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Are you confident in yourself?

Viliyana FIlipova — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 11:00:29 +0000

Even if you know, do not hesitate to answer because you are afraid not to look ridiculous? Or give up a position that suits you, just because you are in doubt in their abilities? According to psychologists, if not most cases, are trying to achieve what you want because you are afraid to try, this is the first and most important indication of the existence of uncertainty in themselves. Before work on complexes, must look them in the face. We hope this will help you test, developed by specialists psychologists. Be honest with yourself. Moreover, even the strongest willed and sometimes people feel uncertain and it is completely natural.
If you feel that your indecision stop you from trying something, but you can overcome it, you can be proud of yourself. Everyone has had failures, but only very cautious lose faith in yourself, because ultimately there is nothing to congratulate themselves.

Sport increases the mood

Viliyana FIlipova — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 11:42:18 +0000

The mental and the emotional fatigue with physical offset. The daily exercise is a great way to increase stamina and endurance of the body against stress and mental fatigue. This is the opinion of a group of sports doctors from the American College of Sports Medicine in Seattle, who were able even to measure the elapsed time of the positive effects of exercise, they were voluntarily surveyed included people in the experiment 12, 24 hours, 2, 4 and 8 days after training.
“According to most previous observations, the mood remains upbeat for an hour after exercise, but in our view, good mood after your workout can be maintained even up to 12 hours”, said Dr. Jeremy Sibold, team leader. The participants in the study were performed exercise with approximately 60% of their own maximal aerobic power: “This is consistent with all available physical activity (such as walking or cycling trips) and it turns out, is enough to increase the total tone”. The positive impact of sport is not affected by factors such as age, sex or level of training. Therefore, according to American doctors, “in certain cases, fitness is a complete alternative to standard solutions of some problems related to mental health.” (

Why people are overeating?

Viliyana FIlipova — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 14:12:10 +0000

Most of the people do not overeat because they are hungry and not because the food is delicious. This paradoxical conclusion does Professor Brian Wansink from Cornell University in the USA, author of “mad eating: why we eat more than we think”. It is based on numerous experiments that the scientist was conducted to determine why and what quantities of food eaten per person. According to the author “always hungry man is a victim of circumstances: family, friends, containers, packaging products, size of tables and other factors that usually no one pays attention”.
An interesting and telling example is the conclusion that Professor Wansink to make ice cream: “If 100 g of ice are placed in small glass, then a glutton would seem that there are many ice cream. If the same amount be placed in a large cup, ice cream will be “small” and would require additional man”.
The book is based on research conducted by a team of 63 experts and concludes it is the main reason for overeating is actually a purely psychological and not directly related to hunger or taste of food.

How to communicate better

Viliyana FIlipova — Sat, 20 Aug 2011 14:01:47 +0000

The ability to communicate is given to some more easily than others. Third even if life remained unable to speak fully. According to psychologists, regardless of natural resources, everyone is able to learn to better communicate with others by improving their ability to “count” their thoughts, emotions and feelings. To make it easier, here are some tips from experts on the publication Psychology Today:
Learn more about man against himself
It was found that in order to better understand the caller, and he / she properly understands our words, for many people they need at least a month acquaintance. According to psychologists this is done in two ways:
First – after seeing the reactions of the other in different situations, we learn more correct to interpret his words and actions.
Second – the time you understand more about the lives of others and use this knowledge to put their words and actions in the correct context.
Seek support for their views in the past and foreign experience
The observations of experts suggest that over time and gain experience in communication – their own and from others, one learns better and faster way in what his interlocutor wants to say really. Therefore, in conversations more often a person tends to use phrases such as “Sounds like …” and “I think that …”.
Pay attention to the upper face of the caller
The social psychology of emotions occur in the lower part of the human person, while primary emotions “are written” on top. Of course, this applies to our own person – it is a kind of sonar – the more signals submission, the more we can expect a response.
Talk quietly
In the course of a conversation people adapt to the speed gradually. So, if you can not hurry too much and allow yourself and your interlocutor “to rest” when it is time to pause and everyone “to collect his thoughts” will achieve a better level of communication. Deep breath, smile, showing good will and openness to the other are a sign that the conversation gets.

