mental health

Whether you're young or old, married or single, chances are the stress of work, time and relationships have put you out of touch with yourself. You may not have time for your friends, your hobbies or your favorite pastimes, which can…

People who have been diagnosed with borderline personality disorder (BPD) or narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) can be challenging to deal with on a regular basis. While these two disorders appear to be opposites from the outside, they…

Many individuals have the idea that other people or situations are responsible for outcomes in their lives. When someone thinks this way, she has an external locus of control. Conversely, if she were to believe that she has control of the…

If you've experienced negativity at work or in a relationship, you know firsthand the toll it can take on your emotional well-being. As Dr. Steve Ornelas writes in "Energy Vampires: Managing Stress and Negative Thoughts in Your Personal and…

Forming an identity is central to leading a healthy fulfilling life. A personal identity asks individuals to begin to answer "Who am I?" and "What am I like?" to form an accurate self-concept. Identity is not based on race, gender,…

Things such as increased heart rate, shaky hands and stomach upset can strike you right before you participate in a sporting event. It's what you're thinking about that causes your body to react. The more you think about stumbling,…

The search for self-identity seems to be a fundamental aspect of the human condition. Indeed, Socrates called the unexamined life a life not worth living. This may be because if a person does not look back and learn from any mistakes she…

You will experience a variety of barriers in your life, both physical and mental. However, identifying and overcoming mental barriers can be a challenge, particularly if you have been dealing with one for quite some time. Maybe you are…

Excessive fear can be both inhibitive and paralyzing. It hinders productivity, lowers self-esteem and limits opportunities. There are many ways to deal with it, from facing it head on to obtaining professional help. Different methods…

We tend to be blind to our own faults and weaknesses and so never fix the problems that keep us from greater success. Our self barriers can be short-term or they can be ones that are unlikely to change quickly. Either way, if you want to…