverts. Understanding introverted personality characteristics makes it easier for introverts to succeed at work. more...
5 Ways to Find Your True Identity: How Confidence and Self-Improvement Makes Your Life Good
Category: Psychology (general)
Self-improvement involves finding your true identity and authentic self. These five ways to find yourself will strengthen your confidence and make your life good! more...
Creating New Christmas Traditions: 5 Ideas for New Family Traditions & Holiday Celebrations
Category: Psychology (general)
Family traditions & holiday celebrations strengthen family bonds. Creating new Christmas traditions will unite new & help existing families cope with grief at Christmas. more...
How to Tell if You're An Introvert: An Easy Test to Determine Introverted Personality Traits
Category: Behavioural Therapy
This test for introversion will reveal whether you're an introvert or extrovert - or a little of both. It's a simple, effective self-assessment tool for introverts. more...
Causes of Anxiety Disorders: Insomnia, Life Stress, and Physical Triggers of Anxious Thoughts
Category: Phobias/Anxiety
Anxiety disorders are caused by different physical conditions and life events. Genetics, chronic insomnia, chemical imbalances and trauma can cause anxious behaviors. more...
Unique Christmas Presents: Say “I Love You” with these Creative Gift Ideas
Category: Psychology (general)
Keeping your relationship strong during the stressful holiday season can be tough. Try these unique Christmas gifts, which are also eco-friendly ways to say "I love you." more...
How To Recognize A Womanizer: Personality Traits of Casanovas Who Are Hooked on the Hunt
Category: Dating (general)
Casanovas, womanizers, lady killers, lotharios and tom cats are different words for the same type of men. Here's how to spot and resist a womanizer. more...
Finding More Time in Your Day: 10 Ways to Make Time For Yourself (and Simplify Your Life!)
Category: Psychology (general)
Making time for yourself will create emotional, physical, and mental health, especially during stressful holiday seasons. Here are 15 ways to make more time. more...
Introverts' Holiday Stress: A Holiday Survival Guide for Introverted, Shy and Low-Key People
Category: Child Psychology
Introverted personalities may feel more anxious over the holidays (Thanksgiving stress, Christmas tension, Easter anxiety). Here are 3 ways to cope with holiday stress. more...
Physical Effects of Child Abuse: Surviving Neglect, Physical Abuse, Sexual Abuse & Emotional Abuse
Category: Developmental Psychology
The effects of physical child abuse range from depression to rage. Here's how to survive child abuse - even if you're no longer an abused kid. more...
Romantic Christmas Gifts: Show Holiday Love with These 10 Great Gifts for Lovers
Category: Psychology (general)
These 10 romantic Christmas gift ideas will show your love without breaking your budget. Bonus: 11 eco-friendly Christmas gifts for lovers (which are romantic, too!). more...
10 Ways to Reduce Kids’ Stress: Recognize Holiday Anxiety & Help Children Calm Down at Christmas
Category: Developmental Psychology
Kids love Christmas, but they too feel stress & anxiety over the holidays, especially if parents are stressed. These 10 tips will help children cope with holiday anxiety. more...
Why Do Emotional Eaters Regain Weight?: How to Stop the Craving to Snack Mindlessly
Category: Psychology (general)
Emotional eaters eat to avoid feelings of depression, stress, sadness, anger, hurt or frustration. Unfortunately, the craving to snack mindlessly leads to weight gain. more...
What is Music Therapy?: Sound Medicine That Heals, Uplifts and Offers Hope
Category: Analytical Psychology
Check out these emotional, spiritual and physical effects of music therapy. Music helps with the grieving process and can teach stroke victims to walk again. more...
4 Ways to Overcome Christmas Stress: Coping With Anxiety During the Holiday Season
Category: Psychology (general)
These four ways to cope with the stress of the holiday season will help keep anxiety levels low over Christmas and the New Year... more...
Protecting Personal Boundaries: How to Recognize Collapsed, Inflexible and Unhealthy Boundaries
Category: Child Psychology
Personal boundaries are key to healthy relationships. Here, learn about unhealthy versus healthy boundaries, and how to establish your personal boundaries. more...
65 Ways to Reduce Holiday Stress: Guaranteed Tips and Tricks for Destressing Over the Holiday Season
Category: Phobias/Anxiety
Destressing is the best way to make your holidays happy. These 65 ways to reduce holiday stress will ensure your holiday season is less stressful, happier and healthier. more...
Coping with Stress and Anxiety: Easy Techniques to Reduce Feelings of Anxiety, Stress and Fear
Category: Child Psychology
Stress relief and anxiety management includes listening to music, visualization, and distinguishing between reality and fantasy. more...
If You Can't Fall Asleep Fast: 78 Things to Do When You're Struggling With Chronic Insomnia
Category: Psychology (general)
When you can't fall asleep fast, you make it worse by tossing and turning. To beat insomnia, try these 78 things to do when you can't sleep. You won't be bored! more...
Psychological Bullying: Peer Victimization at School, at Work, and at Home
Category: Developmental Psychology
Bullying isn't limited to pushes ahd punches in the schoolyard. Psychological bullying is behavior that intentionally harms another person, and has nasty consequences. more...
Category: Child Psychology
An effective treatment for depressed teenagers or children is combination therapy, which blends of antidepressants and cognitive-behavioral talk therapy. more...
Seasonal Affective Disorder Signs and Treatments: Light Box Therapy for Winter Depression or SAD
Category: Clinical Psychology
Seasonal Affective Disorder or winter depression affects 10-20% of the US population. Here are several treatments, including SAD light box therapy. more...
Avoiding Emotional Infidelity: 10 Rules That Protect Your Marriage From Emotional Affairs
Category: Child Psychology
Emotional cheating involves personal intimacy with someone other than your spouse or partner. Emotional infidelity can be harder on a marriage than adultery. more...
The Risks of Liposuction: Minimizing the Complications of Weight Loss Surgeries
Category: Psychology (general)
The risks of liposuction or cosmetic surgery can go beyond money or hospital time. Women who suffer or die after liposuction pay a huge price for weight loss surgery. more...
Anorexia a Psychological Problem: Fashion Designers Say Anorexia Isn't Caused by Models or Industry
Category: Psychology (general)
Experts say Italian ads featuring anorexic model Isabelle Caro encourage women to starve themselves, but fashion designers insist anorexia is a psychological problem. more...
How to Keep Your Job: 10 Tips for Staying Employed and Improving Work Performance
Category: Psychology (general)
Career counseling isn't necessary for you to learn how to keep your job! These 10 tips for staying employed and improving your work performance will keep your boss happy. more...
What is the Best Way to Lose Fat?: Information About Jenny Craig, LA Weight Loss and Weight Watchers
Category: Psychology (general)
Jenny Craig, LA Weight Loss, and Weight Watchers are three of the most popular fat loss programs. But, if you're not emotionally ready, even the best program won't help! more...
Autism Symptoms and Treatments: Possible Causes and Effective Remedies for Kids with Autism
Category: Developmental Psychology
A natural perspective on the causes, symptoms, and treatments for childhood autism. This recent autism information includes information about natural treatments. more...
Overcoming Male Sexual Dysfunction: Natural Supplements for Impotence & Other Intimacy Problems
Category: Men's Sexual Health
Male sexual dysfunction includes impotence & erectile problems, & it can be psychological or physical in nature, or both. Here are some natural supplements & solutions. more...
Psychology Articles: Relationships, Personality Traits, Abnormal Behavior, & Intimacy
Category: Psychology (general)
These psychology articles include psychological disorders, fear of intimacy, signs of depression, stages of love, introvert personality traits and emotional cheating more...
Antidepressants and Suicide: Teenage Depression and Suicide Rates are Increasing
Category: Suicide
What researchers have learned in their studies of antidepressants and teens; they're trying to discover if antidepressants increase teenage depression and suicide rates. more...
The Emotional Benefits of Exercise: The Health Benefits of Fitness Include Self Confidence & Insight
Category: Psychology (general)
The psychological & physical benefits of fitness goes beyond weight loss, to include self esteem, self confidence and insight. Here's 11 emotional benefits of exercise. more...
Internet Addiction Treatment: Signs of Addiction and Treatment Advice for Internet Addicts
Category: Psychology (general)
Psychologists who classify Internet addictions as extreme addictive disorders and compare them to alcohol addictions are taking Internet surfing to a whole new level. more...
When You're Looking For Work: How to Stay Healthy & Happy While Job Hunting
Category: Psychology (general)
Looking for work can be stressful and exhausting. Here's how you can stay healthy while job hunting, which will increase your chances of getting hired. more...
Gossiping at Work: Talking About Your Coworkers Makes You Look Bad
Category: Psychology (general)
When you talk about your coworkers you look bad because your listener will attribute those negative traits to you. Here's how workplace gossip can backfire. more...
Single Parents Dating: Look Before You Leap Into the Singles Pool
Category: Single Parent Dating
Dating after divorce or single parent dating can have negative effects on kids of divorced parents. Here's recent research, & some pros & cons of dating after divorce. more...
The Positive Power of Failure: Successful Entrepreneurs Regain Control After Devastating Setbacks
Category: Psychology (general)
Entrepreneurs are risk takers and less cautious by nature, which means they'll face failure regularly. Successful entrepreneurs tap into the positive power of failure. more...
Work from Home Disadvantages: How to Overcome the Challenges of the Telecommute
Category: Psychology (general)
When you work from home or telecommute you may have more flexibility & freedom, but there are disadvantages. Learn how to get the most out of working from home! more...
Overweight Kids Miss More School: Help Your Obese Child Lose Weight, Fit In, & Enjoy Life!
Category: Developmental Psychology
Obese children miss more school than their peers, setting themselves up for increased drug use, pregnancy & other problems later in life. Try these weight loss tips. more...
Baby DVDs & Child Development: Language Acquisition Products May Do More Harm Than Good
Category: Developmental Psychology
If you're considering child development courses or language acquisition products like Baby Einstein to teach your baby new words, be sure to do the research first. more...
Category: Psychology (general)
In The Feminine Mistake, Leslie Bennetts says working mothers are less likely to struggle with depression than stay at home moms. Are moms with jobs or careers healthier? more...
If You Want to Go Back to Work: Tips For Stay-at-Home Moms Who Plan to Return to the Labor Force
Category: Psychology (general)
Here's what to do if you're a stay-at-home mom or dad who wants to go back to work one day. These tips will ease the often painful transition to the labor force. more...
Marijuana Triggers Mental Illness: Marijuana May Not Be Good Medicine
Category: Child Psychology
Marijuana may not be good medicine if it triggers psychosis, hallucinations or psychotic illnesses later in life. Here's evidence of the link between pot & psychosis. more...
Body Image & Weight Loss Articles: Eating Disorders, Emotional Eating, & Healthy Body Weight Info
Category: Psychology (general)
Here's a hub of body image, eating disorder, & weight loss articles. Included is information about adult weight loss camps, emotional eating, anorexia nervosa, & obesity. more...
How Your Friends Make You Fat: Your Social Circle Can Cause Weight Gain (or Weight Loss)
Category: Weight Loss (general)
The psychological motivation to lose weight depends on your pals. Research shows thatyou're more likely to gain weight & stay obese if you have overweight friends more...
