We talk a lot about emotions, but what exactly are emotions? Emotions are psychophysiological, cognitive and behavioral responses produced before an internal external event. These reactions are involuntary and of biological origin. Emotions are the internal engine that pushes us to live,...
The human being is gregarious by nature, so one of its most important properties is its ability to form and maintain links with other individuals. The need for attachment (also known as attatchment) It is an instinctive response essential for our survival, learning...
In recent years, Emotional Intelligence has emerged as a cross-cutting theme in psychology (Educational Psychology, Psychology of Organizations, Psychology of Emotion ...), although the popularizations that have been made of the subject have for the moment prevented the construct from emerging...
This article from PsicologíaOnline, aims to analyze and conceptualize the relationship between the grieving process and the adult greater, that is to say: to analyze the Processes of Grief in the Elderly. In addition, it was deepened how the individual lives this process at this stage of her life. Be part of...
Olga Castanyer Mayer-Spiess in her book "Assertiveness, expression of healthy self-esteem" mentions 3 techniques to develop capacity of assertiveness. These are anxiety reduction, some discussion techniques, and cognitive restructuring. In the following article by...
Today's hectic and stressful lifestyle favors incomplete breathing that does not use the full capacity of the lungs. A control adequate breathing is one of the simplest strategies to cope with situations of stress, anxiety and to be able to handle increases in...
We have always heard that the C.I. was decisive to know if a person would be successful in life, a test could mark the future of your academic and professional success. However, it has been several years since the business world realized that other skills are necessary...
Emotions are natural reactions that allow us to be alert to certain situations that involve danger, threat, frustration, etc. The central components of emotions are physiological reactions (increased heart rate and respiration, muscle tension, etc.) and...
First of all I express my satisfaction for participating in this virtual meeting and being able to share with you my two cents towards the humanization of intra and interpersonal relationships in general, and in the accompaniment of grieving processes in the face of significant losses in particular. TO...
Losing the job that has guaranteed us economic and employment stability for years, or finishing our studies and not finding a job, they have consequences that go beyond not being able to pay the bills. Unemployment affects us psychologically. In this PsychologyOnline article, we talk about...
Within the field of psychology the concept of psychological well-being acquires various meanings. Currently they are usually framed (Ryan and Deci, 2001) in a hedonistic orientation (Kahneman links it to the presence of positive affect and absence of negative affect) or a eudaimonic (coined term...
Emotions, understood as experiences that include neurological, physiological, motor and verbal processes, with sensory-perceptual aspects, autonomic-hormonal, cognitive-attentional and affective-sentimental (Ostrosky & Vélez, 2013) permeate all areas of life and influence daily life,...
Christmas is a time that, traditionally and in almost all cultures, has allowed the best times of the year to reunite families and friends. Ideal to share illusions and send messages of congratulations and affection to the people we love but who are at a great distance, to think...
Continuously the media and social networks present episodes of violence evident in the world population, in the five continents, with greater or less intensity and frequency depending on the country observed. It is generally considered as a growing problem that affects all institutions...
The fact of wanting something is often confused with wanting something and we must understand that they are two concepts with one meaning different. To understand both concepts within the field of psychology, in the following PsicologíaOnline article, we will explain in detail which is the...
We all know the importance it has for the personal, social and professional development of people, the incorporation of new knowledge, permanent training and intellectual growth. But many times we make mistakes when setting priorities, because we forget something fundamental:...
“A body in movement allows to express emotions and experiences helping the person to relate positively with her body and with the half." The body, "our body", which we do not always inhabit. He talks to us about us, tells us about our weaknesses, protests when we do not hear him, (something...
Thinking is free, it does not cost money, we do it and we can all do it, therefore, let's use our thinking to get the most out of it to our emotions. Negative thoughts generate a lot of anxiety, a lot of emotional distress and considerably alter people's behavior...
