The unconscious mind, a domain of automatic thoughts and internal impulses, significantly impacts our behaviors, decisions, and relationships, often affecting us without conscious awareness. Imagine a part of your mind that operates quietly, influencing your thoughts, behaviors, and decisions without you even realising it. This is the domain of the unconscious mind—a fascinating landscape that shapes our daily lives yet significant ways. 95%  of our mental activities occu

The phenomenon of blushing is an involuntary reaction triggered by specific events and is a physiological response. Blushing reflects genuine emotional expression. However, for many individuals, blushing can be distressing, leading to concerns about when and where it may occur. The subconscious uses blushing as a mechanism to remove us from situations it perceives as potentially embarrassing or uncomfortable, ultimately aiming to protect us. Paradoxically, this subconscious a

Have you ever found yourself dwelling on an insult or fixating on your mistakes? Criticisms often have a greater impact than compliments, and bad news frequently draws more attention than good. The reason for this is that negative events have a greater impact on our brains than positive ones. Psychologists refer to this as the negative bias (also called the negativity bias), and it can have a powerful effect on your behaviour, your decisions, and even your relationships. What

Toxic relationships are those which are damaging to use. A toxic person will often be controlling, negative self-cantered and dominant. Why Run From Toxic Relationships? There are so many reasons to free yourself from toxic relationships in your life. Negative people encourage negative actions and behaviours. They can cause anxiety and stress responses, are unhelpful to us and our relationships and don’t foster a healthy attitude. Here’s how to spot and prevent toxic behavi

Stress is the body's natural response to environmental changes that can have physical, emotional, and mental impacts. While it's a normal part of life, the inability to manage stress can have serious consequences on health and well-being. When a person faces a stressful event, the body releases hormones that prepare it for the fight-or-flight response, resulting in increased blood flow to the brain and major muscles. This leads to heightened senses, release of energy-providin

The critical inner voice is a well-integrated pattern of destructive thoughts toward ourselves and others. The nagging “voices,” or thoughts, that make up this internalized dialogue are at the root of much of our self-destructive and maladaptive behaviour. The critical inner voice is not an auditory hallucination; it is experienced as thoughts within your head. This stream of destructive thoughts forms an anti-self that discourages individuals from acting in their best intere

Painful periods (Dysmenorrhea) For those who experience menstrual periods with mild pain, it can be hard to believe how serious painful menstruation can be. Some women experience cramping and pain so severe they are unable to go to work, go to school, or care for their families. Pain can be accompanied by nausea, upset stomach, headaches and all-over body aches and pains and can be severe enough to affect overall health and wellbeing. Hypnotherapy can help you learn to contro

Emotional healing is a process in which you accept all your painful life experiences and the negative emotional reaction generated from them. It means you have mastered the art of coping with various stressors. When you are emotionally healed, you don’t feel the psychological hurt that was bothering you some time back. Your mental wounds have closed up, and you do not feel any significant pain. In this process of healing, your past will not become an obstacle to living the pr

Emotional avoidance often gets misunderstood as a sign of disconnection or indifference. Yet, this behavior can be adaptive and deeply shaped by cultural values, especially within relationships. In many cultures, suppressing emotional needs is not about neglect but about care and responsibility toward others. This post explores how emotional avoidance takes different forms, why it happens, and how culture influences these patterns. Emotional Avoidance as a Form of Care In col

Depression is not just a fleeting feeling of sadness or a momentary setback; it is a significant mental health condition. Globally, it ranks as one of the leading causes of disability, affecting an estimated 264 million people  across various ages and backgrounds. When an individual faces depression, their ability to work, maintain relationships, and engage in daily activities can be severely compromised. Recognizing the nature of depression and understanding its symptoms is

Living with chronic pain can feel overwhelming. It’s not just a passing ache; it's a persistent struggle that affects daily life and...

When we think of success, we think of intelligence levels, creativity and perseverance. We’re unlikely to think about the part that emotions play. However, 87% of our success comes from soft skills such as emotional intelligence. So, is your emotional intelligence holding you back from success? Emotional intelligence is complex. However, there are typically five aspects that all an essential part in your emotional intelligence makeup; Self-awareness This is the ability to re

Emotional avoidance can be adaptive and shaped by culture. It's not always a sign of disconnection. Suppressing needs often reflects relational responsibility and care, especially in collectivistic cultures. Both quiet withdrawal and loud resistance can protect against vulnerability and shame. She sat quietly, hands folded in her lap. Interestingly, not everyone responds to relational pressure by withdrawing. People protect themselves in different ways. Some become quiet. The