How to Stop Worrying: Let Go of Troubling Thoughts
Category: Psychology (general)
When you stop worrying you free the mental & emotional energy you need to live creatively & productively. Learn how to let go of obsessive thinking patterns. more...
Psychology of Happiness: Secrets to Getting & Staying Happy
Category: Child Psychology
Happiness psychology includes flow, a certain need, & failure. Plus, here's a bonus few happiness quotes for an extra pick-me-up! more...
Overcoming Bulimia and Binge Eating: Ways to Stop Overeating and Purging
Category: Cognitive Psychology
Overcoming bulimia goes beyond just stopping the binge and purge cycle, because it's a serious psychological condition. Here are treatment tips for this eating disorder. more...
Health Food Obsessions: Orthorexia Nervosa is a Healthy Eating Disorder
Category: Psychology (general)
Dr Steven Bratman calls them health food junkies because they're obsessed with eating health foods. Here's a description of this eating disorder, orthorexia nervosa. more...
Lululemon & Ayurvedic Cookbooks: Amrita Sondhi Follows Her Passions by Focusing on Ayurvedic Yoga
Category: Psychology (general)
Amrita Sondhi co-created Lululemon athletica with Chip Wilson (Lululemon is famous for yoga wear). She wrote the bestselling Modern Ayurvedic Cookbook & started Movement. more...
Find Psychological Motivation: Use Your Mind, Get Healthy & Stay Motivated to Exercise!
Category: Psychology (general)
These 10 exercise benefits will help you find your healthy weight & keep your motivation to exercise strong. Psychological motivation is key to getting & staying healthy! more...
Get a Natural High & Feel Great!: Bring Back Your Energy, Curiosity, & Optimism
Category: Psychology (general)
To feel & look young again, you don't need a time machine or Botox injections. Here's 80 suggestions to get high naturally; invite your partner along for the ride! more...
Premarital Questions: Questions You Must Discuss Before Getting Married
Category: Psychology (general)
You're getting married! Discuss these premarital questions about money, sex, career & kids. Be willing to accept the answers because they may change your wedding plans. more...
Resisting Temptation: Why You Succumb to Weakness & How to Stop
Category: Child Psychology
Everyone struggles with something: eating too much, yelling at the kids,gambling, watching too much tv, self-abuse, etc. Here's how to make resisting temptation easy more...
How Weight Loss Pills Work: Diet Pills Can Increase Unhealthy Behaviors
Category: Weight Loss Methods
Glaxo Smith Kline's Alli is a new fat absorption pill that supplements healthy lifestyles. It doesn't replace exercise or healthy eating (no weight loss pills do that!). more...
Life Quotations: Short Life Quotations Are Worth A Thousand Words
Category: Psychology (general)
A quotation about life can perfectly capture your thoughts and feelings. Good life quotes help celebrate beginnings, honor endings, and quiet your mind and soul. more...
Depression Help: How to Overcome Sadness Through Self-Care and Compassion
Category: Psychology (general)
Some types of depression require treatments such as antidepressants and talk therapy. Other times, depression help is found through simple self-care and compassion. more...
Healthy Ways to Say I Love You: Keeping Your Relationship Strong & Vibrant
Category: Child Psychology
Learn how to say "I love you" with more than words. These 15 relationship tips will keep your partner happy & your love alive. Good practice even if you're still waiting! more...
Finding Yourself Again: How to Rediscover Who You Are & What You Really Want
Category: Psychology (general)
Have you lost yourself in marriage, raising kids, working overtime, or taking care of elderly parents? Here, find yourself again. Rediscover what you really want in life! more...
Making New Habits: 10 Tips for Making Positive Changes & Breaking Old Habits
Category: Child Psychology
Here are some strategies that work for making new & breaking old habits - whether you want to lose weight, quit smoking, watch less tv, go back to school, or save money. more...
Eating While Sleeping: Consequences & Treatments for Sleep Eating Disorders
Category: Psychology (general)
Sleep eating disorders include involuntarily eating while sleeping, strange combinations of food, & little or no recall the next day. Some treatments help sleep eaters. more...
How to be a Great Daughter in Law: Building a Good Relationship With Your Husband's Mother
Category: Psychology (general)
It's not always the mother in law's fault when in law relationships are rocky! Here's how to be a great daughter in law to your husband's mother. more...
Adoptive Parents Invest More: Parenting Styles Differ If Children Are Adopted or Biological
Category: Psychology (general)
Adoptive parents treat their children differently than biological parents do, in numerous ways. Parenting styles, methods of discipline, and even mealtimes are different. more...
Getting Unstuck With Dr Joy: Dr Joy Browne's Simple Steps to Solving Problems
Category: Child Psychology
Radio shrink Dr Joy Browne writes self-help books & offers solutions to life's intimate problems. Here's her 13 helpful steps for getting unstuck & solving problems. more...
Category: Psychology (general)
"Lurkers" visit but don't participate in chat rooms. Here's why lurkers don't make comments in forums or web site discussions, according to internet psychology. more...
7 Signs of Addictive Relationships: How to Recognize an Unhealthy Marriage or Partnership
Category: Psychology (general)
Intimate relationships can improve your life, or make it miserable! Here are seven sign signs of addictive relationships (which generally make life miserable). more...
High Self-Esteem Equals More Money: Believe in Yourself and Earn Big Bucks?! Research Results Are In
Category: Psychology (general)
Research proves that believing in yourself (healthy self-esteem) translates to a higher financial income - whether you have wealthy parents or not. more...
Secret Quotations: Inspirational Quotations From The Secret Book
Category: Psychology (general)
In The Secret book & DVD, Rhonda Byrne quoted psychologists, philosophers, & other experts. These secret quotations are be the foundation of the Law of Attraction. more...
High or Low Self-Monitors: How Much Do You Care About the Opinions of Others?
Category: Cognitive Psychology
Maybe you care a little what people think; maybe you care alot. Are you a low or high self-monitor? This quiz reveals if you're dependent on the opinions of others. more...
Building Intimacy: Overcoming Isolation in Relationships
Category: Psychology (general)
Intimacy: talking about who you are, what you need & want, & being heard by your partner or friend. This can trigger fear of intimacy. Here's tips for building intimacy. more...
Suicide Myths Busted: Facing Reality is Painful But Necessary
Category: Suicide
The warning signs are best met with open, direct, and honest communication. Do what you can, and at the end of the day forgive yourself no matter what happens. more...
Depressed on Mother's Day: 4 Ways to Cope With Sadness and Despair
Category: Psychology (general)
Many women become depressed on Mother's Day because of infertility, a child's death, or family estrangement. These ways to cope may ease sadness and despair for moms. more...
Health Effects of Marital Conflict: Why a Wife's Health Suffers More Than Her Husband's
Category: Psychology (general)
During marital conflict, it's her health that suffers. Men ruminate less, take less responsibility, & don't focus on marriage as a major source of life satisfaction. more...
Category: Clinical Psychology
The side effects of antidepressants can include blurred vision, dry mouth, and fatigue. Here's how prescribed antidepressants could affect your health and wellness. more...
Marriage Advice For Long-Term Love: Relationship Help to Make Loving Your Partner Easy
Category: Psychology (general)
Staying happily married for the long-term is can be difficult for the happiest of couples! This relationship help and marriage advice will make loving your partner easy. more...
A New Way to Increase Motivation: Exploring a Different Strategy to Achieve Your Life Goals
Category: Cognitive Psychology
Research shows changing your perspective from first to third person is an effective strategy for increasing motivation. Try it; maybe you'll achieve your life goals! more...
Looking Fabulous, Feeling Inferior: Myths About Low Self-Esteem & Plastic Surgery
Category: Cognitive Psychology
Even when you look thin & beautiful, you can feel inferior because healthy self-esteem isn't about your appearance, achievements, or education. more...
The Effects of Sleep Deprivation: How Insomnia Affects Your Physical & Psychological Health
Category: Psychology (general)
Sleep deprivation affects your immune system, self esteem, and memory. Insomnia can even cause weight gain. Here, get help on curing insomnia. more...
Empowering Yourself for Success: Identify Your Locus of Control to Achieve Your Goals
Category: Psychology (general)
To empower yourself, you need an internal locus of control. To take all your power away, assume an external locus of control. Here's how these success strategies work. more...
Recent Research on Suicide: Exploring the Factors Leading to Suicidal Thoughts & Attempts
Category: Suicide
Depression and suicide can be related, but depression doesn't necessarily lead to suicidal thoughts. Other factors have a stronger connection to suicide than depression. more...
Three Bizarre Psychological Cases: Sigmund Freud's Psychotherapy Treatment of the Rat Man & More
Category: Clinical Psychology
Sometimes psychological disorders go beyond depression or denial to bizarre, uncontrollable mental conditions. The Rat Man, Wolf Man, & Anna O. are Freud's famous cases. more...
How to Build a Writing Platform: 10 Ways to Achieve National Visibility for Writers
Category: Writing for Non-Fiction Genres
Here's 10 tips on building your writing platform, plus four extra ways to achieve national visibility and keep your name on the tips of people's tongues. more...
Gorgeous Models Make You Feel Bad: Viewing Magazine & TV Ads Decreases Body Image
Category: Psychology (general)
It's normal to feel depressed, angry, and bad all over about your size and shape after reading magazines with skinny gorgeous cover girl models. Learn how to thrive! more...
Morgellons Disease is a Mystery: An Ancient Psychological Disorder is Diagnosed and Treated
Category: Clinical Psychology
Delusional parasitosis is a rare, time-honored psychiatric disorder in which you feel bugs crawling under your skin. Is Morgellons disease a variation of this disorder? more...
Does God Send Lightning Bolts?: Some Christians Believe God Punishes Unbelievers
Category: Protestantism (general)
Some Christians say that God smites those who don't believe in Christ. These believers think God takes revenge and punishes people who speak out against Christianity. more...
New Research Shows How To Be Happy: Why the Source of Joy and Contentment is in Your Experiences
Category: Psychology (general)
New research from the University of Colorado reveals what makes us happy. The only way to be happy is simple, inexpensive, and easier than you think. more...
Dr Phil McGraw's Love Advice: If You Love Yourself First, You're Ready for a Romantic Relationship
Category: Child Psychology
Dr Phil's love advice is about being ready for romance. You can make someone fall in love with you even when you don't like yourself, but it won't last. more...
Surprising Starvation Facts: When Wasting Away Isn't a Psychological Disorder
Category: Psychology (general)
Researchers are revealing surprising discoveries about malnutrition and starving children worldwide - also known as "child wasting." Is this a new psychological disorder? more...
64 Ways to Say I Love You: A List of Relationship Tips for Lovers
Category: Psychology (general)
Strengthening your relationship can help you overcome fear of intimacy, develop close connections, & spice up your love life. Here's 64 ways to say I love you. more...
Why Some Humor Makes People Laugh: How Black Humor, Good Jokes, and Funny Stories Work
Category: Psychology (general)
One's sense of humor is affected by personality, gender, and intelligence level. Here's why some funny stories and good jokes make people laugh, and others fall flat. more...
Surviving Schizophrenia: How One Man Copes With a Mentally Ill Brother
Category: Clinical Psychology
People deal with mental illness differently. Some hide it, it others whisper about it - and some even announce it publicly. Here's how one man is surviving schizophrenia. more...
