The placebo effect largely depends on the level of trust the patient has in the treatment, just like God's love can be felt by the people who believe in it.
Emotional intelligence and Brackett’s mood meter
It's easy to be aware of what you're doing, but can you label what you feel? We can minimise misunderstandings, be self-aware and lead happier lives.
9 essentials tips for a true apology
It's often hard enough to get ourselves to apologise, but did you know there are rules to it? To truly mend relationships, here are some tips.
No outside validation – gratitude for all things
What we are looking for is where we are looking from.If we wait for the outside world to praise us, we will forever remain a follower.
Can others love us if we don’t love ourselves?
I spend years hoping someone's love could save me from the pit inside my soul. That they would find my flaws endearing, and in turn so would I.
From doormat to assertiveness
Are you sick and tired of feeling taken advantage of, unable to say no and put your foot down?Join the club! Learning assertiveness can be tough.
Why addicts insist it’s physical
There are more and more addictions. Where is the boundary between having a hard time letting something go, and having a physical dependency on it?
Empath or codependent, which one are you?
The lines between empathy and codependency are blurred for many of us. Are you feeling more than you have to, and can you assert yourself?
Bittersweet responsibilities of work
You would think I'd welcome having people looking forward to my work. But instead, I'm filled with dread and freeze up. Why am I so petrified of attention?
Feeling rejected? Childhood abuse and abandonment
Nobody deals well with rejection and abandonment. If you've suffered from childhood trauma and CPTSD, there's additional hurdles to conquer.