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Manipulation Tactics  ⚠️ WARNING ⚠️ The following are extremely harmful and damaging to one's mental and emotional well being.  Being able to recognize these tactics are the first step in protecting oneself from being manipulated. "Overcoming manipulation begins with recognizing the tactics employed by manipulators." Gas lighting Definition: When someone seeks to make another doubt their own perception, memories, or sanity. How it works: Denial that certain events occured, insisting the victim is imagining things, shifting blame and lie that bag. minimizing the victims feelings and experiences. Goal being to gain power and control over someone by causing them to question their reality and become dependent on the abusers version of events. Emotional Manipulation Definition: This involves using tactics to exploit or control someone's emotions. How it works: Tactics that are often used are playing the victim, making exaggerated claims, withholding affection, employing pa

Intuition: The Internal Compass What The Intuition Is Intuition is a subconscious process where you understand or know something without conscious reasoning. It's often described as a gut feeling or instinctual understanding that guides decision-making or problem-solving. Some people rely heavily on intuition in their decision-making, while others prefer to rely on logic and reasoning. It's a fascinating aspect of human cognition that continues to be studied in psychology and neuroscience.  "The intuitive mind is a sacred gift and the rational mind is a faithful servant. We have created a society that honors the servant and has forgotten the gift." - Albert Einstein Intuition is subjective and can vary greatly from person to person, you should never make a full decision on little or no information. But most times in life, every bit of information is not readily available and this is where your intuition can really help. If you feel major hesitation but logically it so

What Is High Functioning Anxiety? What Is High Functioning Anxiety? High-functioning anxiety is a term used to describe people who experience symptoms of anxiety but are still able to function relatively well in their daily lives. These people may appear successful, productive, and composed on the outside, but internally, they may be dealing with constant worry, perfectionism, and self-doubt. Despite their anxiety, they often excel in their careers or academics. Signs of high-functioning anxiety may include: Perfectionism:  Setting excessively high standards for oneself and feeling intense pressure to meet them. Overachievement:   Constantly striving for success or approval, even at the expense of one's well-being. Constant worrying: Experiencing persistent and excessive worry about various aspects of life, including future events, relationships, and personal performance. Difficulty relaxing:  Finding it hard to unwind and often feeling restless or on edge. Procrastination:  Puttin

 What Is The Ego? Have you heard anyone say, things like "he's got a big ego" or, "that's your ego talking"? I have but I never really put much thought into what the ego is until I started my journey of introspection and started to take a good look at myself and my own ego. Now that I know, it's much easier for me to stay mindful about my thoughts and feelings so I thought I'd share what I've learned.  Definition of the human ego It is a fundamental aspect of our personalities. It is a complex and multifaceted component that serves essential functions in regulating thoughts, emotions and behaviours.  How it works It's that portion of the human personality which is experienced as the “self” or “I” and is in contact with the external world through perception. Also known as the filter we use to see the world around us. It is a collection of beliefs, desires, fantasies, ideas and fears from the past. All of which we meticulously put together in o

Secrets Revealed: Unleashing The Power Of Positivity Positivity is a remarkable force that has the power to uplift, inspire, and transform our lives in extraordinary ways. Essentially, positivity is the heart of an optimistic outlook, the resilience in the face of adversity, and an overall sense of gratitude for life's blessings. It's about seeing the glass as half full, even when it seems empty, and embracing life with an open heart and mind. In today's fast-paced and often stressful world, maintaining a positive mindset is more important than ever. Positivity isn't just a fluffy concept; it has tangible benefits for our mental, emotional, and physical well-being. Research in the field of positive psychology has shown that people who adopt a positive outlook tend to experience greater happiness, lower levels of stress, and improved overall health. The Science of Positivity   Positivity isn't just a feel-good notion; it's grounded in scientific research that she

 Why Releasing Emotional Baggage Is Essential  Releasing emotional baggage is crucial for personal growth and well-being. Carrying unresolved emotions can weigh you down, affecting mental, emotional, and even physical health.  Letting go allows for: Emotional Freedom: Releasing baggage liberates you from the chains of negative emotions, fostering a sense of inner peace and emotional freedom. Healing: It's a vital step towards healing emotional wounds, preventing them from festering and impacting your present and future. Improved Relationships: Unresolved emotions can strain relationships. Letting go promotes healthier connections by freeing you from past grievances and allowing for more authentic interactions. Personal Empowerment: It empowers you to take control of your emotional state, making choices based on your present rather than being dictated by past experiences. "Free yourself from the weight of yesterday's emotions, and watch how effortlessly you soar towards you

 Being Self-Aware: Finding The Keys To Ourselves Self-awareness is fundamental in psychology and personal development, regarded as the cornerstone to emotional intelligence, its the ability to introspect and recognize our thoughts, feelings, motivations and behaviours.  Self- awareness consists of two main components: Internal:  Which involves understanding our own values, passions, strengths and weaknesses. Knowing what drives us, what makes us happy and what triggers our negative emotions. External:  Which involves understanding how others perceive us. This requires empathy and the ability to see ourselves through the eyes of others. To truly understand oneself we must possess both internal and external awareness. Developing self-awareness is an ongoing process that involves self- reflection, introspection and feedback from others. Journaling, meditation and mindfulness practices will help to increase internal self-awareness. This process often involves confronting uncomfortable trut