“I don’t want to turn into my parents” is a very common belief that people share – often for good reason. If your parents were emotionally distant, for example, and you have children of your own, then of course you do not want to be like them. You can use that as motivation to be […]| Long Island Psychology
Making decisions, even if they’re not very big ones, can be intimidating. Realizing that you’ve made a decision that’s wrong, or even one that’s not the very best, is not a great feeling. To avoid this, many people ask for someone else’s opinion and seeking consensus before making a decision. Asking for advice is a […]| Long Island Psychology
One of the greatest attributes that we have as human beings is our ability to reason and think. Yet for many, this ability goes too far. “Overthinking” is more than simply too much thought. For many, it is the single greatest cause of stress, anxiety, and depression, and can often lead the person to make […]| Long Island Psychology
There are two competing thought processes that drive decisions: logic and emotions. Although the two can occasionally be intertwined, deciphering whether your choices are made by logic or emotions can be an important part of ensuing that you’re making the best decisions for your long term satisfaction. According to Psychology Today, most decisions are driven […]| Long Island Psychology
