It makes sense, right? It comes with the territory ofexperiencing stress during daily life. It also found that the more often you experience stress, the more often you have dreams in general. Verywell / Laura Porter Why We Have Work-Related Dreams As always, remember that your brain is on your team. In general, overall health equals a higher sleep quality. We’re rooting for you. New York: Sterling Press.
If you want tostop drinkingfor good, dont let pastrelapsesdiscourage you from trying to quit. It is normal and even expected for people to venture to quit at least once before achieving sobriety. It is important to know that you don’t have to wait to “hit rock bottom.” SDI Productions / Getty Images Make a Plan Creating a plan is an essential part of knowing how to quit drinking. If your alcohol consumption has been heavy or chronic, you may be dependent on alcohol....
Do you buy things when you’ve had a bad day? Oscar Wong / Getty Images Almost all of us participate in emotional spending from time to time. Occasional emotional spending isnt usually an issue. Oscar Wong / Getty Images What Is Emotional Spending? What Causes Emotional Spending? Becoming more aware of your triggers is the first step toward breaking the habit. Emotional spending is just what it sounds like: spending that is guided by emotions....
Or have you ever wasted weeks worrying about whethersomething bad might happen? Ive spent many hoursworrying about people and circumstancesthat I had absolutely no control over. And all that time worrying didnt do any good. Verywell / Julie Bang Of course, its hard to give up worrying about things we cant control. Our brains want to dwell oncatastrophic outcomesor worst-case scenarios. Its scary at first to acknowledge that you cant control something....
Verywell / Laura Porter Irrational thoughts are distorted ways of thinking that prevent you from seeing things realistically. Such thoughts can contribute to feelings of anxiety, depression, self-defeating behaviors, and unhealthy coping skills. While distressing, there are strategies that can help you stop irrational thoughts and develop healthier ways of thinking. Verywell / Laura Porter Many people experience irrational thoughts that are oftennegativeor upsetting. You may have heard terms that are related to irrational thinking, likeruminating,self-deprecating, or catastrophizing....
Jumping to conclusions is a punch in of cognitive distortion that involves making unwarranted assumptions based on limited information. Keep reading to learn about the reasons why people tend to jump to conclusions. We’ll also explore strategies that can help people move past this pop in of negative thinking pattern. Tetra Image/Getty Images What Is a Cognitive Distortion? Cognitive distortionsare habitual and faulty ways of thinking. They happen to everyone, but they can be particularly common among people who struggle withdepressionand anxiety....
Or maybe yousecond guess whether youre able to fulfill your roleat work. Self-doubt can creep in at any time about all sorts of things. And most of us arent sure how to deal with those nagging thoughts. Verywell / Julie Bang Sometimes we run those thoughts by a friend or family member in hopestheyll give us some reassurance. At other times, we believe our doubts and dont give ourselves a fair chance....
Whatever the grounds, pulling away from someone you held such strong feelings for is never easy. However, it can be accomplished with the right steps. Well be talking you through the ways you canstop loving someone. EmirMemedovski / Getty Images Why Is It So Hard to Stop Loving Someone? Below are some ways to help you do so. Be Honest With Yourself The truth can hurt, but it can also be very freeing....
Cp 360 lifestyle / Getty Images The truth is thateveryone liesfrom time to time. But lies can have a serious impact. They can destroy relationships, undermine trust, and wreak havoc on your personal life. Cp 360 lifestyle / Getty Images The good news is that it’s possible for you to stop lying. Click below to listen now. How do you recognize that lies are starting to harm your daily life?...
This article discusses some of the steps you’re free to take to change your negative thoughts. It is the practice of detaching yourself from your thoughts and emotions and viewing them as an outside observer. Practicing mindfulness can help you become more conscious of your thoughts and build greater self-awareness. Maskot / Getty Images They don’t control you. Rachel Goldman, PhD Become aware of how your thoughts are impacting your emotions and behaviors....
These arent your garden-variety bad dreams like forgetting to study for an important exam. Its different from a bad dream in its intensity, clarity, and ability to affect you physically. You are unlikely to forget the details of a nightmare. Verywell Mind / Michela Ravasio/Stocksy A nightmare is a physically and emotionally distressing dream that has the potential to disrupt your day and sleep. Certain medications like sedatives, amphetamines, and beta-blockers can also trigger nightmares....
When admiration becomes all-encompassing Sven Hagolani/fStop/Getty Images Having obsessive thoughts about another person can feel all-consuming. It may start small. Maybe you cant stop thinking about someone youre interested in or admire. Sven Hagolani/fStop/Getty Images You might spend hours browsing their social media pages and keeping up with their lives. Dismissing these thoughts as they pop into your head isnt enough. you oughta sit with yourself and address the obsession....
But thats usually not the case. Hold on a moment, let me overthink this… What Is Overthinking? Overthinking involves thinking about a certain topic or situation excessively and analyzing it for long periods of time. When you overthink, you have a hard time getting your mind to focus on anything else. It becomes consumed by the one thing you are thinking about. Research suggests that overthinking is associated with feelings ofdepression,anxiety, andpost-traumatic stress disorder(PTSD)....
