Worrying has a bad reputation. But in fact there’s an upside to it, according to Kate Sweeny, Ph.D., a psychology professor at the University of California Riverside. “Not all worry is destructive or even futile,” Sweeny said. “It has motivational benefits, and it acts as an emotional buffer.” In her latest article, “The Surprising Upsides… Continue reading Worrying: It’s Not All Bad
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Tackling Depression by Changing the Way You Think
Depressed people “don’t need to worry and ruminate,” says Professor Roger Hagen at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology’s (NTNU) Department of Psychology. “Just realizing this is liberating for a lot of people.” Hagen and NTNU colleagues Odin Hjemdal, Stian Solem, Leif Edward Ottesen Kennair and Hans M. Nordahl have recently published a scientific… Continue reading Tackling Depression by Changing the Way You Think
What’s Your Worry Quotient?
Do you always second-guess yourself and mentally run through every possible scenario and all the potential risks? Do you find that after resolving one worry, you immediately identify something else to worry about? Did these questions make you worry about whether you worry too much? If so, go ahead and laugh at yourself. Humor is… Continue reading What’s Your Worry Quotient?
How to Live Like Your Ego Is Not Your Amigo
Human beings are capable of a rich inner life that, sadly, seems to elude so many, says dating and life coach Deborah Downey. “I doubt that most of us fully realize just how much worry, doubt and fear we experience on a daily basis; it seems to me that acknowledging this default setting and finding… Continue reading How to Live Like Your Ego Is Not Your Amigo