A person with eye contact anxiety may avoid making eye contact when talking to someone. If they do make eye contact, they may feel like they are being judged or scrutinized. Eye contact anxiety can interfere with everyday social interactions. By the same token, the ability to maintain good eye contact is an importantaspect of social interaction. People who look others in the eye are perceived as friendly and welcoming....
BJI / Getty Images Are you a perfectionist? Perfectionism can rob you of yourpeace of mind, enjoyment of life, and self-esteem. Perfectionism differs from high achievement in one important way: where your focus lies. BJI / Getty Images Let this reassure you: Letting go of perfectionist attitudes can actually help you to excel more! Make a Cost-Benefit Analysis Take a closer look at your perfectionistic traits. Perfectionism has many negative consequences, and you may be experiencing several of them right now....
Think about the last time you found yourself watching television when you really should have been doing homework. While common, procrastination can have a detrimental impact on your life, including your grades. If necessary, put a date next to each item if there is a deadline that you oughta meet. Plush Studios / Bill Reitzel / Getty Images At this point, take individual items on your list and break them down into a series of steps....
They tend to come on strong and decrease gradually until they’re finally gone. All it’s crucial that you do is shift gears and do something entirely different for a few minutes. Go for a Walk Sitting still only allows you to stew inyour emotions. Verywell / JR Bee Get up and move about. Take a Mental Vacation Close your eyes. This is a practice better known asguided imagery. It is astress-reduction techniquebest done in a room that is quiet and not overly bright....
Tirrell De Gannes, PsyD. Let’s break it down. Stevie Stanford, a psychologist at Driftwood Recovery. Michela Buttignol for Verywell Mind / Getty SAD is the second most commonly diagnosed anxiety disorder, affecting nearly 15 million adults in the U.S. There aretwo types of social anxiety disorder:generalized and non-generalized. People with generalized social anxiety disorder feel intense anxiety in all or most kinds of social interactions, saysDr. Lauren Cook, Pasadena-based clinical psychologist and author of Generation Anxiety....
And often youll make things even more awkward by drawing attention to how awkward you are. Social awkwardness can be a vicious cycle. Being socially awkward is not a diagnosis or disorderand we willallbe a little socially awkward at times. Tom Werner / Getty Images But, what does it actually mean to be socially awkward? One study looked at narratives ofsocially awkward situationsto find the common thread. Those behaviors displayed awkwardness through anxious, hesitant or avoidant actions orbody languagecues....
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sturti / Getty Images Psychologists have long been interested in exactly why and when we help other people. There has also been a tremendous amount of interest in the reasons why we sometimesdon’thelp others. Imagine that you are walking into a large department store. sturti / Getty Images At the entrance is a bell ringer asking for donations to a charitable organization. As a result, you might feel more inspired to stop and donate your own change....
Issues like these may become illuminated during the seven-year itch. While relationship challenges can be tough to navigate, it is possible to get through the seven-year itch. Where Did the Concept of Seven-Year Itch Come From? PeopleImages / Getty Images While the seven-year itch is a popular term, there is some uncertainty regarding its validity. While most relationships involve overcoming challenges, it’s uncertain if they always occur seven years into a relationship....
The bad news: They can be some of the most terrifying minutes of your life. But by developingcoping skills, most people who have panic attacks are able to manage their symptoms. Physical symptoms, such asshortness of breath, sweating andshaking, usually mark the beginning of a panic attack. Justin Richey/Getty Images These symptoms typically trigger fearful thoughts and emotions, which in turn can intensify your feelings of anxiety. As fear escalates, symptoms may also rise....
While nothing can replace greatstudy skills, practicing good test-taking strategiescanhelp improve your performance on psychology exams. How many questions are there? What pop in of questions are on the test? Tetra Images / Getty Images In many cases, yourpsychologytests will be a mix of different questions types. Understanding the format of the test will give you a better idea of how to budget your time. Start by determining how long you have for each question....
This articledetails ways to afford therapy, including getting reimbursed by yourhealth insurance. How Does Health Insurance Cover Therapy? Until recently, manyhealth insurance plansin the United States excluded coverage of mental health care. FatCamera / Getty Images Even if someone had health insurance, their plan might exclude therapy services. This means, if you have health insurance, you most likely have some coverage for mental health services. Some insurance plans exclude certain diagnoses from coverage....
Many feel pressure to be the funniest, hottest or most interesting person on the app. Knowing how to capture yourpersonality, interests, and general outlook on life succinctly is daunting for anyone. But, the truth is, no one expects you to be perfect. Sometimes it’s the simplest and most honest dating profiles that are the most effective. Including different types of text or specific photos can give people easy opportunities to respond....