Why does pregnancy cause depression?

Viliyana FIlipova — Sat, 30 Apr 2011 02:47:50 +0000

The popular claim that pregnant women have subscribed to the good mood at practice was wrong. In many women, pregnancy is associated with many negative emotions that affect one way or another mental and emotional state, so you can say that depression is so common in expectant mothers, as in all other women.
To the fullest extent this is due to the following factors:
- If the woman is generally prone to developing depression, no wonder this will continue during the wear of the fetus
- As a young pregnant woman has, the greater is the risk of occurrence of depression
- Women who do not have someone to share the thrills about what is happening in a living so, depression is also common
- Lack of support and support from the father of the baby of the family and entourage in the direction of her decision to become a parent is among the main factors
- Bad relationship with a father
- Doubts about this is it desirable baby creates depression, in turn,
The main signs that a pregnant woman is depressed, have lost the desire to maintain, poor sleep or lack of, disregard for the doctor’s prescriptions. For some there is even pregnant alcohol, cigarettes in an attempt to overcome the situation.
Particularly important is the competent help in such situations.

Is the music healthy

Viliyana FIlipova — Sat, 26 Mar 2011 22:29:20 +0000

Recently by one reason or another growing popularity of traditional methods of treatment. Music therapy is one of the most popular options for someone who wants to experiment with these new methods. Consultation conducted by psychologists from Duke University in the U.S. shows that people identify so-called. music therapy as “the easiest and most pleasant treatment option: listen to music and with every minute you become stronger.”
Even things at first glance seem quite simple, it really is not. As a preliminary point is that virtually all experts do not deny the positive effects of music on human health. To this effect the first mention of the ancient Greeks. Homer wrote of how melodic songs have helped to heal the wounds of the characters, and Pythagoras is conducted special classes in choral singing, because it is believed that harmony in music was born and harmony in the soul. Are preserved, he reportedly began to compile a book of musical healing recipes, where the treatment of any disease is in line melody. In the Middle Ages the English philosopher Robert Burton wrote a special book – “The Anatomy of Melancholy,” which argues that music can be very useful in the treatment of neurological disorders. In the 19 century with a calm relaxing music many psychologists have treated their patients, but the greatest interest in music therapy occurred in the mid-20th century. Proponents of this method argue that music can be treated not only nerve disorders, and many other diseases.
Today, music therapy is one of the most popular fields of alternative medicine. Proponents of this therapy are divided into two main groups. More cautious believe that the healing power of music is based on the mental characteristics of man. According to them, as tranquil classical music normalize heart rate and blood pressure because a person is granted and literally immersed in a state of psychological comfort. More radical devotees of the music therapy construct quite complex theories explaining the healing effect of selected tunes with spot effects of sound waves at certain intervals on the body. They appreciate again the highest healing power of classical music, the most powerful and universal medicine is considered the music of Mozart, evaluate the effectiveness of ethnic music (eg sound of African drums), but determined hardrock and hip hop as harmful to health.

Why we are scared from bad dreams

Viliyana FIlipova — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 22:25:14 +0000

