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Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
2 weeks ago

Social psychologists found that people who keep their living spaces immaculate aren't necessarily organized - many of them learned that a clean house was the only form of control available in a childhood where everything else was unpredictable - Silicon Canals

Compulsive cleanliness in some individuals is a trauma response linked to childhood adversity, not merely a sign of organization or virtue.
Relationships
fromSilicon Canals
2 weeks ago

Psychology suggests you will always push away good things if your subconscious mind doesn't believe you deserve them - and most people who do this don't recognize it as pushing, they just wonder why nothing good ever seems to stay - Silicon Canals

Self-sabotage often occurs unconsciously, pushing good things away despite a desire for improvement.
Parenting
fromScary Mommy
1 month ago

I Spent A Year Talking To ADHD Experts. Here's What I've Learned As A Mom.

ADHD parenting focuses on recognizing patterns and making gradual improvements rather than seeking perfection.
fromPsychology Today
6 months ago

How a Simple Journal Practice Can Change Your Life

Writing your thoughts down can help you gain some space from them, greatly reducing their emotional charge. You can notice what is actually going on in your mind and use this information to make concrete goals that will ultimately lead to more happiness. When you write a thought, ask yourself, "What is the need I am really feeling here? What am I wanting more of?"
Mental health
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