My own journey through a half-decade of chronic illness was altered heavily by my shift in thinking. It can result intoxic positivity, which has negative consequences on our psyches. What we should be aiming for instead isemotional validation. What does this all mean, and how do we make the change? Read on to learn more. What Is Toxic Positivity? Toxic positivity is the maintenance of positive thinking even in situations where it isn’t appropriate....

Or, they’re making you uncomfortable by providingunsolicited adviceor simply being unpleasant. Regardless, you want to exit the conversation, but you dont want to be rude or escalate things. So, what do you do? Verywell Mind / Getty But, as a therapist, I believe theres an art to direct communication. For example, usingI-languagecan help diffuse the possibility of a conversation escalating into an argument. Naturally, all of this is easier said than done....

Are the people in our lives here for a reason or just here for the season? But have you ever thought of doing that with relationships? But as social beings, we are literally wired to connect with others. Lucas Ottone / Stocksy This spring, you might want to give a shot to add some spring cleaning to your relationships. What Does It Mean to Spring Clean Our Relationships? If youre a parentespecially of multiple childrenyou likely understand all too wellhow physical clutter can build up....

Does this sound familiar? It’s the day after a great first date and you’re rehashing the details with your friends. Another friend chimes in, “Yes! martin-dm / Getty Images Give it a day or two so you don’t seem too eager, just play it cool”. They’re so normalized and yet they’re ultimately just keeping us from connecting with our romantic interests. But the truth is, all they do is confuseor even hurtthe other person....

Your bank will not ask you for your social security number on a call they initiated. The police will not call you if there is a warrant out for your arrest. Scams have become so commonplace that public service announcements are a daily necessity. Verywell Mind / Getty But know that it is not your fault. Victim blaming those who’ve been scammed helps no one, not the victims here’s why....

Ivan Pavlov was a Russian physiologist best known in psychology for his discovery of classical conditioning. Pavlov was also able to demonstrate classical conditioning in his subjects by associating food with sound of a tone. Learn more about Ivan Pavlov and his contributions to the field of psychology. traveler1116 / E+ / Getty Images Overview Pavlov discovered classical conditioning in the 1890s and published his results in 1897. The discovery had a reverberating influence on psychology....

Ive built a life around being accommodating. Need an extra set of hands on a work project? Cant find someone to help with last-minute plans? Victor Bordera / Getty Images you’ve got the option to count on me. Theres nothing wrong with helping people, of course. But Id started to notice that my yes reflex was leaving me burnt out and feeling resentful. On the one hand, the thought gave me stomach pains....

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You may have heard of Jean Piaget’s theory of cognitive development, for which he is famous. This theory looks athow children develop intellectuallythroughout the course of childhood. At a Glance Jean Piaget helped shape our foundational knowledge of childhood cognitive development. Verhoeff, Bert / Anefo / National Archief / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 3.0 During this time, he published two essays that provided a foundation for his future thoughts and theories....

Highlights Experience Jennifer Wolf is a former writer for Verywell Mind. She is aPCI Certified Parent Coachand a strong advocate for single moms and dads. Jennifer also wrote and taught an online parenting class forCengage Learningcalled Managing Life as a Single Parent. We take a human approach to health and wellness, and reach more than 150 million readers annually. Verywell Mind content is fact checked and reviewed by ourReview Boardfor accuracy and integrity....

He is a chartered psychologist and an associate fellow of theBritish Psychological Society. We take a human approach to health and wellness, and reach more than 150 million readers annually. Verywell Mind content is fact checked and reviewed by ourReview Boardfor accuracy and integrity. Learn moreabout usand oureditorial process.