Well, I add one more list to all those published at the end of each year: the most read articles on this page.
Besides loving making lists, I find that the holiday season sometimes comes with a lot of hustle and bustle. Commitments, parties, shopping, nostalgia… anyway, It's a time we often attach an emotional burden to that can overwhelm us. So why don't we slow down?
That's my invitation, to take a moment to read and relax.
I propose the five most read articles to date.
I hope you find something interesting in one of them, and if so, don't forget to share it with your friends.
1. How to Break Out of a Mental Loop: Notes on Obsessive Thoughts.
Here you can read the main characteristics of obsessive thoughts and some suggestions you can put into practice to free yourself from them.
2. What happens during the first psychological session?
In this article, I answer a very common question: what is a first visit with a psychologist like? If you've ever wondered, don't hesitate to read it.
3. Understanding anxiety.
Anxiety and stress are not the same. Nor do they manifest themselves in the same way. You can read more about anxiety, its definition, and treatment by click here.
4. Read this if you care too much about what other people think.
Sometimes we act in a certain way because we think it's what's right for us or that it's the only way we'll gain approval from others. In the article you can find out why this happens and what to do about it.
5. The trap of positive thinking: mandatory optimism.
I'm glad this article is part of the list, as it's one of my favorites. Optimism is sometimes portrayed as a mandate. Being happy 24/7 is an unrealistic goal. A vital key to mental health is accepting all of our emotions…yes, including the negative ones.
