How Social Media May Help Some People with Dementia Navigate Their Identity Introduction Can social media really help someone with dementia navigate their identity? The answer is complicated. While social media platforms offer unique tools for expression and connection, their usefulness depends heavily on the dementia stage, individual capacity, and caregiver involvement. For many, these […]
A Critical Look at the Dandelion-Orchid Dichotomy: Labels That Shape Lives Introduction Could calling your child an ‘orchid’ or ‘dandelion’ do lasting harm? While the dandelion-orchid dichotomy aims to explain why children respond differently to their environments, it risks creating limiting labels that shape their self-beliefs and behavior. Understanding children’s temperaments is essential—but labeling them
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How Reading Bodily Cues Can Help Detect Deception Did you know that your body reacts to lies before your brain catches on? Studies show that tuning into physical cues—like your heart racing or your stomach tightening—can give you an edge in spotting deception. Detecting dishonesty isn’t just a skill for detectives. It’s a valuable tool
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Why Money Can Be WEIRDly Motivating: A Deep Dive Into Cross-Cultural Incentives Introduction Why do Americans quit a task for pennies, while others persist for nothing? Understanding what motivates people isn’t just fascinating—it’s critical for success in today’s globalized workplace. Monetary rewards are a powerful motivator, but they don’t work equally across all cultures. Weird
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The Older We Get, the Later We Think ‘Old Age’ Starts Did you know people in their 70s are completing marathons and founding startups more than ever before? Aging isn’t what it used to be—or at least, how we perceive it has evolved. What does “old age” mean when people live longer, stay active later
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Career coaching for managers: the key to long-term success Career coaching for managers is not a luxury, but a strategic investment in the professional development and long-term success of managers. At a time when the demands on managers are constantly increasing and changing, a tailored coaching programme can make all the difference. But how do
Sleep disorders: causes, symptoms and treatment options Introduction Sleep disorders are an increasingly widespread problem in our society. Many people struggle with sleep problems that have a negative impact on their health and quality of life. A new phenomenon resulting from the spread of social media is so-called “Revenge Bedtime Procrastination”. This blog post is
Coping with stress in the workplace: tips for companies Introduction Stress in the workplace is a severe problem in today’s fast-paced business world. The negative impact on employee health and productivity should not be underestimated. Organisations must develop and implement effective stress management strategies to create a healthy and productive work environment. In this article,
Complex post-traumatic stress disorder (CPTSD) is a mental health condition that can develop in individuals who have experienced prolonged trauma or abuse, such as childhood neglect or domestic violence. cPTSD can significantly impact an individual’s mental, physical, and emotional well-being, making it challenging to engage in healthy self-care practices. However, self-care is essential to cPTSD
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Difficult emotions: understanding emotional dysregulation in complex post-traumatic stress disorder (cPTSD). All people who have grown up in abuse and neglect have difficulty expressing their feelings. They easily lose their temper, cry uncontrollably and feel out of control, or they shut down and feel cut off from their feelings. Both patterns are examples of emotional