Types of Personality Disorders: How Your Personal Traits Affect Your Job, Relationships and Goals
Category: Psychology (general)
Your personality traits affect every aspect of your life. This summary of various personality disorders & personality traits is basic psychology. more...
Psychological Disorders: Symptoms, Treatments, & Statistics of Psychological Problems
Category: Clinical Psychology
Here's a guide to various mental illnesses and psychological disorders, such as obsessive compulsion, schizophrenia, phobias, anxiety disorders, and depression. more...
Category: Clinical Psychology
Psychological disorders don't have to ruin lives or relationships! Antipsychotic mediation, psychosocial therapy and surgery are effective treatments for schizophrenia. more...
8 Easy Stress Busters: How to Stop Feeling Anxious, Irritable, and Overwhelmed
Category: Psychology (general)
Let go of stressful feelings to achieve your goals in life and create positive energy. These 8 easy stress busters will change how you think about your life. more...
Why You Shouldn't Watch the News: The Psychological Effects of Current Events
Category: Psychology (general)
You shouldn't watch the news because you'll be more judgmental, isolated, and grumpy. Plus, it could make you dumb, according to the book "How the News Makes Us Dumb." more...
Self Fulfilling Prophecies: How Your Expectations Shape Your Future
Category: Cognitive Psychology
New research shows that group expectations are the strongest predictor of future events. Here's how self fulfilling prophecies work to shape your future. more...
Increasing Your Self-Awareness: How to Live Authenticity and Overcome Your Fears
Category: Psychology (general)
Overcoming your fears will help you live authentically & increase your self-awareness. Here's why finding your identity is so difficult, & how you can live a full life! more...
Signs of Panic Disorders: How to Recognize and Treat Anxiety Attacks
Category: Panic Disorder
Panic attacks or anxiety attacks can be a terrifying part of panic disorder. Treatments of both panic attacks & panic disorder are usually necessary, and not too painful. more...
Getting the Most Out of Book Club: 6 Reasons to Join the Non-Fiction or Novel Discussions
Category: Psychology (general)
Here's how to get the most out of book club. These 6 reasons to discuss novels or non-fiction books will revive the spark, even if you're not part of Oprah's book club. more...
Category: Weight Loss (general)
Fat reduction programs or adult weight loss camps may provide the right motivation to lose weight - and keep it off! Here are 7 ways to lose pounds for good. more...
32 Easy Ways to Lose Weight: The Best Tips for a Healthy Eating Plan - No Dieting!
Category: Weight Loss Methods
Weight loss programs and Zumba workouts aren't for everyone. These easy ways to lose weight loss revolve around healthy eating, no dieting, and loss of a pound a week. more...
Signs of Post Traumatic Stress: Recognizing and Treating This Severe Anxiety Disorder
Category: Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Once called shell shock, post traumatic stress now includes rape and assault victims. Symptoms are varied; treatment includes psychotherapy, support groups, & medication. more...
Achieving Your Goals in Life: Expert Strategies for Personal Success
Category: Psychology (general)
You can achieve your goals in life with these six success strategies. Plus, these expert strategies for personal success are fun & easy to implement. more...
Making Good Decisions: Debunking Decision-Making Myths
Category: Psychology (general)
Can't make up your mind? Here are five simple decision-making strategies to help you make good decisions. more...
The Health Benefits of Yoga: Research Shows How Yoga Affects Your Thoughts, Body & Soul
Category: Psychology (general)
Yoga can improve physical health & psychological disorders. The health benefits of yoga include improved body image, less depression & weight loss. more...
Increasing Self-Confidence For Women: 3 Ways to Build Confidence and Boost Self-Esteem
Category: Cognitive Psychology
Increasing self-confidence helps women achieve professional and personal success. To maximize your potential, try these 3 ways to build confidence & boost self-esteem. more...
Category: Women’s Health (general)
Here's how personality traits - hostility, anxiety, anger - affect your health and immune system. Plus, men and women's personalities have different heart health effects! more...
How Energy Vampires Drain Your Spirit: 11 Ways to Protect Yourself From Negative Influences
Category: Psychology (general)
Do you feel exhausted after being with certain people? That's how energy vampires drain your spirit. Here are 11 ways to protect yourself from these negative influences. more...
The Law of Attraction, Revealed by Oprah: How Rhonda Byrne's Secret Works in Everyday Life
Category: Psychology (general)
Rhonda Byrne's bestselling book The Secret is popular because it works! Once you understand the Law of Attraction, it's easy to apply to daily life & achieve your goals. more...
Obsessive Compulsive Personality Traits: Treatments and Remedies for Anxiety Disorders
Category: Psychology (general)
Feelings of anxiety are a big part of obsessive compulsive disorder. This anxiety disorder is best treated by a combination of cognitive-behavioral and talk therapies. more...
6 Types of Anxiety Disorders: Phobias, Panic Disorder & Social Anxiety Are Treatable & Common
Category: Psychology (general)
Anxiety disorders include obsessive-compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, & generalized anxiety disorder. Here's a summary of 6 types of anxiety disorders. more...
Extroverted Personality Traits: The Differences Between Introverts and Extroverts
Category: Psychology (general)
Sometimes extroverted personality traits can be seen a mile away; other times, it's less obvious. Here are four ways to tell if you're an extrovert or an introvert. more...
The Power of Positive Thinking: 5 Ways to Achieve Your Goals in Life
Category: Psychology (general)
When you change your negative thinking habits, you will achieve your goals in life. Here's 5 ways to use the power of positive thinking in life. more...
The Secret Law of Attraction: Rhonda Byrne on the Oprah Winfrey Show, Revealing Secrets
Category: Psychology (general)
Rhonda Byrne revealed her secret law of attraction on the Oprah Show - but it's not really a secret. The Law of Attraction has been around for centuries, as Byrne states. more...
Fighting a Sexual Compulsion: Dr Phil McGraw Explores Exhibitionism
Category: Clinical Psychology
After exposing himself to 50,000 women & spending 15 years in jail, an exhibitionist moves past his exposure disorder. Is this sexual compulsion treatable? more...
Causes of Depression: The Roots of Sad, Anxious, and Defeated Feelings
Category: Psychology (general)
Causes of depression include loss, unexpressed anger & disturbed brain chemicals. Different causes require different treatments for depression. more...
5 Easy Ways to Say I Love You: Practical Tips on Getting Closer to Your Partner
Category: Psychology (general)
Whether you're lovers or friends with benefits, these 5 easy ways to say "I love you" will enhance your communication, increase your intimacy & get you closer together. more...
Letting Go Of Your Past: How to Deal With Your Mistakes and Move On
Category: Psychology (general)
Letting go of your past includes dealing with death, divorce, or loss. Here's suggestions for facing your failures, saying good-bye, and moving on. more...
Can Divorced Partners Be Friends?: How to Know When to Let Go of Your Ex-Husband or Ex-Wife
Category: Family Counselling
Spending time with your ex-husband or ex-wife may be unavoidable because of kids, but is it healthy for divorced partners to be friends? These suggestions may help. more...
Finding Love on the Internet: What You Need to Know Before Dating Online
Category: Online Dating
Internet dating sites can be highly successful and even fun, but be careful when you're dating online. Consider these factors before you look for love on the internet more...
Why Optimists Are Healthier People: The Personality Trait Optimism Has Health Benefits
Category: Child Psychology
Optimists are healthier & have lower risks of death than pessimists. The latest research shows you can change your Big Five Personality Traits to get healthier & happier. more...
Tips For Improving Self-Confidence: How the Traits of Confident People Boost Your Self-Esteem
Category: Child Psychology
Dr Brian Roet's list of 23 traits of self-confident people will boost your self-esteem. Plus, here's 5 tips for improving self-confidence & being yourself. more...
When Someone You Love is Depressed: Coping With Your Partner's Depression
Category: Depression
These suggestions for what to do when someone you love is depressed may help you cope with depression. Included are links to the causes and treatments of depression. more...
The Big Five Personality Traits: Your Personal Dimensions Affect All Aspects of Life
Category: Psychology (general)
You don't need a Myers Briggs Personality Test to know if your personality type is working for or against you! Here are the Big Five Personality Traits & how they work. more...
8 Signs of Internet Addiction: Millions of Users are Addicted to the World Wide Web
Category: Psychology (general)
Is internet addiction a symptom of other psychological conditions such as depression or obsessive compulsive disorder? Find out here. Plus, 8 signs of internet addiction. more...
Overcoming Addictions: Quit Smoking, Stop Overeating & End Addictive Relationships
Category: Clinical Psychology
Overcoming addictions like smoking, overeating and addictive relationships can be a huge struggle. Try these tips to help you quit smoking or end addictive relationships. more...
Casual Sex is Connected to Fear of Intimacy: How and Why Some People Can't Stop the One Night Stands
Category: Psychology (general)
Risk and mystery makes casual sex more exciting. But, casual sex is linked to fear of intimacy. Here's how fear of intimacy leads to compulsive one night stands. more...
Fear of Intimacy: How to Overcome Anxiety & Fear in Relationships
Category: Psychology (general)
Is your relationship hampered by emotional walls & barriers, secrets & long silences? Fear of intimacy is common in adults, especially if you've been scarred in the past. more...
When A Friendship Is Over: Recognizing When a Friend Ends Your Relationship
Category: Psychology (general)
It's sometimes difficult to recognize when a friendship is over. Here's how to accept that a friend has ended your relationship, and how to learn from lost friends. more...
Dealing With Failure: Tips for Bouncing Back, Surviving Setbacks & Achieving Your Goals
Category: Psychology (general)
Failure can be a strong motivator & guiding force, especially if you learn to survive setbacks. Dealing with failure means bouncing back & achieving your goals. more...
Women Traveling Alone: Benefits for the Woman Who Travels Solo
Category: Psychology (general)
Are you brave enough to travel solo? Women traveling alone enjoy numerous benefits, such as freedom and independence. Plus, three things to prepare you to travel solo. more...
Feel Great About Your Body: 10 Practical Ways to Love the Skin You're In
Category: Psychology (general)
Body image & feeling great about your body isn't just about weight. You'll feel fantastic regardless of your shape & size with these 10 tips! Love the skin you're in. more...
How to Stop Being a People Pleaser: Say No Without Feeling Guilty, Bad, or Embarrassed
Category: Psychology (general)
People pleasers can't say no without feeling guilty or "bad." Here are three ways to balance your needs with the needs of others, and how to stop being a people pleaser! more...
How to Recognize an Eating Disorder: Signs of Bulimia, Anorexia Nervosa, or Body Dysmorphic Disorder
Category: Psychology (general)
Is it a healthy eating habit or an eating disorder? Here are signs of eating disorders, plus treatment options for anorexia nervosa, bulimia, & body dsymorphic disorder. more...
Common Phobias: Recognizing the Difference Between Healthy Fears and Phobic Behavior
Category: Phobias/Anxiety
Common phobias include fear of heights, fear of small spaces, & fear of snakes. Do you have a common phobia, or simply a healthy fear of dangerous things? more...
Category: Psychology (general)
Some stay-at-home moms struggle with depressed feelings and emptiness. Here are specific ways to cope with problems full-time home-based mothers may face. more...
