This fear ruins most relationships according to this psychologist Why do some relationships seem doomed from the start? The answer, according to Harvard psychiatrist Dr. Joseph A. Shrand in an article for Psychology Today often resides in a sneaky fear: that of being alone. This feeling, deeply rooted in our survival instinct, pushes us to … Read more
These behaviors common to people who don’t have close friends Close friends aren’t just about having a good time. They are beneficial for our mental and physical health. Some studies show that prolonged loneliness can have effects as harmful as smoking several cigarettes a day. An article from Flashlight explains that the Covid-19 pandemic has … Read more
Black Friday: our beauty gift ideas to give for the holidays The end of year holidays are approaching. And with them, the stress of gifts and last minute shopping. This year, once again, we tell ourselves that we will plan ahead. But the burden The financial burden that accompanies the search for gifts is so … Read more
7 Signs You Treat Yourself With Respect Have you ever heard someone say that another person has no self-respect? Or have you ever been told “Respect yourself”? But what does it mean to respect yourself? In the mouths of others, self-respect is rarely associated with true self-care. “Respecting oneself” very often implies a scale of … Read more
Do you think too much? Here is the best technique to silence your intrusive thoughts Have you ever found yourself stuck in a mental loop, unable to turn the page on a past conversation or a hypothetical future situation? This phenomenon, called “overthinking” in English, is characterized by an excess of analysis and projection which … Read more
Black Friday: well-being gift ideas to take care of your loved ones this Christmas As the years go by, the approach of Christmas can be a source of stress for those who gradually lack inspiration for gifts. Torn between the desire to please and the desire to give a useful gift? What if it was … Read more
5 phrases to establish boundaries in your relationships In our tumultuous lives, our relationships sometimes get muddled. Setting and maintaining clear boundaries is essential to managing your time, your energy and, above all, your well-being. Boundaries are an expression of our personal needs and our self-respect, and they are essential to prevent our relationships, whether … Read more
The 3 character traits that make true friends Friendship is the privilege of wise people, according to Epicurus. By meditating on the words of the philosopher, experts concretize the idea: friendship is essential in our relationships, it is scientifically proven. Our nature as mammals, as “social animals”, means that we need each other At the … Read more
8 hours later, 12 days later, 3 months later… This is what really happens in the body when you stop smoking The month of November marks the return of “No Tobacco Month”, a campaign that encourages smokers to put out their last cigarette, at least for 30 days. A strategic duration: abstaining for a month … Read more
Do you think about food all the time? The signs of “food noise”, this unhealthy relationship with food Despite ourselves, our days are partly guided by our diet. Our schedule is punctuated by our meals, our thoughts are oriented towards our hunger, our menu and our shopping sometimes represent real headaches. But since we think … Read more