Your thoughts can make you suffer a lot, especially when you focus on some aspect that haunts you on a recurring basis. Namely, when you have an idea that repeats itself in your mind in the form of a broken record. In that case, you feel like you end up locked in the focus of your own suffering....
The thought of the last centuries has insisted on the use of reason over emotions. Culturally, we have educated ourselves to guide ourselves "Rationally", under the premise "I think, therefore I exist", downplaying emotion and its expression. The current cultural and social environment points to non-expression...
If for a long time you have been wondering "why am I afraid of everything" and until now you have not found an answer that makes you feel calm and they have even probably wanted to diagnose you with some other type of disease with which you really do not feel identified, it is very likely...
The state of mind shows the vital tone that a person goes through. We can live states of greater stability and joy, going through someone else whose main characteristic is apathy. This is the state of a person who feels that nothing really matters to him. In life, all the details...
Work is a source of professional development, a means of socialization and a source of satisfaction. However, work also It can generate suffering when the person positions himself from fear of error. Fear in the professional field produces a lot of psychological and emotional wear....
The death of a loved one produces suffering. The world continues its rhythm, however, the inner universe of close relatives suffers a major change. The power of absence brings you to the memory of that presence. It is important that, over time, we manage to work out that loss...
You feel sad? Are you depressed? Do you feel like crying and you don't know why? There are many things or reasons that can happen to us in our daily life and cause us a feeling of sadness or make us feel listless and listless for a time, but when suddenly and suddenly...
For insecurity, for fear of what they will say, for low self-esteem... There are many reasons why you can turn red when you feel ashamed And, the truth is that it is a very common situation in most of the people. All of us, at some point in our lives, have experienced this sensation and it is...
Throughout our lives it is common for us to find moments in which we must make some change in our routine: leave our partner, change cities, dare to a new job, and so on. In these moments, in most of us, a feeling of dread and fear appears...
Tears are the expression of an inner state of mind. Tears are so vital that they can not only be the reflection of sadness of the soul, but also, the result of a happy emotion. Crying can not only accompany you when you are awake as watery eyes can also surprise you...
Loneliness is a feeling that hurts when it is accompanied by a feeling of inner emptiness. A psychological experience that occurs in the intimacy of the human heart. In Psychology-Online we explain in detail what are the main causes that can make you feel the feeling to the maximum...
Emotions can play tricks on us and if you don't know proper techniques for self-control, it may be that they make us fall into our own traps giving us a hard time. How? Knowing that all emotions are good and all must be understood and accepted within oneself,...
The emotional world of a person is very complex if we take into account that we do not always find the right words to express what it happens to us internally. Or even, knowing what is happening, the person may also consider that they do not want to communicate their discomfort to anyone. Each person is free...
There are people who seem to put invisible barriers to you to get close to them, no matter how many times you try that you don't succeed. You can have conversations that lead nowhere (or not even that because they may not feel like talking and won't even answer you). You may also know...
The psychology of color has always been something very interesting that should not go unnoticed by people, colors influence our life more than we can think. They interact in decision-making, in the storage of memories, in emotions and in our mental state in...
The emotional world is very complex, it has great richness. As far as emotions are concerned, nothing is black or white, there are many nuances and intermediate points. The truth is that self-esteem and emotions, despite not being the same, have a direct influence and a relationship on your overall well-being....
Having goals in life is essential, in fact, the moment a person does not have them, they become stagnant and still from a point of view. from an emotional point of view. Undoubtedly, there are also moments of rest, transition periods that have to be respected as they are necessary. However, the spirit...
The emotional world is very complex and has many different nuances. In fact, it should be noted that on occasions, several emotions at the same time. For example, after the death of a loved one, it is not only normal to feel sadness, but anger and rage can also occur....
At first glance, nothing seems easier than recognizing our emotions and how we feel. Theoretically we all know when we are sad, happy, when we feel anger, anger or grief. But the reality is that this is not always the case but, on the contrary, many people do not know how to identify how it feels...