It is understandable that people are afraid of bad dreams. They are very impressive, remember easily and create discomfort. For one night, one can dream several dreams. How vivid and emotional will be partly dependent on sleep, etc. phase of sleep in which the person resides at the time of dreaming. The most significant are two phases – the quick and the slow sleep. In the slow phase brain hardly works, metabolism is minimal and is breathing slowly and deeply. Awakened in this phase people rarely remember my dreams. The transition from slow to fast sleep is clear. Under closed eyelids pupils performed almost as active movements in waking. Breathing becomes rapid, intermittent. The brain consumes so much energy during the day. And nightmares occur precisely during this phase. After 10 minutes of fast sleep one could wake up and remember your dream, be transferred to the slow phase. For the overnight travel approximately 6 cycles of sleep, each of which can last up to 2 hours. Many people are accustomed to believe that poor sleep must carry the trouble. Indeed not. Disturbing dream is actually a signal of any personal concerns of the people, which already exists in reality. This may be some emotional experience associated with the unresolved issue or concern related to the expectation of any change. Changing your home or workplace, exams, new relationships or family problems may have caused bad dreams.
After such a dream appears completely genuine sense of fear. In psychiatry these dreams belong to the category “household”. But there are other categories of nightmares. They may be accompanied by a scream or cry, but often they do not remember. Particularly important have recurring dreams. The psychotherapeutic methods help to overcome these bad dreams. Rather than immediately resorting to the adoption of sleep, to better understand the cause of these nightmares. Which situation is not allowed? What do we torture?
Try to restore the events preceding the onset of nightmares. Save them consistently without taking the most important of the less important. Then read them again and highlight those that cause in you the greatest excitement. If you find a reason to “untangle the whole globe. There is another way to eliminate the nightmares, psychologists advise. Try to draw your fear of a series of paintings. Watching them, you may find the reason for this fear. You seem to look fear in the face and after a while what your scarecrow will disappear by itself. Try to protect yourself from possible conflicts during the day. Pay attention to the situation in which preparing for sleep. It is desirable to “violent” before sleep, to drink a heavy meal or abuse high music. The evening stroll in the fresh air filled with positive emotions, and therefore helps to nice and good dreams.

Tips how to get out from the grey daily life

Viliyana FIlipova — Sun, 20 Mar 2011 11:12:38 +0000

Shopping, cooking, cleaning, caring for family and children. A couple of years that life and man is ready to ask him just what I expected. Many people just try to escape from this vicious circle, starting to work – whatever, just further away from home. The main problem is denial of the hosts of their own interests and adopt the interests of family members, namely the reason for the sense of frustration, lack of experience and lack of self-realization. Life, which consists of 24 hours housework less time for sleep, it is not interesting and exciting. To get pleasure and joy of life should not make reckless acts or “burn bridges behind you” – is enough to adjust their way of life, psychologists say. What can you do? Maybe some of these suggestions will seem quite irrelevant, but still – everyone finds satisfaction in various endeavors. Absurd to one is most logical to others.
Do not stay all day with the children.
Will be difficult to explain to her husband that he has broken his mother to hire and nanny. But very easy to explain that a woman with two children who require constant care and attention, can not remain attractive and interesting without personal time. Even middle-income families can afford to hire assistants once a week which will free you from some duties.
Every day schedule at least one outdoor walk
Standing at home ensure a lack of experience, unhealthy complexion and gradual neglect. What will you do outside the home each person must choose according to individual interests – movies, exhibitions, coffee with friends, etc. Even daily walks with the dog helps good physical shape and fresh complexion.
Bother with housework on schedule
If you take one day for washing, cleaning and ironing, or less will free the other six days of the week. There is no need to cook and before each meal, learn to cook short orders are not only diversify the table, but will also free you from a long stay in the kitchen.
Ask your relatives to accept and respect your sacred personal time
No matter what – the beloved series to communicate by phone, meditation or embellishment. This time is just as valuable as the minutes of the partner for football, fishing or just a beer with friends.
Pay attention to health and appearance
After 17 hours will hardly be able to get into a beauty salon fitness center or clinic of the dentist. So detours for these purposes during the day before. Swimming, aerobics, roller skating – you will not only ensure good rest, but the excellent physical shape.

