Love for Things or Love for People?

Love for Things or Love for People?

In a world where consumerism is at its peak and success often seems to be measured by the material possessions accumulated, we may ask ourselves: do we love things more than people? The Magic of Things: The Illusion of Lasting HappinessMaterial things offer us comfort, pleasure, and sometimes a sense of security. A new car, … Read more

Understanding Sadness

Understanding Sadness

A deeper look into sadness: Why it arises, how to manage it, and its role in our lives Sadness is a universal emotion felt by every person throughout life. Often, we view it as an unwanted feeling, something to be avoided or quickly eliminated. In reality, sadness plays a profound and necessary role in our … Read more

What season are you?

What season are you?

The Chinese energetic calendar has five main seasons: Spring, Summer, Indian summer, Autumn, Winter. Each one is associated with a time of day, an element, an emotion… Which of them does your temperament correspond to? The QuestionnaireFor each question, choose from the five propositions the one that resonates most faithfully with you. Your Result For … Read more

4 Exercises to better accept yourself

4 Exercises to better accept yourself

The fact that nature has provided us with good things does not change anything: the way we look at it is seriously lacking in indulgence. But some people see themselves with flaws that are out of proportion to reality. An American researcher in educational psychology, Kristin Neff, notes that we look at others much more … Read more

The Paradox of Gifts in the Month of Love: Why the Most Valuable Gifts Cost Nothing (and Why We Give Them So Rarely)

The Paradox of Gifts in the Month of Love: Why the Most Valuable Gifts Cost Nothing (and Why We Give Them So Rarely)

February is the month of love, a time when we get swept up in the frenzy of gift-giving. Whether it’s Valentine’s Day or Dragobete, stores subtly push us to believe that affection is measured in jewelry, flowers, or romantic dinners. But what if the most valuable gifts we can offer cost nothing? And more importantly, … Read more

How Acceptance Can Help You Manage and Regulate Your Emotions: A Psychological Approach

How Acceptance Can Help You Manage and Regulate Your Emotions: A Psychological Approach

In psychology, acceptance is considered a crucial mechanism for managing and regulating emotions, with a significant impact on psychological and behavioral well-being. Acceptance-based approaches are essential in numerous therapies, such as Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and focus on non-judgmental acceptance of internal experiences. Therefore, accepting emotions can help reduce … Read more