“I just tripped on the stairs over there.”“I messed up at work today.”When we experience something negative or embarrassing, many of us feel the need to share it with someone else. In other words, we seek emotional support for the betterment of our mental health….
How often do you check your email? Whether it’s business-related or personal, we all feel an obligation to check our emails and respond in a timely manner. On the other hand, our inbox can easily become saturated with an overflow of emails, silently pressuring us…
The spread of COVID-19 has become an unprecedented, worldwide pandemic. According to Johns Hopkins University, as of October 2020, more than 40 million people worldwide have been infected with the virus, with over one million deaths. In the midst of all this, some people are…
Some people are exceptionally witty or humorous in the way they communicate. This is very relevant in our lives, because communication is inevitable in work, school, friendships, family, and other communities. Within these communities, a sense of humor creates an environment where people can talk…
In recent years, the convenience of travel has made moving to another country easier. For example, in Japan, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that there has been a 24% increase over the past 10 years of Japanese ex-pats who choose permanent residency or extended…
How do you deal with negative emotions during stressful situations? Do you try to forget the unpleasant feelings altogether, or can you objectively identify what kind of emotions are arising within? It can be a struggle to reduce stress levels when you don’t really understand…
“I want to get rid of my stress right away!” Many people feel that way, but don’t know how to handle their struggles of daily stress. When negative emotions such as irritation and anxiety are left untreated, they can eventually lead to serious stress reactions…
Can’t sleep before a big day? Felt sleepy during the day but somehow you struggle to sleep when you get in bed? Find yourself feeling restless and anxious whenever you close your eyes to sleep? Experiencing many a sleepless night for days on end? You…
Do you ever stay up tossing and turning in bed, even though you just want to fall asleep? Does insomnia bother you through the night, or do you have a hard time feeling refreshed in the morning even though you should have slept enough? How…
Do you ever stay up tossing and turning in bed, even though you just want to fall asleep? Keep waking up throughout the night? Don’t feel refreshed in the morning even though you should have gotten a healthy amount of sleep? Have you ever considered…