Stress and anxiety, can effect studying and exam performance. Common statements include: “I knew the answer, but during the exam my mind shut down and I could not remember it”. “My heart was racing and I could not focus on the exam paper, resulting in me leaving out a key question.” “I felt nauseas and ... [Read more now]
The phrase “stop it, I like it!” connotes the ambivalence children feel in relation to their mother. On the one hand, growing children and adolescents want to be left alone to explore and find their own way. On the other hand, these same children and adolescents would feel neglected if their mothers did not show ... [Read more now]
There are times in our lives, usually during a lot of stress, where it feels like we’re thinking a lot, yet solving nothing. This is because our brain is working feverishly to make plans to avoid future stress. The irony is that during moments of severe stress the part of our brain that makes good future plans is ... [Read more now]
