The Different Types of Doomsday Phobias

Some people fear plague, others nuclear winter, while other people are afraid of Armageddon. Doomsday phobias occur in some form in virtually every corner of the world. Like many specific phobias, thesephobiascan be loosely categorized into several types. Ruben Antolin / Getty Images Two of the most common are technology phobias and religious phobias. Doomsday Technology Phobias Nuclear anxiety. The science behind the dilemma seemed sound. The theory was that early computers were programmed to accept only two digits rather than four-digit dates....

April 26, 2025 · 2 min · 410 words · Scott Moore

The Different Types of Social Support

You might reach for the phone to call a friend when you’ve had a bad day at work. Or you might search online to find ideas for how to deal with your problem. These different types of support can have different effects, however. Social support comes in several categories; learn the best way to support a loved one, and you’ll both feel less stress!. Is there a best throw in of social support?...

April 26, 2025 · 2 min · 306 words · Luis Wilcox

The Diffusion of Responsibility Concept in Psychology

For example, imagine you are in a large city on a bustling street. You notice a man fall to the ground and start convulsing as if having a seizure. Because there are so many people present, no one person feels pressured to respond. electravk / Getty Images In one scenario the subjects of the experiment were alone when the smoke entered the room. Seventy-five percent of these subjects reported the smoke to researchers right away....

April 26, 2025 · 1 min · 191 words · Connor Miller

The Dos and Don'ts of Dating a Coworker

Plenty of our favorite fictional couples certainly started out as office flirtations or coworker crushes. Some workplaces even have strict guidelines prohibiting office romances. Keep reading to learn more about some of the dos and don’ts of dating a coworker. Halfpoint Images / Getty Images There are plenty of great reasons why people decide that dating in the workplace is worthwhile. Your initial romantic first impressions can be good predictors of how successful a relationship might be....

April 26, 2025 · 4 min · 704 words · Leah Porter

The Dos and Don'ts of Double Texting

How to follow-up without looking clingy or desperate Verywell Mind / Getty Images So, you sent atext. It’s fine, no worries. Its only been…checks time…three hours and five minutes. Verywell Mind / Getty Images Now youre stuck in the ultimate dilemma: Should you send a follow-up? Or should you give a shot to play it cool? Will a double text make you look eager?Clingy? Or worse, desperate? We know the feeling, weve definitely been there....

April 26, 2025 · 2 min · 283 words · Paul Diaz

The Dos and Don'ts of Texting in Relationships

A more accurate statement might be that “a watched smartphone never pings.” But, there’s a risk that texting could become a crutch too. When this happens, it becomes a barrier to creating meaningful relationships with others. Too many times, there is a lot of miscommunication that takes place with texts. When this happens, it can alter the entire course of the relationship. Here are some ways in which texting impacts relationships....

April 26, 2025 · 3 min · 501 words · Pamela Brown

The Double-Edged Sword of Being Treated Differently After Losing the Weight

Are we only worth what’s on the outside? These revolutionary drugs often provide rapid results that can make you slimmer within mere months. This inherent bias from others has the potential to affect people throughout their entire lives. Verywell Mind / Getty Images Sadly, fatphobia often starts in childhood and continues well into adulthood. This anti-fat bias orfat shamingcan have serious impacts on your physical health as well. But what happens when you lose the weight and become smaller?...

April 26, 2025 · 1 min · 212 words · Angela Robbins

The Drunken Monkey Sleep Hack Might Be a TikTok Trend Worth Trying

Here’s everything you should know before trying the viral sleep trend. What is the Drunken Monkey? Creator @USAMedical posted about the concept of Drunken Monkey exercise on TikTok in 2022. Michela Buttignol / Verywell Mind / Getty Images Gotta admit, it does make you look like a flailing, tipsy monkey. From that position, move your hips from side to side while keeping them loose. Once you’re comfortable with this movement, add in full shoulder rotations....

April 26, 2025 · 2 min · 255 words · Kelly Gilbert

The Easiest Way to Boost Happiness Fast-Being Institute

The Easiest Way to Boost Happiness Fast What are the key happiness skills? Sign up for more wellness… delivered right to your inbox. Grab OurFree eBookto Learn How to Grow Your Wellness Business Fast!

April 26, 2025 · 1 min · 34 words · Zachary Livingston

The Elaboration Likelihood Model of Persuasion Explained

It was originated by Richard E. Petty and John T. Cacioppo in the 1980s. The ELM suggests there are two routes to persuasion. The central route involves thinking about the merits of the argument and weighing the pros and cons. We Are / DigitalVision / Getty Persuasion via the central route leads to long-lasting change. The central and peripheral route mark the two extremes on the elaboration continuum. A person may occupy various points in between the two ends of the spectrum, however....

April 26, 2025 · 2 min · 283 words · Susan Wright MD

The Emotion Wheel: Purpose, Definition, and Uses-Being Institute

The Emotion Wheel: Purpose, Definition, and Uses What is the Emotion Wheel? (A Definition) What Is an Emotion? Theories Behind the Emotion Wheel Grab OurFree eBookto Learn How toGrow Your Wellness Business Exponentially!

April 26, 2025 · 1 min · 33 words · Jose Castillo

The Emotional Toll of Caring For a Loved One With Alzheimer's Disease

As a labor of love, friends or family members often voluntarily take on the role of caregiver. But this can come at a cost to the individual providing care. Less than half of these individuals reported receiving training for these tasks. This kind of work can be stressful and demanding, especially for individuals who are inexperienced or unprepared. When a loved one receives an Alzheimers diagnosis, it can be devastating....

April 26, 2025 · 2 min · 410 words · Robert Rocha

The End of the Resolution

Join us to learn how to optimize your wellness, one small step at a time. The origins of the Western world’s exploration into the slow living movement started withSlow Food. Shifting Priorities In 2020,Roxanne Morrisonwas working a busy job that she loved. Then, the summer rolled around, and she found herself unemployed thanks to a round of layoffs. “Slow living is rooted in the embodiment ofpleasureas well,” she explained. In the slowness came the calling to pursue two of her long-term passions:astrologyandsculpting....

April 26, 2025 · 4 min · 683 words · Joseph Martinez