
Flow is a state of mind where you’re fully energized and immersed in an activity that brings you joy or fulfillment. Many people find flow by accident, but it's possible to get there intentionally too. You’re most likely to reach flow when you’re working on a meaningful task under the right conditions, and finding the flow state is a skill that can be practiced and perfected. We’ve put

Retaining knowledge is important for success at school and in the workplace. While there’s no set rule for how much people will forget over a given amount of time, everyone will sometimes struggle to remember important information. However, it’s possible to strengthen memorization skills and ensure that important knowledge is retained.

Not so very long ago, scientists and doctors believed that the number of neurons, cells, and pathways that were present in our brains at birth were pretty much all there would be, so we should “use it or lose it”, as the saying goes. Your brain consists of four primary lobes, convoluted structures found within the lobes, left and right hemispheres, intricate communication networks, and

Many people experience panic attacks during stressful or scary situations, so you're not alone if you struggle with this problem. While these attacks usually don't cause any lasting harm, they can be very scary and you'll naturally want to avoid them any way you can. Although your doctor can prescribe you medication to help with your condition, you could also manage your panic attacks

Depression is a clinical condition just as real as a cold or flu. The key to understanding whether someone has depression or a bad case of the blues is knowing the severity and frequency of the feelings or symptoms. Treatment for depression varies widely from person to person, but there are some approaches that seem to work more often than others. With the right treatments, you may be

Impulsive aggression, also called intermittent explosive disorder (IED), is an emotional condition associated with sudden, extreme outbursts of anger. These outbursts of anger can be shocking and frightening, since someone undergoing an explosive episode can become emotionally and physically violent. For the individuals themselves, the episodes are overwhelming, and may lead to

Do you get anxious? Do you ever feel trapped and just want to run, but you can’t? You might be having a panic attack. Panic attacks are bursts of fear that usually include trouble breathing, shaking, sweating, or feeling like you’re choking. Panic attacks are scary and they can happen anywhere, such as while you are spending time with friends, working on homework, or sitting in class at

Fear of public speaking is the most common phobia. However, social anxiety can go far beyond giving a speech. Social anxiety involves an extreme fear of social situations in which you may be concerned about others judging you or about you making a fool of yourself. People with social anxiety may be affected by the condition throughout all aspects of their lives, or only in certain

Having PTSD can affect every aspect of your life. Not only does the PTSD affect you, but it also affects all your relationships. You may know that you need to tell your partner about your PTSD to help explain your behavior or get the support from your partner you need. Learn how to tell your partner about your PTSD so you can start to strengthen and build a better relationship.

Gaslighting is a type of emotional abuse where a person manipulates you by making you doubt your reality, usually with the goal of getting control. Typically, a gaslighter will use lies and criticism to make you question your sanity and rely on them. Anyone can gaslight you, including a partner, family member, friend, or colleague. If you think someone is gaslighting you, responding to
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