Happiness is everyone’s right. Part of developing happiness is to learn how to have a more positive outlook – one that is hopeful and optimistic in its assessment of both the present and the future. Obtaining that positive outlook is an important first step in controlling depression and anxiety. But what happens if optimism becomes […]| Long Island Psychology
We experience a wide range of emotions. Of all of our emotions, anger is the one that has little positive value in our lives. It can cause rash thinking, aggression, violence, and more, and tends to come very quickly – ruining positive emotions almost instantly and affecting the emotions of everyone around you. Some anger in […]| Long Island Psychology
One tactic for dealing with depression, anxiety, and feelings of unfulfillment is to understand the reasons behind the thought processes. Often we find that people experiencing a mental health challenge like these have not accepted their current reality. Maybe they are focused on the future or stuck in the past, and it leaves them feeling […]| Long Island Psychology
Your self perception is a combination between how you think others see you and how you see yourself. The more it is based on how others see you, the less control you have since you will always be worried about what others are thinking – which you cannot control – and always guessing what they […]| Long Island Psychology
Positive thinking plays a crucial role in stress management and mental health. When you see the world from a positive perspective, it becomes easier to cope with stress, and makes life more enjoyable overall. Although it sometimes feels like “positive thinking” has been hijacked by the naïve, positive thinking is like a muscle – the […]| Long Island Psychology