It is difficult to access the joy that is right in front of us with the emotional clutter of negativity getting in the way.| Psychology Today
Nostalgia is a longing and affection for the past. This can encompass positive emotions such as happiness as well as other emotions and recollections, such as tenderness and longing. We have the feeling of nostalgia when we yearn for simpler times, for example, when we were children.| Psychology Today
Delving into the logical and emotional sides of the human brain.| Psychology Today
Are deeper conversations more satisfying than superficial ones—and are we happier when interacting with people that we like more?| Psychology Today
Adolescence is partly about experimentation with self-definition to try out and find out what identity truly fits.| Psychology Today
Loneliness can stem from a lack of authenticity in our relationships.| Psychology Today
It’s important to realize why we feel lonely, because only then can we see how we might address it.| Psychology Today
Loneliness is a problem of epidemic proportions, affecting millions from all walks of life. But while its roots are complex, remedies may be within reach.| Psychology Today
Writer Anaïs Nin opined that “Each friend represents a world in us, a world possibly not born until they arrive, and it is only by this meeting that a new world is born.” As Nin conveys, friendship can elicit joy, companionship, and growth—enriching our entire experience of the world.| Psychology Today