How to Control Angry Feelings: Anger Management Tips that Tame a Bad Temper
Category: Behavioural Therapy
These anger management tips can help people tame a temper that flares and causes problems! Controlling angry feelings takes effort at first, but can quickly become habit. more...
Category: Psychology (general)
Some eating disorder experts classify orthorexia nervosa as a "healthy eating disorder." Here are four strategies for overcoming this obsession with eating health foods. more...
New Warning Signs of Alzheimer's Disease: Poor Money Management Skills and Memory Problems
Category: Clinical Psychology
Research reveals two new warning signs of Alzheimer's disease, involving money management skills and memory problems (mild cognitive impairment). more...
Category: Psychology (general)
Money does not buy happiness; in fact, planning finances can decrease life satisfaction. A Princeton psychologist describes the connection between wealth and unhappiness. more...
Category: Clinical Psychology
Here are questions to ask a doctor before taking antidepressants, or any medication for depression. They'll help with taking control of depression or bipolar disorder. more...
Category: Freelance Writing (general)
Some magazine editors assign articles after reading a writer's online work. These steps to writing excellent feature articles will keep editors coming back for more. more...
Help for Depressed Teenagers: How Teens and Adolescents Can Deal With Feelings of Depression
Category: Child Psychology
Struggling alone is not a good way for teenagers and adolescents to deal with feelings of depression and sadness! Here are tips to help depressed teens find ways to cope. more...
How Do I Ask for Help for Depression?: 5 Ways to Get Support for Sad or Hopeless Feelings
Category: Clinical Psychology
Asking for help for depression can be difficult, but it's the best, healthiest way to survive hopeless or sad feelings! Here are five ways to get support for depression. more...
Category: Couples Counselling
Couples counseling isn't usually a cause of divorce, though it can happen. These reasons for divorce for couples in therapy include ways to save a troubled marriage. more...
Category: Psychology (general)
College students struggling with depression and anxiety are more likely to get low grades and drop out of school. Here are four ways to cope with depressed feelings. more...
Category: Psychology (general)
Extroverts have lower levels of a stress chemical, which may keep them physically healthier. Here's how introverted and extroverted traits affect immunity to disease. more...
How Children Affect Marital Happiness: Three Ways to Improve a Marriage Relationship
Category: Couples Counselling
Research shows that having children can decrease marital happiness. Here are the types of couples most affected by kids, plus three ways to improve a marriage. more...
3 Ways to Solve Money Worries: How to Stop Financial Stress From Creating More Debt Problems
Category: Psychology (general)
Research shows that money worries can actually increase your spending habits! Here's how to cope with financial stress and reduce your debt problems. more...
Category: Psychology (general)
Depression, anxiety, and eating disorders are possible effects of perfectionism. Here's how trying to be perfect leads to an imperfect life - and how to stop! more...
Treating Phobias in Children: How to Reduce Anxiety Attacks in Adolescents and Teens
Category: Child Psychology
Many children who struggle with phobias and anxiety attacks benefit from one-session therapy treatment sessions. This new research reveals how to reduce anxious behavior. more...
Category: Psychology (general)
Making minimum payments when you're paying off your credit card or other bills isn't the best way to reduce debt, according to psychology research. Here are better ways! more...
Why You Make Expensive Purchases: How Spending Money Increases Feelings of Power
Category: Psychology (general)
Feeling powerless is a psychological threat that can lead to expensive purchases. Here's why spending money increases power, plus three steps to stopping the debt cycle. more...
Category: Clinical Psychology
Feelings of sadness are normal in healthy individuals, but how do you know if you're seriously depressed? Here's an online test for depression from mental health experts. more...
What Color Attracts Men?: How Wearing Red Makes Women More Appealing to Date
Category: Psychology (general)
The color red is more attractive to men than other colors, which may make women wearing red more appealing to date. Here's what the psychological research shows. more...
7 Job Interview Strategies for Introverts: How to Get Hired for Quiet, Shy Personality Types
Category: Psychology (general)
If you're an introvert, you have different advantages than an extrovert, but you could be equally - if not more - qualified. Learn job interview strategies for introverts more...
7 Ways to Make People Like You: How Smell and Smile Increases Your Likeability Factor
Category: Psychology (general)
These seven ways to make people like you are from psychological research, psychologists, and other experts -- and they will increase your likeability factor! more...
How Food Addicts Anonymous Works: Recovering from Eating Obsessions and Body Image Struggles
Category: Psychology (general)
Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous helps people recover from all forms of food addiction, including food obsession and body image struggles. more...
Category: Psychology (general)
Online social media websites such as Twitter and Facebook can offer psychological benefits. Here's how these online network sites improve your emotional health. more...
Praying for Healing From Illness: Doctors and Kids With Cancer Pray Together to Fight Disease
Category: Child Psychology
Praying with your doctor for a child struggling with cancer may not be the first thing you consider, but research shows that prayer helps fight disease. more...
Category: Psychology (general)
To ease psychological stress and anxiety over the holidays, here are eight ways to keep your Christmas affordable, based on tips from the financial experts at Bills.com. more...
Category: Psychology (general)
Introverts are drained by too much activity, noise, and people - which makes the social events of the holiday season overwhelming. Here are survival tips for Christmas! more...
Saving Money over the Holidays: 7 Easy Tips for Cutting Back on Consumerism at Christmas
Category: Psychology (general)
Enjoying an eco-friendly holiday is good for both your budget and your mental health! Here are seven Christmas money saving tips from the experts at Bills.com. more...
How to Decrease Caregiver Stress: 10 Ways to Cope with Caring for a Loved One with Alzheimer’s
Category: Family Counselling
Decreasing caregiver stress is one of the best ways to take care of a loved one with Alzheimer's Disease. Here, an expert offers 10 coping tips for caregivers. more...
A Psychologist Who Practices Pet Therapy: How Dogs Reduce Depression and Improve Counseling Sessions
Category: Counseling
When she counsels clients, psychologist Brenda Reed takes her dog to work. Pet therapy improves her clients' mood, reduces loneliness, and offers a sense of life purpose. more...
Category: Psychology (general)
Researchers from UCLA and the online dating service eHarmony explain the secret to resisting the temptation to cheat on your partner. more...
Category: Psychology (general)
Certain popular Halloween costumes have built-in personality traits. For example, Dracula is a narcissist - but not all vampires are, says one vampire and ghoul expert. more...
Halloween Costumes for Introverts: How to Choose a “Trick or Treat” Mask for Shy People
Category: Psychology (general)
Introverts don't generally enjoy being the center of attention, so choosing the right Halloween costume could be a challenge for shy people. Here's help! more...
Category: Cognitive Psychology
Being an athlete or a sports fan changes the neural networks in the brain and improves language skills, according to new research from the University of Chicago. more...
Category: Clinical Psychology
Antidepressants may ease the symptoms of depression, but they could affect your driving ability & other cognitive functions. Here's how antidepressants affect your brain. more...
Category: Child Psychology
Though school bullying is not the parent's "fault", new research shows that parenting styles affect students' behavior at school. more...
Category: Clinical Psychology
Tattoos may reveal personality characteristics. New research shows that forensic patients with tattoos are more likely to have antisocial personality disorder. more...
The Best Way to Deal with Stress: A Psychologist Describes Two Effective Stress Reduction Techniques
Category: Cognitive Psychology
Psychologist Katherine Muller of the Albert Einstein College of Medicine describes two of the best ways to deal with stress: exaggeration and radical acceptance. more...
Thoughts of Death Cause Overeating: To Lose Weight, Stop Watching Crime Scene Investigation Shows
Category: Cognitive Psychology
If you love watching the news or crime scene investigation shows on TV, you may be eating more & losing less weight. Here's the connection between death & overeating. more...
A Former Model Gives Beauty Advice: 10 Ways to Enhance Your Physical Appeal from an Image Consultant
Category: Psychology (general)
Linda Arroz is a former Hollywood stylist, TV personality and plus size spokesmodel. She's now an image consultant, & she shares how to increase your attractiveness. more...
Psychological Effect of Gas Prices: How Rising Oil & Gasoline Costs Cause Problems at Work
Category: Psychology (general)
Have you noticed unexplained stress at work? Blame the rising cost of oil, says a Florida State University professor. Here's the effect of gas prices on your job. more...
How to Pick the Right Partner: Determining Sexual Attitudes from a Person’s Face
Category: Psychology (general)
You may not be able to judge a book by its cover - but you can judge sexual attitudes from a photo. Here's how to choose the right partner based on his or her appearance. more...
5 Ways to be More Productive at Work: Overcome Procrastination and Advance Your Career!
Category: Psychology (general)
These five ways to be more productive at work could help your career & lead to a promotion - or even a wage increase! Here's how to overcome procrastination on the job. more...
The Benefits of Laughter Yoga: How Forcing Yourself to Laugh with Others Improves Your Health
Category: Psychology (general)
Dr Madan Kataria started Laughter Yoga in India in 1995, with a group of five people in a park. Now, Laughter Yoga has spread around the world - and here's why. more...
6 Styles of Love: How Your Approach to Romance Contributes to a Healthy Relationship
Category: Psychology (general)
The type of lover you are affects how you give & receive love, and influences your contribution to a healthy relationship. Which of the 6 lover styles are you? more...
Resolving Conflict in Marriage: How Arguments and Fights Keep Relationships Happy
Category: Couples Counselling
Many couples worry that fighting means a marriage is in trouble. On the contrary, psychologists believe resolving conflict in marriage is the key to a happy relationship. more...
20 Ways to Make Life Better: How Psychology Builds Relationships & Increases Physical Well-Being
Category: Psychology (general)
Psychology improves communication in professional & personal relationships, & improves emotional health. Here's how to apply the science of human behavior to daily life. more...
Creating the Life You Love: 3 Ways to Improve Emotional Health and Well-Being
Category: Psychology (general)
Creating the life you love will improve your emotional health and well-being. Here, two life coaches describe three ways to live the life of your dreams! more...
The Benefits of Plastic Surgery: How Breast Reductions & Face Lifts Change Lifestyle & Self-Esteem
Category: Psychology (general)
Researchers are discovering the psychological benefits of cosmetic plastic surgery for some people. Here's how breast reductions & face lifts can help -- or hinder. more...
DSM-IV Psychological Disorders: A List & Definitions of 16 Categories of Mental Illness
Category: Psychology (general)
Psychological disorders range from personality disorders to sleep disorders. Here's a complete list of the 16 DSM-IV mental illnesses, plus brief definitions. more...
Creative Ways to Cope with Pain: How to Deal with Chronic Health Issues without Medication
Category: Psychology (general)
The mind-body connection can be as powerful as prescription medication when you have chronic pain. These 6 ways to cope can increase your feelings of well-being & health. more...
Foods That Make You Smarter: 10 Veggies, Fruit & Herbs to Increase Brain Health & Improve Memory
Category: Cognitive Psychology
These foods improve memory, boost cognitive ability and increase brain health. Plus, a healthy brain boosts your immune system, gives you more energy, and fights disease. more...
Category: Psychology (general)
Life coach and relationship expert Meredith Haberfeld shares six easy, effective ways to be a beautiful woman - and none involve losing weight or cosmetic surgery. more...