Mental crisis are part of our life

Viliyana FIlipova — Thu, 25 Nov 2010 14:59:39 +0000

When it comes to crisis, the human psyche as adjusted negatively. In fact, some of the critical moments in the life of man are genetically seemed set – with a difference of several years each pass through them. Traces of them found in the changing way we look at ourselves and the world around us.
The psychologists have identified when they occur and what exactly are related and to what changes in the human psyche lead. The first crisis occurs at a young age – about 10-12 years. The child grows, expanding circle of his interests, he learns to form his own opinion and to carry out independent actions, but also responsible for them. The second crisis, we catch up about 16-20 years. The young man is already considered an adult and trying to prove – to themselves and the world. This is the time of the first responsibilities: choice of occupation, first job, university, marriage often. Parents increasingly are behind us – it comes really weather is independent living, full of expectations for the future. The third crisis, we conquered aged about 30 years. Wild youth now seems gone, man made and evaluated much more sober look to the future. In becoming a major quest for peace and stability. Many at this age begin to make a career, while others just the opposite – looking for meaning in life and devote more time to his family.
The fourth crisis comes a middle-aged – 40-45 years. One begins to see yourself aging before and after it, and death. The body loses some of its strength and beauty, emerged wrinkles, hair turns white, began to call various diseases. There comes a time that psychologists call the first battle with old age. It may have different expressions – some start a new affair, a second – is “immersed” in all his work, while others seek the thrill of life, come to extreme steps such as parachute jumping or climbing a high peak. Characteristic symptom of this crisis is that many people rethink their attitudes toward religion or turn to a philosophical movement. In some crisis leads to an increased dose of cynicism and outright negative attitude to the world and others. The fifth crisis, occurs in 60-70 years, as a rule at that age a person retires and in most cases does not know what to take. Ailments call more often, some old friends are away, and some are no longer alive, children are great and long live our lives. One suddenly realizes that life is coming to an end and he is not at its center, feels lost, often fell into depression and loses interest in life. Each crisis leads to changes in the outlook of man and his status for both the society and to himself. However, if a person learn to perceive in new ways during each period of his life to find the positive in the inevitable changes and crises of the age will not look as sharp, and in many of the changes you will find the inevitable logic of life

How to threat winter depression

Viliyana FIlipova — Tue, 16 Nov 2010 15:36:56 +0000

The people’s property from time to time to fall into depression, which is completely natural and law-for example, in some situations, a divorce or failing an important exam. The depression has now become the “fashionable” disease. It is almost “elegant” to say “I’m depressed” and thereby justify the lack of enthusiasm or total employment decreases vitality. This “fashion” there is however a double role. On the one hand people suffering from depression, experiencing less pressure and greater understanding of others, and – depression began to be called any kind of boredom and thus the disease seemed to come from the list of serious problems. And should not the case. There are different ways for the classification of depression. One of the most common is based on the frequency of its occurrence. A single case of depression caused by one reason or another, is called “depression”. Prolonged, but slight depression – dysthymia, and depression, occurring from time to time – “recurrent”. In all the Nordic countries particularly significant problem is the “seasonal depression”, which is a form of recurrent. It is completely incorrect is the notion that seasonal depression occur in spring and autumn and are caused by almost any unexplained factors. In fact, most seasonal depressions occur in winter and they are caused by some “the most banal” natural phenomena:
1. Lack of light
Many people in the winter hardly see sunlight. They go to work and return from there after dark. And in the workplace have lowered blinds or special lamps emitting an unnatural and therefore tiresome light.
2. Feeling of constant cold
The sense of constant discomfort of constant changes in temperature – intolerable cold in the street, heat and suffocation in a crowded bus, a sharp gust of cold wind – exhausted body and suppress the psyche.
3. Shortness of breath
Residents of big cities can not boast of fresh air, but in winter the situation deteriorated further. The windows are tightly closed, the streets inhale these fumes in the summer, but now the breathing is more hampered by poor weather conditions. These factors seem trivial and you rarely think about their negative influence. And not think about whether or not we miss rest. Too often, winter holidays end with sleep disturbances and appetite, decline of power, inability to focus and most importantly – a sense of helplessness, hopelessness and even wines. In many cases, the man realized that suffers from depression and experiencing undue guilt, began to seek the cause. And she is usually very simple and concludes one – rarely do that we really enjoyable. Under the influence of depression guilt grows and becomes leader.
What can be done
Try to determine the exact “scale of the disaster and to assess the forces – whether you’re tired and how much you can endure. If you can not at least temporarily reduce the load on your workplace, do it at home.
Guilt should not have any place – better discuss their condition with family and friends.
Guilt and helplessness is an abstract concept for you to talk with his family, but it is best to seek competent opinion of a psychologist. This applies not only to seasonal depression, but depression in general.