This article explores the signs and toxic effects of micromanagement. It also suggests some strategies that can help you deal with a micromanager or stop micromanaging others. Micromanagement can be a toxic trait and that can lead to several negative outcomes for everyone involved. Weekend Images Inc. / Getty Images In fact, micromanagers often harm themselves in the process too, says Dr. Daramus. She explains that micromanagers genuinely believe theyre helping and often expect praise or thanks for everything they do....

When they’re always on your mind Vladimir Vladimirov / Getty Images Missing someone is a complex emotional experience. And it’s not just an emotional experiencethere are often physical symptoms as well. Even everyday events can trigger memories or physical symptoms of grief and loss. Vladimir Vladimirov / Getty Images Missing someone is quite common, but what you do when you feel that way can vary. Effects of Missing Someone Missing someone can take an emotional, physical, and mental toll....

Martin Dimitrov / Getty Images Negative emotions are unpleasant and disruptive emotional reactions. Examples of negative emotions include sadness, fear, anger, or jealousy. It is important to note that no emotion, including a negative one, is inherently bad. Martin Dimitrov / Getty Images It’s perfectly normal to feel these things in certain contexts or situations. These emotions become problematic when they are persistent and interfere with your ability to live your life normally....

Mindful acceptance: Let the things you cannot change be. Video: Negative Thoughts & How To Get Out of Your Head 2. Self-distancing: Observe your situation like a fly on the wall. Reappraisal: Find the positives in negative situations. Sign up for more wellness… delivered right to your inbox.

Most people will experience some of these symptoms, but rarely all of them. It’s important to implement lifestyle habits that can help ease the symptoms of withdrawal. This article includes tips to beat back cravings and help reinforce your decision to quit. Hero Images/Getty Images For more mental health resources, see ourNational Helpline Database. Consider making the first entry in your journal a list of the reasons you have toquit smoking....

PeopleImages / Getty Images Perfectionism in relationships can lead to conflict, criticism, and lack of intimacy. It can leave one person feeling disappointed and the other person feeling unappreciated. When these expectations are too high and unrealistic, it might be a sign of perfectionism. PeopleImages / Getty Images Perfectionists hold themselves and their partners to impossible standards. This can lead to emotional reactivity, criticism, and a lack of flexibility. What Is a Perfectionist?...

Sometimes, rejection is harsh, and the rejecter might be rude or cruel in their rebuff. Learn about types of rejection and how to cope with rejection in a healthy way. Click below to listen now. Charday Penn / Getty Images Why Rejection Is So Painful Emotional pain can be intense and can even manifest physically. In other words, we can literally feel something like rejection as physical pain. We Often Engage in Cognitive Distortion Sometimes we experience specific rejection as universal rejection....

Coping withanxietysurrounding parties starts when deciding whether or not you should attend. is reasonable for you to attend. Make a point of not overbooking yourself. What about making the last-minute decision not to go? If possible, see to it that you have at least a few hours of downtime to prepare. Try spending time on yourself. Some ideas might include the following: Plan well in advance what you will wear to the event....

Ljupco / iStockphoto Dealing with someone who haspassive-aggressive behaviorsa “passive-aggressive bully"can be complicated. However, you could take some steps to protect yourself. Setting boundariescan help stop this cycle. Ljupco / iStockphoto Addressing their behaviors is one way to bring these issues more into the open. It also establishes your willingness to hold the person accountable, which helps stop the passive-aggressive cycle. Confronting a person with passive-aggressive behaviorsat work, school, or home requires honesty....

If you have experienced stalking, it is important to learn more about how to deal with stalkers. Recognizing the signs and proactively protecting yourself can help you stay safe. However, learning how to exercise your legal options is also essential. MrKornFlakes / iStockphoto But stalking involves so much more than just following someone around. Oftentimes, the person stalking another makes threats or intends to harm the person in some way....

Are you so stressed aboutfinances, yourjob, arelationship conflict, or another issue that you’re experiencing insomnia? And if your insomniaisstress-related, being overly tired does nothing to help solve the problems creating the stress. Dealing with lasting insomnia can cause stress, which can lead to more stress-related insomnia. Kai/Aflo / Getty Images It’s a vicious stress-insomnia cycle. How do you get out of it and relieve your sleep issues? Trying some stress-related insomnia remedies can help you start toget higher-quality sleep....

For that group, 22% still ranked the loss of a loved one as their most traumatic event. John Bowlby, a British psychologist, believed that children are born with a drive to seekattachmentwith their caregivers. Therefore, it makes sense that grieving that attachmentor lack thereofwould be incredibly difficult. EMS-FORSTER-PRODUCTIONS / Getty Images People in our society often think we can move through grief in a month and be done with it....

“Oh no, what did I just press?” …If you don’t control your digital identity someone else will.How does he know? Since 2007 Couros has been receiving messages from those who have been scammed by fraudsters using his likeness. Verywell Mind / Getty Images This experience has made him extremely cautious about every text and email he receives. Hes not alone in feeling overwhelmed by fraud risk, and for good reason....