The Psychology of Color: How Reds, Blues, Greens & Oranges Affect Your Mood & Emotions
Category: Cognitive Psychology
Color psychology reveals how different tones and shades affect your appetite, mood, and anxiety levels. The effects of colors can include depression or increased vigor. more...
Evaluating Psychological Research: How to Spot Good Scientific Experiments in Human Behavior
Category: Psychology (general)
We see "Scientists Discover Key to Mental Health" & other new research findings daily. Here's how to tell the difference between good & bad psychological research. more...
7 Tips for Adult Learners: How Mature Students Can Succeed at College or University
Category: Adult Education
Going back to school can be intimidating! These seven tips for adult learners will increase the chances of academic success for mature college students. more...
How Men Misread Women's Body Language: 8 Ways to Improve Communication in Relationships
Category: Psychology (general)
Misreading body language can destroy relationships. Here's why signals get crossed between men and women, plus several ways to improve communication. more...
Letting Go of Unachievable Goals: How to Reevaluate Your Life, Make New Plans, & Create Success
Category: Psychology (general)
Kayla Fioravanti, successful businesswoman & speaker, discusses the importance of letting go of unachievable goals. Also, 3 practical steps to reaching your goals. more...
Methods of Genetic Counseling: Coping with Inherited Conditions Via Telephone or Online Therapists
Category: Counseling
Online genetic testing may be easier than going to a hospital, but it may not offer counseling afterwards. Here are three ways to cope with online medical test results. more...
Living Longer for Dummies: Author & Longevity Expert Dr Walter Bortz Describes How to Age Well
Category: Cognitive Psychology
Dr Walter Bortz is a medical doctor & professor who has written several books about health, aging, & medicine. Here, he shares his expertise on healthy aging. more...
Category: Psychology (general)
Nonverbal communication often reveals personality traits, lifestyle, and habits. To read body language effectively, you can even look at a man's hairstyle. more...
How To Be a Bridesmaid: The General Expectations of a Key Member of the Bridal Party
Category: Wedding Planning (general)
As a bridesmaid, you're part of a long history of wedding traditions. What's expected of you, and how to make your participation in the bridal party successful and fun. more...
How Citrus Scents Lift Moods: Using Aromatherapy at Home to Ease Mild Depression
Category: Clinical Psychology
Dorene Petersen is the President of the Australasian College of Health Sciences. She explains how citrus scents affect mood & offers tips on using aromatherapy at home. more...
How Aromatherapy Improves Depression: An Expert Explains How Essential Oils Can Lift Sad Moods
Category: Psychology (general)
This Q & A with expert Alan Keay shows how aromatherapy improves depression. He discusses how certain essential oils can lift sad moods. more...
Letting Go of Old Relationships: How Freud’s Transference Works in Abusive Relationships & Gossip
Category: Analytical Psychology
Sigmund Freud developed the theory of transference in psychotherapy. New research shows that transference doesn't just occur in counseling - it's a common phenomenon. more...
Vintage Toys for Healthy Play: Developmental Psychologists Say Retro Play Develops Creativity
Category: Child Psychology
When it comes to enhancing imagination & developing creativity in children, retro play outweighs modern electronic toys. Vintage toys are eco-friendly & inexpensive, too. more...
Category: Psychology (general)
Not only does light affect mood, but introverts and extroverts react differently to brightness, sound, and odors. Here's how personality traits and surroundings interact. more...
Symptoms of Bipolar Disorder: How to Recognize and Treat Manic Depression
Category: Clinical Psychology
Bipolar disorder or manic depression is a less common type of depression. Here are the symptoms and treatments for manic depression, plus recent research findings. more...
Category: Psychology (general)
These leadership tips will help people with introverted personality traits become successful leaders. Even shy, quiet types can lead in the business world! more...
Jobs for Psychology Graduates: Careers in Mental Health, Social Services, & Nonprofit Organizations
Category: Psychology (general)
A college or university degree can offer a career in mental health or social services. Here's a list of jobs for psychology grads, & tips on how to find a psychology job. more...
8 Ways to Find a Mentor: How to Advance Your Career & Develop Professional Self-Confidence
Category: Psychology (general)
Mentoring relationships can help you earn a higher salary, advance your career, & increase your self-confidence. Here's how to find a mentor (which is not a life coach). more...
7 Ways to Build a Great Romantic Relationship: Using the Psychology of Love With Your Partner
Category: Psychology (general)
The psychology of love isn't complicated - love can be as simple as giving your partner the benefit of the doubt! Here are 7 ways to build a great romantic relationship. more...
Why We're Scared of Snakes: An Evolutionary Explanation of Ophidiophobia
Category: Developmental Psychology
Many people are scared of snakes and spiders, which is why ophidiophobia & arachnophobia are common phobias. Here's an evolutionary reason for our fear of snakes. more...
Creating New Easter Traditions: 6 Ideas for Different Family Customs on Good Friday & Easter Sunday
Category: Psychology (general)
Easter is a time of renewal and growth - and thus a perfect time to create new traditions for your family. Here are six ideas for new family customs this Easter holiday. more...
How Personality Affects Your Investment Habits: Bad Financial Decisions Decrease Physical Health
Category: Psychology (general)
Overly optimistic people may make bad investment decisions, which leads to losing money. And, here's how financial loss causes painful physical health conditions. more...
Green Marriage Ceremonies: 10 Inexpensive Ways to Make Your Wedding Eco-Friendly
Category: Wedding Planning (general)
These eco-friendly wedding options are inexpensive, fun, and easy on the conscience - because your big day doesn't have to damage the planet. more...
5 Eco-Friendly Ways to Save Money: How to Spend Less and Reduce Your Carbon Emissions
Category: Green/Simple Living (general)
These green money-saving tips are practical & easy; they'll help you spend less & lighten your footprint. Also: links to other articles on eco-friendly living. more...
How Hypnotherapy Works: Treating Addictions & Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Hypnosis
Category: Hypnotherapy
Hypnotherapy reduces anxiety, helps smokers quit, & treats inflammatory bowel syndrome. Here's how hypnotherapy works, & the difference between hypnotherapy & hypnosis. more...
How Love Hormones Work: Oxytocin Increases Intimacy & Bonding, Eases Psychological Disorders
Category: Psychology (general)
The love hormone oxytocin goes beyond bonding in relationships. Oxytocin may help treat schizophrenia, autism, & other psychological disorders. Here's how oxytocin works. more...
Category: Psychology (general)
The Feminine Mistake by Leslie Bennetts is a book describing the lives of working mothers and stay-at-home moms. Bennetts offers the pros and cons of both lifestyles. more...
Category: Psychology (general)
Dissociative disorders, characterized by sudden loss of memory or change in identity, include amnesia, fugue states, & multiple personalities. more...
Inspirational Quotations for Women: Good Quotes about Living Life Fully and Pursuing Your Dreams
Category: Developing Personal Interests
These inspirational quotations for women will motivate you to pursue your dreams and live life fully. Included are quotes from Dolly Parton & Shirley Valentine. more...
Quotations About Beautiful Women: The True Sources of Beauty and What Makes a Girl Gorgeous
Category: Beauty (general)
These quotations about the true sources of beauty go beyond hair and makeup. Cultivating personality, attitude and charm is as important as your appearance. more...
10 Signs of Flirting: How to Read Body Language and Unspoken Signals from Potential Mates
Category: Psychology (general)
Reading nonverbal messages is as important as knowing how to flirt. Here's signs of flirting and a link to info about flirting versus cheating. Plus, why we fall in love. more...
Inspiration from Amelia Earhart: The First Female Aviator to Solo Across the Pacific Ocean
Category: Historical Biographies (general)
Amelia Earhart was one of the most inspirational women in history. A female pilot, aviation editor for Cosmo magazine, and truck driver, Earhart disappeared in 1937. more...
Category: Romantic Comedy Films
One of the most romantic ways to prepare for a wedding is to watch romantic comedies about love, marriage, & wedding parties. Here's a list of the top 10 wedding movies. more...
Signs of Mental Health Problems: 4 Factors That Help You Recognize Psychological Disorders
Category: Psychology (general)
These four factors can establish the presence of psychological disorders or other mental health problems. more...
How to Predict the Oscars: UCLA Research Reveals the Top 3 Factors for Academy Award Winners
Category: Film/TV Industry (general)
If you want to predict Oscar winners, here's what UCLA researchers say are the strongest factors in making Oscar predictions and forecasting Academy Award winners! more...
Recycled Hearts for Humans: How Animal Organ Transplants May Help People with Cardiac Disease
Category: Heart Disease Treatment
These bioartificial hearts may make cardiac patient treatments easier and more effective. Recycled animal hearts are an astounding breakthrough in treating heart disease. more...
Celebrity Rehab Reality TV: Ellen DeGeneres & Drew Pinsky Discuss His Addiction Treatment Show
Category: Analytical Psychology
Dr Drew Pinsky described his new celebrity rehab reality TV show to Ellen. Watching the recovery process could save lives by helping people overcome drug addictions. more...
Psychological Ways to Lose Weight: 7 Ways to Shed Pounds When You Can't Do Physical Exercise
Category: Psychology (general)
If you have a hard time moving around or working up a sweat, try these ways to lose weight without exercising. more...
Overcoming Introvert Guilt: Enjoy Your “Innie” Personality Traits Without Embarrassment
Category: Psychology (general)
"Introvert guilt" happens when you crave time alone, but feel embarrassed or guilty for neglecting your family and friends. Here's how to overcome introvert guilt. more...
5 Ways to Help a Grieving Friend: How to Support Someone Through the Stages of Grief
Category: Depression
The stages of grief are well-known and accepted, and last approximately six months. Here are 5 practical ways to help a grieving friend through the mourning process. more...
5 Eco-Friendly Tips on Oprah: Little Green Habits that Keep You Emotionally and Physically Healthy
Category: Green/Simple Living (general)
These easy eco-friendly tips from Oprah not only lighten your footstep, they also make you feel better about your life. Living green affects your whole psyche. more...
The Best Way to Meet New People: Singles Dating Advice from a Relationship Expert
Category: Dating Advice
A relationship expert and counselor reveals the best way to meet new people, and why meeting this way works. Here's a Q and A about singles dating and relationships. more...
Single on Valentine's Day: 7 Ways to Enjoy This Lover's Holiday When You’re Unattached
Category: Psychology (general)
If you're single on Valentine's Day, don't despair! Here are seven ways to enjoy this holiday for lovers when you're unattached (and whether you're open to dating or not) more...
Single on New Year’s Eve: The Top 4 Ways for Introverts or Extroverts to Greet 2008
Category: Psychology (general)
Enjoy being single on New Year's Eve! Whether you're an introvert who wants a quiet night or an extrovert who wants to party, here are four great ways to greet 2008. more...
Causes of Depression in Women: 3 Steps to Treating Female Mood Disorders
Category: Depression
Depression in women is up to 25%, which means that 1 out of 4 women will struggle with depression in their lives. Here's why women suffer from depression more than men. more...
Personality Does Not Cause Cancer: Healthy Beliefs & Psychological Ways to Prevent Breast Cancer
Category: Breast Health
Personality does not cause cancer, but staying emotionally healthy is key. Here's what a naturopathic doctor says, plus some psychological ways to prevent breast cancer. more...
