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If you know how to recognize it, you will know how to deal with it. This may sound like a simple tip, but recognizing microaggressions in everyday life can be more tricky than it seems. In fact, this is something people of color experience so often that a lot of times it goes unnoticed. But if we want things to change, we have to name the problems and deal with them. So how to deal with common microaggressions? Microaggressions Definition by Wing Sue Derald The term racial microaggression was coined by psychiatrist Chester Pierce in 1970 to describe racial insults towards black people. Professor of psychology at Columbia Teacher’s College, Wing Sue Derald explains in his book “Microaggressions in Everyday Life: Race, Gender, and Sexual Orientation” that racial microaggressions are […]
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Deciding to go to therapy is a big step, usually for a reason. Because it can be a defining moment in someone’s life, having the right therapist is crucial. If you feel like your counselor doesn’t help or understand you enough, you can learn how to change therapists and find someone who’ll adequately support you and your mental health. Before Learning How to Change Therapists, Learn Why It Can Be Good for You Before you even learn how to get through a change in therapists, it’s crucial to know when a change is necessary. Having a good feeling about someone should be the first step to deciding whether a person deserves your time. You can employ the same method with a counselor for women, too. It’s not enough for counselors […]
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Every now and then, a person finds themselves trying to figure out how to deal with loneliness. It is an uncomfortable feeling, definitely, yet at the same time, it is a very common and normal one. Humans are, after all, social creatures and as such crave human companionship. But when intimacy is lacking and hard feelings set in – one has to overcome it, and here is how to do that. What Is Loneliness, and How Do We as Humans Experience It? Since there was a world, there was loneliness, as well as a tendency to grasp it. Artists, therapists, psychologists, as well as philosophers and sociologists, have given their take on the experiences of alienation. The scientific definition of the notion is that it is a distressing feeling that […]
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It’s difficult when relationships end but learning how to get over someone you never dated may seem worse. Love doesn’t always make sense because it’s mysterious and powerful. That’s why you feel this way and wonder if you’re in a situation without salvation. We’ll unpack it together and give some dating and life advice along the way. Can You Get Your Heart Broken by Someone You Never Dated? Really, it’s possible to feel heartbroken, disappointed, and sad over someone you loved but never had a romantic relationship with. This happens to everyone at least once, and it’s the topic of numerous movies, novels, and stories. If you feel like this, the first thing you want to know is that nothing’s wrong with you. Objectifying the situation and your feelings may […]
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Everybody feels alone from time to time. It is normal. Still, if feeling lonely is affecting your life greatly, there are things you can do to improve the situation. Knowing what to do when you feel lonely and sad can improve your mental health and, in the end, your quality of life. We will show you how to cope and deal with these emotions in the most productive way. What Is Loneliness, and How to Recognize it? Loneliness is a particular state of mind that often doesn’t have to imply that the person doesn’t want or doesn’t have any social contacts. Even though there are many definitions in psychology, all will agree that this feeling is highly subjective and can vary from person to person. Human beings are social creatures, […]
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Being romantically involved with someone can be bliss, but it doesn’t mean that you can’t have a fulfilled life alone. After getting out of a long relationship, many women need to go through the complex task of (re)learning how to be happy single. We’ve all been there! But there is a solution (or better yet, plenty of them). Take a look at all the ways you can start enjoying life on your own. Following Tips Will Show You How to Enjoy Being Single, Even After a Hard Breakup There are so many reasons people think that happiness outside of relationships is impossible. In many cases, breaking up can mean the loss of support and comfort you rely on. On top of that, being alone is often stigmatized, even in a […]
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