Transforming Guilt into a Useful Emotion
People can experience guilt for many reasons. Actions they have done, actions they have failed to do, thoughts they feel are wrong, or even things they are not responsible for but feel guilty about anyway. Regardless of the cause, guilt is a difficult emotion to...
How Life’s Simple Pleasures Boost Your Mood
If asked what would make you happy right now, is your answer something big? A vacation at the beach, a job promotion, or a new purchase you’ve been wanting? Certainly, all of these things would probably bring you joy, but these are not pleasures that you can enjoy...Pitfalls of Perfectionism: Why Being Your Best is Better than Being The Best
“Perfectionism” is a behavioral problem, where a person overstresses themselves with a desire to be “perfect.” While striving for perfection in some form can be healthy, “perfectionism” typically is not, because those that are perfectionists often struggle with...
How Passions Determine Happiness
Everyone has skills and talents they are especially good at. We all have passions, hobbies, and interests that we enjoy pursuing more than others. These skills and passions may be far reaching. Maybe we want to travel the world, lead a team, or find a cure for an...
Living in the Now: Avoid Obsessing Over a Past or Future You Cannot Change
Mistakes happen, as do the regrets that usually follow them. Worrying about what is to come also happens as a natural response to the unknown. But becoming obsessed with the past or future is a negative thought pattern that is easy to fall into. When you ruminate...Long Island Psychology
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