Having optimism for the new year
2024 is an empty canvas that we can start writing on. Our canvas should reflect how we want the year to be like. One of the things that we must include on our canvas is optimism. What is optimism? According to the American Psychological Association (APA), optimism is an attitude that is marked by hope. An optimistic person believes that good things will come to pass and that things can improve. It’s generally beneficial to you and can be applied to how you interpret the world or how you perceive the future. Types of Optimism There are three main types of optimism you’ll encounter day to day: Dispositional Optimism Dispositional optimism is a generalized expectation about your future. When people with high dispositional optimism think about the future, they recognize they may face challenges, but ultimately believe they’ll figure things out. Unlike happiness and other emotions that ebb and flow…
Understanding Domestic Abuse and Abusive Relationships
Usually, each day we wake up we can predict how our day will go. We have an outlined schedule that we follow, and we adapt to adjustments throughout the day because they are often minor. We establish a routine that makes us feel safe and comfortable. Routines give us a sense of normalcy. Predictability allows us to feel safe.Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Praesent porta justo sit amet blandit volutpat. Proin vel lacinia justo.
Preventing physical abuse in children during the holiday season
We’ve been taught by our parents that it’s important to be polite. We’ve been told that saying “please” and “thank you” are necessary to show respect and appreciation. But how far should we take that? Is it important to extend such politeness to our intimate partner? Or is there an assumption. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Praesent porta justo sit amet blandit volutpat. Proin vel lacinia justo. In blandit ultricies risus a porttito…