Surviving Christmas Depression: 5 Ways to Cope with the Holiday Blues
Category: Clinical Psychology
Christmas depression hits millions of people every year. Here are 5 ways to survive the holiday blues. more...
Romantic Stocking Stuffers: Gifts for Lovers at Christmas That Will Revive Your Relationship
Category: Psychology (general)
These romantic Christmas stocking stuffers will spice up your love life during the holidays and into the new year. Here's how to say "I love you" at Christmas. more...
Addicted to Celebrity Gossip: Why We’re Obsessed with the Lives of the Rich and Famous
Category: Psychology (general)
Gossip, whether it's indulging in the latest celebrity gossip or dishing on your coworkers, has a biological basis. Here's why we're addicted to celebrity gossip. more...
Extroverts at Work: Extroverted Employees Work Differently than Introverts at Work
Category: Child Psychology
Extroverts at work are a prime example of one of the Big Five Personality Traits - which is the exact opposite of introverts at work. more...
Christmas and Divorce for Kids: Practical Ways to Enjoy a Divorced Family Christmas
Category: Developmental Psychology
These suggestions for a divorced family Christmas will help give the gift of love and harmony. Christmas and divorce for kids can be peaceful, not painful. more...
Anorexics’ Brains Are Different: How Anorexic Brain Functioning Affects Women with Eating Disorders
Category: Cognitive Psychology
New research shows anorexics' brain functioning is different than non-eating disordered brains. This research offers insights into the causes & treatment of anorexia. more...
10 Ways to Simplify Christmas: Make Your Holidays Stress-free with these 10 Easy, Inexpensive Tips
Category: Psychology (general)
Simplifying Christmas doesn't have to be boring or expensive. These ideas will help you simplify the season and enjoy a relaxed holiday with your family. more...
How Introverts Communicate: 10 Tips on Talking to People with Introverted Personality Traits
Category: Psychology (general)
An introvert's communication style is different than an extrovert's. Here are suggestions on communicating with people who have introverted personality traits. more...
Category: Family Finances (general)
Marital infidelity includes lying to your spouse about money - such as investments and new purchases. Here are four steps to financial compatibility in marriage. more...
How to Stay Healthy at Christmas: 8 Ways to Reduce Holiday Stress & Enjoy Christmas Naturally
Category: Psychology (general)
It's easier than you think to stay healthy at Christmas. Here are 10 tips for reducing holiday stress and staying physically, mentally and emotionally healthy. more...
How to Lose Yourself in 10 Ways: The Development of Low Self Concept and Self Esteem
Category: Developmental Psychology
Your social identity and self concept can be buried in family expectations, professional obligations, and cultural norms. Here's how self concept and self esteem are lost more...
Planning Last Minute Holidays: How to Arrange Late Availability Vacation Packages & Pack Quickly
Category: Psychology (general)
An all inclusive vacation may be the best short-term travel plans. Here's how to plan last minute holidays, what to pack, & how to leave your house when you're on vacatio more...
Good Decision Making Strategies: How to Make Good Decisions Quickly and Effectively
Category: Cognitive Psychology
Good decision making strategies include trusting your gut and using your energy field. Here's two ways to make good decisions quickly. more...
Dove® Campaign for Real Beauty: Boosting Body Image with Self-Esteem Queen Jessica Weiner
Category: Beauty (general)
The Dove® Campaign for Real Beauty kicked off the Dove® Reality Diaries: an online series that shows girls' real beauty & boosts body image with the Queen of Self-Esteem. more...
Defining Fear of Intimacy: How to Move Past Fears of Intimacy in Marriage, Dating and Relating
Category: Child Psychology
Fear of intimacy is more than a commitment phobia, a dating famine, or fear of women. It's a fear of losing yourself that suffocates your ability to love. more...
How to Improve Your Health and Live Longer: 10 Tips for Increasing Lifespans and Boosting Moods
Category: Psychology (general)
Improving your health to live a longer, better life can be as simple as socializing with your colleagues & trusting your instincts! These tips will boost your mood, too. more...
How to Plan a Green Thanksgiving: 10 Steps to an Eco-friendly Holiday Party
Category: Green/Simple Living (general)
These 10 green Thanksgiving ideas will save money and time while protecting the environment. Green holidays can be creative, fun, and easy - and easy on your conscience. more...
How to Say I Love You at Christmas: Thoughtful, Effective Ways to Show You Care During the Holidays
Category: Psychology (general)
Make this a Christmas to remember by saying I love you in new, refreshing ways. These active, practical tips about love will go a long way! more...
The Key to Archetypes: What Story Are You Living? by Pearson & Marr, Book Review
Category: Child Psychology
Carol Pearson and Hugh Marr's guidebook interprets the results of the Pearson-Marr Archetype Indicator test. It brings Jung's archetypes and psychological types to life! more...
Setting Healthy Boundaries: How to Say No, Yes, and Never – And Not Feel Bad
Category: Child Psychology
She sued her boyfriend for $4,000 on The People's Court; Judge Milian ruled that she had no self-respect and unhealthy boundaries. Here's why Milian was outraged. more...
Category: Developmental Psychology
Birth order affects your life, job, marriage, and earning power! Here's a summary of the personality characteristics of first born, middle born, and last born children. more...
The 10 Best Reasons to Exercise: Weight Loss Motivation Tips That Keep You Slim and Trim
Category: Weight Loss Motivators
Some diets or weight loss plans work, but the most compelling fitness or weight loss motivation involves these exercise benefits. Here are the 10 best reasons to exercise more...
Workplace Bullying: Almost Half of All Employees Deal with Bullies at Work
Category: Psychology (general)
Bullying doesn't just happen in the schoolyard; 39% of employees experience workplace bullying. Bullies, be alert: October is Bully Prevention Month. more...
10 Tips for Marriage After Divorce: How to Make Remarriage Successful
Category: Remarriage
In remarriage, one or both partners may bring painful past experiences into the relationship. To make a remarriage successful, here are 10 tips for marriage after divorce more...
Treatments for the Winter Blues: Natural Therapies for Seasonal Depression or SAD
Category: Psychology (general)
The winter blues, seasonal depression, or Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) can be treated with light therapy boxes, lifestyle changes, or natural therapies. more...
Surviving an Extramarital Affair: Reconnecting after Marital Infidelity or Emotional Cheating
Category: Child Psychology
Adultery is a heart-breaking betrayal, whether it's emotional cheating or physical intimacy with another person. Here are five steps to surviving an extramarital affair. more...
Overcoming Your Marital Infidelity: How to Save Your Marriage After Cheating on Your Partner
Category: Psychology (general)
Emotional affairs, multiple affairs & one-night stands are different types of marital infidelity. Here are 6 steps to saving your marriage after cheating on your partner. more...
Signs of Mental Illness: Symptoms of Psychological Disorders
Category: Clinical Psychology
Mental illness includes difficulty thinking, socializing, & functioning. Here are symptoms of psychological disorders such as depression or post traumatic stress. more...
How Emotional Cheating Starts: 6 Common Mistakes That Lead to Lack of Intimacy & Infidelity
Category: Couples Counselling
In "Emotional Infidelity: How to Avoid it", Gary Neuman describes why emotional cheating starts and how to reconnect with your partner. Here are the basics of infidelity. more...
Category: Marital Communication
When opposites attract, introverts and extroverts in love often clash. Here's how to uncover personality traits, improve communication, and resolve relationship conflict. more...
Mental Health of College Students: Signs of Depression, Eating Disorders or Drug Abuse
Category: Child Psychology
College students are living away from home and learning new routines. Depressed moods, alcohol abuse and gambling addictions are signs of discontent more...
Treatments for Autism: Raising Awareness About Children With Autism on the Oprah Show
Category: Developmental Psychology
Jenny McCarthy wrote a book about healing autism, her relationship with Jim Carrey, & trusting a mom's instincts. McCarthy claims autism can be treated & cured. more...
Increase Job Satisfaction: If You Can't Be Your Own Boss, Make Work Better
Category: Psychology (general)
Low job satisfaction is affected by difficult coworkers, an angry boss or poor working conditions - but it also depends on your expectations, goals, & personality traits more...
Body Image and Fear of Intimacy: How a Poor Body Image Weakens Relationships
Category: Psychology (general)
Fear of intimacy is often exacerbated or made worse by a negative body image. Here's how to improve your body image and strengthen your relationships. more...
Find PMS Relief With Chocolate: Irritability & Bloating Eased With Herbal Remedies & Chocolate Bars
Category: Child Psychology
Natural remedies for PMS include gourmet chocolate, chasteberry extract & natural health supplements. Here's some natural cures for those nasty symptoms of PMS. more...
How to Hire a Personal Trainer: Increase Your Motivation & Skill With a Private Fitness Instructor
Category: Fitness (general)
Your motivation to lose weight & stay fit may increase with a private fitness instructor. Here's a few factors to consider when deciding to hire a personal trainer. more...
New Ways to Quit Smoking: To Stop Smoking Cigarettes, Look at More 'Stop Smoking Now' Ads
Category: Child Psychology
If you want help to quit smoking, you could try lung cancer screening or the nicotine patch - but it may be easiest to just look at 'quit smoking aids' advertisements. more...
How to Stop Emotional Eating: Overcoming the Craving to Snack Mindlessly
Category: Psychology (general)
If you have an emotional eating disorder or you eat when you're sad, then diets & exercise won't help. Instead, here are ways to overcome the craving to snack mindlessly. more...
Drug Addiction Treatment: Physical Changes in the Brain Affects Drug & Alcoholic Treatment
Category: Clinical Psychology
Physical abnormalities in the brains of substance abusers changes drug addiction treatment & alcoholic treatment. Impulse control is impaired even when they're sober. more...
Natural Treatments for Depression: How to Lift a Sad Mood Without Antidepressant Medications
Category: Clinical Psychology
To lift a sad mood without taking antidepressant medications, consider these natural treatments for depression. more...
Highly Sensitive People in Love: Understanding Intensity and Fear in Intimate Relationships
Category: Psychology (general)
Highly sensitive people accept & offer love differently. Some highly sensitive people fall in love faster & harder than "regular" people, & others avoid love altogether. more...
Category: Child Psychology
Though introverted personalities & highly sensitive people seem similar, they're actually quite different. In fact, highly sensitive people can be extraverts. more...
Category: Psychology (general)
Characteristics of highly sensitive people are similar to introverted personality types. Like introverts, highly sensitive people are quickly drained and need time alone. more...
Working From Home: 10 Ways to Increase Your Productivity & Stay Motivated
Category: Psychology (general)
When you work from home without the boss hovering & with your stuff beckoning, you may struggle to stay focused. Here's how to make working from home work. more...
Motivation to Achieve Your Goals: Getting What You Want Out Of Life
Category: Psychology (general)
These psychology articles will keep you motivated to achieve your goals. Get what you want out of life! more...
Reasons People Have Sex: Physical, Emotional, Social & Psychological Motives for Intercourse
Category: Psychology (general)
Why we have sex ranges from boredom to spirituality, curiosity to chemistry. To enjoy a sexual relationship with your partner, you need to move past fear of intimacy. more...
Fight Club for Girls: Fatal Femmes Fighting and Teenage Girls Getting More Violent
Category: Psychology (general)
Girls getting violent: exploring the connection between women fighting in mixed-martial arts events (Fatal Femmes Fighting) and aggressive teenage girls. more...
