Migraines and Change: How to Manage the Pain of Life’s Shifts

Migraines and Change: How to Manage the Pain of Life’s Shifts

Migraines and Change: How to Manage the Pain of Life’s Shifts Do life’s changes trigger pounding headaches? Dr. Jimmy Mohammed, in an RTL interview, calls migraines a “change disease,” affecting over 15% of the global population. These debilitating headaches, worsened by stress or routine disruptions, reflect an intolerance to change. As a psychology professor with … Read more

Your Shoes, Your Story: What Your Footwear Says About Your Mental Health

Your Shoes, Your Story: What Your Footwear Says About Your Mental Health

Your Shoes, Your Story: What Your Footwear Says About Your Mental Health Do your shoes reveal your emotional state? Psychoanalyst Christian Richomme suggests they do, acting as a mirror to your mood and identity. A survey notes 81% of women choose shoes based on their emotions, reflecting confidence, comfort, or vulnerability. As a psychology professor … Read more

Spotting Manipulators: The Telltale Sign That Protects Your Mental Health

Spotting Manipulators: The Telltale Sign That Protects Your Mental Health

Spotting Manipulators: The Telltale Sign That Protects Your Mental Health Manipulators can erode your mental health with subtle tactics, but spotting them early can protect you. Psychiatrist Isabelle Nazare-Aga, author of Manipulators Are Among Us, identifies a key red flag: manipulators react poorly to requests for clarification, using ambiguity to maintain control. As a psychology … Read more

Subtle Sexism at Work: Spot These Phrases to Protect Your Mental Health

Subtle Sexism at Work: Spot These Phrases to Protect Your Mental Health

Subtle Sexism at Work: Spot These Phrases to Protect Your Mental Health Sexism at work often hides in plain sight, disguised as harmless comments like “You bring sweetness to the team.” The Barometer Sexism at Work, from the French Association of Managers of Diversity, reveals 75% of women in France face regular sexist remarks, yet … Read more

Not Your Fault: 4 Sources of Anxiety You Can Stop Owning Today

Not Your Fault: 4 Sources of Anxiety You Can Stop Owning Today

Not Your Fault: 4 Sources of Anxiety You Can Stop Owning Today Feeling overwhelmed by anxiety and blaming yourself? Social worker Carrie Howard, cited in HuffPost UK, explains that much of this burden stems from misplaced responsibility for others’ feelings, decisions, outcomes, or societal expectations. Matrimonial doctor Emmali Believer adds that absorbing others’ emotions harms … Read more

Mental Load and Divorce: How Daily Habits Harm Relationships

Mental Load and Divorce: How Daily Habits Harm Relationships

Mental Load and Divorce: How Daily Habits Harm Relationships Marriage isn’t always smooth sailing, and seemingly harmless behaviors like neglecting household tasks can lead to divorce. A Glow survey reveals that 75% of married French women feel irritated by their spouse’s lack of participation, with 30% considering divorce. Mirium Bidaud, founder of The Couple’s Place, … Read more

Struggling to Hear in Noise? This Research-Backed Tip Can Help

Struggling to Hear in Noise? This Research-Backed Tip Can Help

Struggling to Hear in Noise? This Research-Backed Tip Can Help Finding it hard to follow conversations in noisy settings? A simple solution—moving to the rhythm of speech—could make a difference, according to a study led by Benjamin Morillon, published in Proceedings of the Royal Society B. Tapping your finger or saying a word aloud can … Read more

Barnum Effect: Why Horoscopes Feel So Personal and How to Stay Grounded

Barnum Effect: Why Horoscopes Feel So Personal and How to Stay Grounded

Barnum Effect: Why Horoscopes Feel So Personal and How to Stay Grounded Ever read a horoscope that felt eerily accurate? Vague statements like “You have untapped potential” or “Your loved ones matter deeply” resonate because of the Barnum effect, a psychological trick named after circus showman P.T. Barnum. Psychologist Serge Siscoti explains that this bias … Read more

Excusing Toxic Behavior? 6 Phrases to Stop Saying for Better Mental Health

Excusing Toxic Behavior? 6 Phrases to Stop Saying for Better Mental Health

Excusing Toxic Behavior? 6 Phrases to Stop Saying for Better Mental Health When loved ones act in ways that clash with our values, it’s tempting to make excuses for them, especially in close relationships. Psychiatrist Bobby Banks, in an Instagram post, warns that justifying harmful behavior can erode self-worth. Clinical psychologist Claire Petin and communication … Read more

Toxic Communication: 3 Signs to Protect Your Mental Health

Toxic Communication: 3 Signs to Protect Your Mental Health

Toxic Communication: 3 Signs to Protect Your Mental Health Not all toxic relationships involve shouting or obvious conflict—some are marked by subtle, draining communication styles. Psychiatrist Erin Leonard, in Psychology Today, identifies three signs of toxic dialogue that undermine self-esteem and connection: lack of active listening, empty conversations, and disagreements turned into attacks. As a … Read more