A common meditative practice is connecting to the body, finding non-judgmental awareness, and achieving equanimity. Buddhist meditation is rooted in Buddhism, an Indian religious teaching and philosophy attributed to Buddha. The tradition dates back to ancient texts, the Pali Canon. Pyrosky / E+ / Getty Buddhist meditation is much more than a tool for achieving tranquility. These practices complement one another, serving as necessary components to cultivating compassion, wisdom, and deep understanding....

In particular, this model emphasizes the importance of environmental factors and social influences in shaping development and behavior. What Does Bronfenbrenner’s Ecological Model Describe? This model describes the interactions between individuals and their environments and how these complex relationships affect development over time. d3sign/Moment/Getty images The factors that influence development include a person’s immediate setting and the broader culture in which they live. The theory stresses the interdependency and interaction between people and their environments....

Do you love reading, writing, and languages? andreswd / E+ / Getty Verbal-linguistic intelligence involves the capacity to understand and reason with words andlanguage. People with strong verbal-linguistic intelligence are skilled in reading, writing,listening, and communicating. andreswd / E+ / Getty “A person with high levels of verbal-linguistic intelligence is able to comprehend and verbally explain things effectively.” People who excel in this area love using, hearing, and expressing themselves through language....

On the surface, it makes complete sense. Yet, the broad reach of self-care as both concept and action is far more multifaceted. This is where the tough love comes in. Ana Rocio Garcia Franco / Getty Images This isnt to say that self-care is an entirely misleading and harmful idea. No, to the contrary, self-care can be undoubtedly beneficial. However, it is critical that it not be treated as the ultimate solution or pursued without consistent evaluation....

When I mention to people I haveborderline personality disorder(BPD), one of two things usually happens. Either theyve never heard of it before, and they say something like, Is it like bipolar?. I was no exception either. When I was first diagnosed, I swore Id tell no one and pretend I was OK. However, only through speaking about my experiences could I heal. Not to mention, after a couple of years oftreatment, I have settled into a stable-ish cadence....

Picture someone with depression. Whats the first image that comes to mind? Lying in bed all day? Verywell / Catherine Song But day-to-day life with chronic depression doesnt usually look like that. (And I wonder why my shoulders are always so tense!) As a person with depression, theres a low hum of how my daily functioning is affected some days. Verywell / Catherine Song Other days, its a deep guttural internal scream, imperceptible to almost everyone else....

That didnt fit what I was going through. I even wanted to go to an Ivy league and become a journalist. I could only work if I was working in a panic. And even then, my interests shifted constantly so I couldnt always rely on them. I still didnt know what was wrong with me. My life just kept looking less and less like the one that I wanted. It wasnt until well into adulthood that I would finally receivethe right diagnosis....

manopjk / iStock / Getty Images Plus Types of Dualism There are several kinds of dualism. Here are some of the most popular. Rene Descartes was a key proponent of this view. manopjk / iStock / Getty Images Plus That is, while the mind has non-physical properties, they emerge from the brain, a physical substance. Epistemological Dualism Epistemological dualism deals with the nature of knowledge, according to Tierney. Tierney says that philosopher Immanuel Kant has some sense of this in his work....

Most people fall into one or two combinations. These can be used in professional and personal configs. With a dominant person [on the other hand] sometimes…. you would be a little more directive. Hinterhaus Productions / Getty Images Here are some additional tips for dealing with each personality pop in. These things can all be improved by knowing your DISC throw in and that of others. The 4 DISC Personality key in (Plus 12 Styles with Careers)....

They basically provide positive and constructive support to their children and to others." Dr. Pratt highlights, “Those with the avoidant dismissive attachment style have negative views of people. They seek independence and can sometimes be uncomfortable with closeness and emotional intimacy.” Momo Productions / Getty Images This can lead to conflict, particularly in adolescence." With avoidant attachment, Dr. Pratt notes that fathers are more likely to ignore their childs needs....

Sarah Mason / Getty Images Key Takeaways Aerosmith sang about it. So did Whitney Houston, Mariah Carey, Destinys Child, and countless other artists. They sang songs aboutemotionssomething all people can relate to. Sarah Mason / Getty Images Although showing emotion is natural, society has historically viewed expressing them as a sign of weakness. The idea that women are biologically more emotional has been debunked by researchers. Emotion is not gendered....

It’s natural to want to share who you are. Doing so is how we find community and camaraderie in life. Coming out is a wholly individual process that requires you to share only the information you choose to. The idea of coming out can feel like it would be a very daunting task. Read on for suggestions about how to make your coming out process as smooth and positive as possible....

A person who is gender expansive may be of anysexualityand any gender identity. History of Gender Expression What is “normal” for gender expression changes with time. It is outside ofcisgendermale expression to wear high heels. Yana Iskayeva / Getty Images However,high heels were first worn by menwho continued to wear them through Victorian times. How we express gender changes over time. The term has continued to be used in our culture in relation to both children and adults....