Dealing With Double Depression: How to Cope With Feelings of Hopelessness and Isolation
Category: Clinical Psychology
Double depression is dysthymia plus major depression. One sign of this depression is hopelessness - and here are some treatment options for this type of depression. more...
The Basics of Ayurvedic Cooking: How Indian Food Preparation is Connected to the Elements of Nature
Category: Healthy Cooking (general)
The Modern Ayurvedic Cookbook by Amrita Sondhi offers recipes for well-being, energy, and balance. Indian vegetarian cooking balances doshas or personal constitutions. more...
Mental Health Effects of Obesity: The Psychological Consequences of Being Overweight Vs. Underweight
Category: Psychology (general)
Obesity research reveals the side effects of being overweight include mental health struggles like bad body image & suicidal tendencies - but being underweight is worse! more...
Fear of Marriage: Overcoming Intimacy and Commitment Fears
Category: Psychology (general)
Marriage can be scary, but letting fear of marriage or fear of intimacy stop you from living fully is worse than getting hurt. Here's how to face your fears. more...
Category: Psychology (general)
Green living improves your mental health in noticeable ways. If you're not living an eco-friendly lifestyle yet, here are some small, easy tips to get you started. more...
Emotional Affairs: Cheating Involves More Than Sex – Identifying Emotional Infidelity
Category: Psychology (general)
Emotional cheating can damage a relationship more than a one night stand. Here's how to fix the consequences of an emotional affair & prevent it from happening again. more...
Vancouver BC Trivia: Surprising Secrets for Rainy Days in Vancouver Canada
Category: British Columbia Travel
These secrets about the 2010 Olympics venue will knock you off your seat! Vancouver BC trivia includes unsolved murders in Stanley Park & the Vancouver Police Pipe Band. more...
Spend Less in Vancouver BC: Buy What You Need Without Going Broke
Category: British Columbia Travel
Living in Vancouver BC Canada can cost a fortune unless you know the secrets to flea markets, auctions, yard & garage sales. Here's how to spend less in Vancouver BC! more...
More Premarital Questions: Planning Your Marriage is More Important Than Planning Your Wedding
Category: Psychology (general)
Your wedding day lasts a few hours; your marriage will affect rest of your life. These premarital questions will make you more comfortable saying "I do." more...
What is Emotional Cheating?: Spouses Who Talk Intimately With Others are Committing Infidelity
Category: Psychology (general)
Is having a friend of the opposite sex a sign of emotional infidelity? Yes, according to some psychologists. Here is a definition and 6 signs of emotional cheating. more...
Good Quotes About Life: Meaningful Quotations for Special Occasions
Category: Psychology (general)
A great way to say I love you, these good quotes about life & pursuing passions make birthday cards, anniversary toasts, & special occasions come alive. more...
Explaining Negative Mystery Moods: Why You're in a Bad Mood For No Apparant Reason
Category: Cognitive Psychology
The mystery solved! Those negative "mystery moods" happen because you failed at a goal you didn't know you had. Nonconscious goals cause bad moods & weaken performance. more...
Category: Psychology (general)
Improving your professional relationships can help you earn more money and succeed at work. This career advice is from the book, The Power of Nice. more...
Live Cheaply in Vancouver BC: Bartering, Dumpster Diving, Craig's List & Exchange Parties
Category: British Columbia Travel
Living in Vancouver is expensive - unless you know how to get free stuff like furniture, clothes, tickets to comedy shows, & even haircuts! Live cheaply in Vancouver BC. more...
Saying I Love You to Mom & Dad: Expressing Love To Your Parents
Category: Psychology (general)
Buying gifts for Father's Day, Mother's Day, or birthdays is more difficult every year. What do you give a parent who has everything? Here's 50 ways to say I love you! more...
Astrology & Psychology: How Astrological Signs Affect Your Psyche
Category: Psychology (general)
New research uncovers no evidence of astrological signs and related physical conditions. more...
I Thought It Was Just Me: Women Reclaiming Power & Courage in a Culture of Shame
Category: Psychology (general)
This insightful informative book by Brené Brown is all about being who you are, getting in touch with your true self, and accepting yourself as a whole woman. more...
Sleep Eating Disorders: Characteristics & Risk Factors for Eating in the Night
Category: Psychology (general)
Similar to nocturnal eating syndrome, sleep eating disorders include sleep disruption, eating in the night, and sometimes even binging and purging without waking up. more...
How to be a Great Mother in Law: Building a Good Relationship With Your Son's Wife
Category: Psychology (general)
If you're a mother in law, here's how to develop a great relationship with your son's wife. These easy do's & don'ts will help you be a great mother in law. more...
Quotations About Psychology: Famous Sayings About Mental Health & Human Behavior
Category: Psychology (general)
These psychology quotations include Hemingway, Freud, & Jung's thoughts about mental illness, neurosis, psychoanalysis, & shock treatment. Plus, some funny psych sayings. more...
Craving Comfort Foods: When You're Sad, You Crave Food That Makes You Feel Good
Category: Child Psychology
The food-mood connection is clear: happy people don't eat as much comfort food as sad people. Here's the biology behind craving comfort foods, & male-female differences. more...
Decreasing Work Stress: Signs of Stress & Decreasing Stress on the Job
Category: Child Psychology
To decrease work stress, be familiar with the signs of job stress & how to cope with aggravating situations. Your personality is key but you can choose less stress. more...
New Insights About Birth Order: Being First or Last Born Affects Your Career, Health, & Personality
Category: Child Psychology
Child psychology explores personality development, & sibling rivalry. Check out these new insights about birth order, career, intellectual pursuits, & even health risks! more...
Letting Go of Guilt and Shame: The Difference Between Feeling Guilty, Ashamed, & Embarrassed
Category: Psychology (general)
Letting go of guilty feelings, shame, and embarrassment involves learning the difference between shame and guilt. more...
Getting Psychological Help: Psychiatrists, Psychologists, Counselors & Social Workers
Category: Psychology (general)
Psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, & counselors are the mental health professionals most likely to help us survive psychological pits of despair (disorders). more...
Leaving Your Comfort Zone: Leave the Circle of Fear & Pursue Your Dreams!
Category: Child Psychology
You'd win the promotion or have a better relationship - but you find leaving your comfort zone scary. Here's the psychology keeping you in your comfort zone. more...
Feel Better About Your Body: 5 Ways to Boost a Poor Self Image
Category: Psychology (general)
Are you tired of feeling bad about yourself? Feel better about your body, mind and soul with these 5 ways to boost a poor self image and build your confidence. more...
Mourning a Lost Child: Grieving the Death of Your Son or Daughter
Category: Family Counselling
Find comfort through connection with mothers who mourn, from "And a Sword Shall Pierce Your Heart" by Charlotte Mathes, a psychologist and mother who lost her child. more...
5 Tips For a Great Mother's Day: The Benefits of Lowering Your Expectations and Smelling the Roses
Category: Psychology (general)
Sending roses to your mom on Mother's Day offers psychological benefits for both you and her: a sense of well-being, increased creativity, and a connection to nature more...
Stop Repeating the Past: 10 Ways to Break Away From Repetition Compulsion
Category: Child Psychology
We keep making the same mistakes & engaging in the same destructive behaviors even when we know better. Here are 10 ways to stop repeating the past. more...
Dealing With Depression: Treatments for Depression Include Antidepressants & Talk Therapy
Category: Depression
Depression is a treatable mood disorder. Antidepressants, psychotherapy, & herbal remedies may prevent a relapse, but dealing with depression varies from person to person more...
Alec Baldwin Gives Parents Advice: When Is Parenting Information Most Valuable?
Category: Parenting Methods (general)
Maybe we learn more from the mistakes than the successes of others. Does Alec Baldwin, for instance, have valuable advice despite his well-publicized parenting mistakes? more...
How Positive Psychology Works: A Holistic Approach to Mental Health & Personal Wellness
Category: Psychology (general)
Resiliency, balance, and freedom are 3 characteristics of mental health. Discover how positive psychology and wellness programs affect your mental and emotional health. more...
Bouncing Back After Disappointment: How to Survive Heartache & Bad News
Category: Psychology (general)
Life throws tragedies at us all the time: unwanted pregnancies, infertility, disease, broken relationships, death, job loss, evil acts, and even zits. Learn how to cope! more...
School Shootings: Why They Kill & How to Stop Them
Category: Child Psychology
Disconnection & isolation may drive gunmen to kill numerous people, like at Virginia Tech on April 16, 2007. Mass murder isn't new to us - but it's definitely increasing. more...
True Stories of False Memories: An Exploration of Self-Deception
Category: Clinical Psychology
A book excerpt from Carol Tavris & Elliot Aronson's Mistakes Were Made (But Not by Me): Why We Justify Foolish Beliefs, Bad Decisions, and Hurtful Acts. more...
Signs of Psychological Disorders: How to Recognize Serious Mental Health Issues
Category: Psychology (general)
You're not alone if you've wondered if you have a psychological disorder. These signs of serious mental health issues will help you recognize an unhealthy mental state. more...
Emotional Distance in Relationships: When You No Longer Connect With Your Partner
Category: Psychology (general)
Sometimes a partner is emotionally distant but physically present. Fear of intimacy is a predictor of emotional distance & later physical separation. Here's how to cope. more...
Setting Yourself Up For Success: How & Why Visualization Works
Category: Child Psychology
Your mind is so powerful that if you imagine an event, your body will respond as if it were real. Learn three benefits of visualizing your goals & tasting sweet success! more...
Easter Lilies Can Kill Cats: How to Protect Your Pet's Health This Easter
Category: Cat Care
Here's how to protect your pet's health this Easter. Be aware of the symptoms and treatments of Easter lily poisoning in cats. more...
A Cancer Vixen Kicks the Disease: A Personal Account of Breast Cancer by Marissa Acocella Marchetto
Category: Cancer
Cancer Vixen is a graphic memoir by Marissa Acocella Marchetto that looks like a comic book. It describes the realities of breast cancer, chemotherapy drugs and radiation more...
6 Ways To Be A Good Friend: The Health Benefits of Friendship and a Strong Support Network
Category: Child Psychology
Find out how to be a good friend and enjoy a strong support network. These health benefits of friendship may surprise you. more...
Building a Healthy Body Image: Feel Great About Your Size And Shape With These Tips
Category: Psychology (general)
Building a healthy body image means you'll be confidence in your appearance, no matter what your size and shape. Here's 5 ways to build a healthy body image. more...
How Hunger Works: Why Diets Often Fail
Category: Psychology (general)
Losing weight isn't easy for biological (not motivational) reasons. Diets fail because low-calorie food, hunger pangs, set point, & body chemistry can inhibit weight loss more...
Fixing Body Image Problems: Recognizing the Symptoms and Treating Body Dysmorphic Disorder
Category: Psychology (general)
Poor body image can go beyond comparing your body to others'. Body dysmorphic disorder is a psychological disorder that involves thoughts like, "I am an ugly monster." more...
Abraham Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs: How to Become Self-Actualized - and Why You Benefit!
Category: Psychology (general)
Abraham Maslow created a hierarchy of needs, the pinnacle of which involves self-actualization. Here are the benefits of becoming self-actualized, plus how to get there. more...
