November 2024
Dopamine Burnout and the Digital Connection
Posted By Christina Rains,
28/11/2024 10:00 AM Do you find yourself endlessly scrolling your phone? Is every second of your spare time seen as an opportunity to be stimulated either through entering the Tik Tok video reel vortex, scrolling Instagram/Facebook, swiping through tinder, bingeing on a Netflix or stan series, online gambling or e-shopping. On top of this do you feel like you’re living in a perpetual state of exhaustion, along with energy depletion. Are you devoid of motivation to do the things you feel you should and need to be do...
The Psychology of Holiday Traditions
Posted By Brittney Bogotto,
25/11/2024 14:00 PM As the holiday season arrives, we often find ourselves immersed in familiar rituals—decorating, gathering, and celebrating in ways that connect us to family, community, and culture. These traditions do more than evoke warm memories as they have a profound impact on our mental health. For many, traditions offer a sense of stability and joy. For others, they may come with challenges, such as stress or grief. The good news? You can reshape or create new traditions to better enjoy the holiday...