10 Ways to Cure Insomnia: If You Can't Fall Asleep at Night, Here's How to Sleep Better
Category: Psychology (general)
If you can't fall asleep fast, try these remedies for insomnia. Sleeplessness isn't a psychological disorder - unless you struggle with a sleep eating disorder. more...
Life Changing Tips: Psychology Articles About Visualization, Resiliency & Personality
Category: Psychology (general)
These psychology articles explain motivation, personality traits, & positive energy. Links to psychological disorders, such as depression, are included. more...
Great Romantic Relationships: Psychology Articles About Love, Marriage and Healthy Communication
Category: Psychology (general)
A great romantic relationship involves knowing about the stages of love, fear of intimacy, & how to say I love you. Try these psychology articles about love and sex. more...
5 Steps to Building Resiliency: How to Recover From Failure and Setbacks
Category: Psychology (general)
These steps to building resiliency will help you recover from failure and setbacks, which will increase your success at work and strengthens your personal relationships! more...
Category: Clinical Psychology
Schizophrenia is a poorly understood, complex psychological disorder characterized by hallucinations. Nobody knows for sure why people struggle with schizophrenia. more...
How To Stand Up For Yourself: Assertiveness Training for Women
Category: Psychology (general)
If Marge Simpson knew about assertiveness training for women, her life would be more fulfilling, adventurous and exciting. Here's how to be more assertive in your life. more...
Anger Management Tips: Healthy Ways to Express Hostility or Negative Feelings
Category: Psychology (general)
Anger management tips include expressing hostility or negative feelings, refusing to blame others, & not holding grudges. Learn healthy ways to express anger & hostility. more...
Oh! The Places You'll Go: Dr Seuss Writes About the Ups and Downs of Life
Category: Psychology (general)
Oh The Places You'll Go, the last book written by Dr Seuss, is a great graduation gift for students. Here are the meaningful highlights of this popular children's book. more...
Kids' Thoughts on Love: Funny Quotes About Love & Relationships From Children
Category: Psychology (general)
These kids' thoughts on love and funny quotes about love are fantastic for wedding speeches and anniversary toasts. You can even lighten a first date with these quotes! more...
Dealing With Grief and the Mourning Process: Normal Responses to the Death of a Loved One
Category: Psychology (general)
Everyone grieves differently, but there are some "normal" responses people feel when dealing with grief. Support groups & cybergrieving can ease the mourning process. more...
Explaining Your Failures: How Describing Why You Failed Helps You Succeed In The Future
Category: Psychology (general)
How you explain your past failures will help you succeed in the future. If you believe you failed because of internal causes, you're more likely to build resiliency. more...
The Risks of Weight Loss Surgery: Gastic Bypass Procedures Increasing for Teens and Adults
Category: Psychology (general)
Obesity surgery is more common every year, even though research reveals the risks of weight loss surgery for patients. Even liposuction can be risky. more...
Weight Loss With the Zone Diet: Before You Can Shed Extra Pounds, You Must Deal With Your Emotions
Category: Psychology (general)
Weight loss with the Zone Diet can be successful, unless you're an emotional eater or have an eating disorder. Here's several "right ways to lose weight." more...
Surviving Post Traumatic Stress: Traumatic Experiences Can Cause Severe Anxiety Attacks
Category: Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Feelings of helplessness & loss of control are signs of post traumatic stress disorder, which can be caused by earthquakes, wars, floods, or even child abuse. more...
Characteristics of Lucky People: How to Get Luckier By Dispelling the Myths About Luck
Category: Psychology (general)
Characteristics of lucky people include taking risks and knowing when the time is right. Here, we'll dispel a few myths about luck & help you get luckier. more...
Why Female Serial Killers Kill: Why Murderesses Go Undetected Longer Than Murderers
Category: Child Psychology
Forensic psychologists debate the term "female serial killer" because murderesses don't kill for the same reasons as murderers. The psychological disorders are different. more...
Recognizing the Signs of Depression: How Do You Know if You're Depressed?
Category: Clinical Psychology
The physical signs of depression range from poor sleeping patterns to the inability to make decisions. Feelings of hopelessness or helplessness are also common. more...
Highlights of the Secret Movie: Rhonda Byrne's Law of Attraction Changes Lives
Category: Psychology (general)
Rhonda Byrne wrote The Secret movie, which says the universe is a magic genie who will give you the desires of your heart. You need only ask, believe and receive. more...
How Positive Energy Affects Life: The Law of Attraction Reveals How To Achieve Your Goals
Category: Psychology (general)
Positive energy can attract what you want in life; positive energy will help you achieve your goals. Here's 10 ways to be a positive person, and how attraction works. more...
Applying The Secret to Your Life: To Attract Abundance, You First Need to Know What You Want
Category: Psychology (general)
Applying the Secret or the Law of Attraction to your life is easier when you know what you want. Here, learn to attract abundance by figuring out what you want first. more...
The 9 Most Common Phobias: Fear of Public Speaking & Spiders Top the List of Phobic Behavior
Category: Child Psychology
Phobias are irrational fears that may not have a basis in reality. Here are the 9 most common phobias, and a summary of how phobias evolve. more...
Learning To Use The Secret: Applying the Law of Attraction to Your Life
Category: Psychology (general)
Here's how to use The Secret to create more abundance in your life. Rhonda Byrne's Law of Attraction is about creating positive energy to achieve your goals. more...
How to Make Small Talk: 10 Tips For Starting Conversations With People You Don't Know
Category: Psychology (general)
Making small talk with people you don't know well, such as your boss or a blind date, can be nerve-wracking especially if you want to make a good impression. more...
The Introvert's Personality Traits: A Guide to Introversion for Shy People
Category: Psychology (general)
Knowing if you have extroverted or introverted personality traits will not only improve your mental health, it can help your professional and personal relationships! more...
Changing Negative Energy: 5 Ways to Make Positive Thoughts Work For You
Category: Psychology (general)
Achieve your goals by creating positive energy and making positive thoughts work for you. Here's 5 ways to change negative energy and fulfill your personal goals. more...
The Secret on the Oprah Show: Winfrey Reveals The Law of Attraction
Category: Psychology (general)
Oprah Winfrey shared Rhonda Byrne's secret & showed how to achieve your goals. Here it is in a nutshell: all you need to know about The Secret & the Law of Attraction. more...
Why Is It So Hard To Lose Weight?: 3 Factors That Contribute to Your Body Shape & Size
Category: Weight Loss (general)
If you're dieting but not losing weight, you're not alone. Here's 3 reasons it's so hard to lose weight. If you tackle these 3, you'll achieve your weight loss goals. more...
Finding a Counselor for Women: How to Choose the Right Therapist
Category: Analytical Psychology
Finding a counselor for women - the right therapist with whom you connect - isn't a matter of luck. Here's what to look for when you're choosing the right therapist. more...
The Roots of Adult Sibling Rivalry: Fighting With Your Grown Brothers & Sisters
Category: Psychology (general)
Adult sibling rivalry affects your relationships, discussions, argument styles - and even your sexual orientation. Here's why we fight with grown brothers & sisters. more...
The 3 Most Common Relationship Problems: Fear of Intimacy, Fear of Change, and Fear of Rejection
Category: Psychology (general)
Here's how to recognize and cope with three common relationship problems. Included are tips on expressing yourself appropriately and overcoming emotional distance. more...
4 Different Types of Abuse: How to Recognize Abusive Relationships
Category: Psychology (general)
The four types of abuse include neglect, physical abuse, sexual abuse, & emotional abuse. To help you recognize it, here's 11 warning signs of emotional abuse. more...
3 Stages of Love: Romantic Feelings, Physical Attraction, and Emotional Attachment
Category: Couples Counselling
The three stages of love are romantic feelings, physical attraction, & emotional attachment. Here are 7 ways for partners to enjoy all stages of intimate relationships. more...
How to Make People Laugh: The Psychology of a Different Sense of Humor for Men and Women
Category: Psychology (general)
How do you make people laugh? It's more than telling good jokes or using slapstick comedy. Here is the psychology of different senses of humor, for men and women. more...
The Benefits of Video Games: Why We're Addicted to Gaming (Especially PlayStation, X-Box & Wii)
Category: Child Psychology
We're addicted to video games because they're fun, competitive, and satisfying. Here are the social benefits of video games & info about new activity oriented video games more...
5 Tips for Staying Active: How to Stick With Your Exercise Plan or Fitness Program
Category: Fitness (general)
First, find an exercise plan or fitness program that suits your personality and lifestyle. Then, use these 5 tips for staying active to keep your motivation strong. more...
Category: Prime Time Sitcoms
Little Mosque on the Prairie combines humor & stereotypes to defuse interracial conflict & create harmony. It's a successful Muslim television show in Canada. more...
Increase Your Brain Power: Mental Fitness Increases Your Confidence and Self Esteem
Category: Cognitive Psychology
Mental fitness is just as important as physical fitness. Here's how to increase your brain power, which will boost your self esteem and increase your confidence. more...
Too Much Intimacy Between Lovers: Intimacy Overload Is As Unhealthy As Lack of Intimacy
Category: Psychology (general)
Focusing too much on your relationship can contribute to its breakdown. Too much intimacy can lead to intimacy overload, which is as unhealthy as fear of intimacy. more...
Overcoming Fear of Intimacy: How to Develop Trust and Vulnerability in Love Relationships
Category: Couples Counselling
Fear of intimacy involves hiding behind emotional walls. To overcome fear of intimacy, you must develop trust and vulnerability in your love relationships. Here's how. more...
8 Ways to Cope With Pet Loss: Grieving a Pet Death
Category: Depression
Grieving a pet death can take a long time. Be patient and compassionate with yourself, as this is a very real grief process. Here are 8 ways to cope with pet loss. more...
Category: Psychology (general)
Sometimes friendships have to end, especially if they're codependent or unhealthy. Here's when to say good-bye to a bad friend. more...
Christmas Gift Shopping Online: Start Your Christmas Shopping Early
Category: Psychology (general)
'Tis the season to start your Santa shopping. Doing your Christmas gift shopping online is a speedy, inexpensive, and less stressful way to spread joy around. more...
Why Movie Stars Aren't Happy: The Public Struggles of Celebrity Perfomers Can Lead to Misery
Category: Psychology (general)
Even movie stars struggle with addictions, sadness, and depression. Here's why the fame and fortune of celebrity performers can lead to unhappiness and even misery. more...
Psychology of Halloween Costumes: How Your "Trick or Treat" Mask Reveals Your Personality Traits
Category: Psychology (general)
Here's how Halloween costumes reveal your personality traits - whether you like pirate swashbuckler costumes (think Captain Jack Sparrow) or sexy French Maid costumes. more...
Men & Women's Sexual Arousal Rates: Do Men & Women Get Excited at the Same Rate?
Category: Psychology (general)
McGill University's study of sexual arousal rates found that men & women are turned on to maximal arousal at more or less the same rate. How is this possible?! more...
Overcoming Phobias: You Don't Have to Live With Irrational Fears or Phobic Behavior
Category: Phobias/Anxiety
Overcoming phobias or irrational fears can involve exposure, virtual reality, & counseling. Exposure is an effective phobia treatment. more...
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