Why do we get annoyed when other people show off?

Why do we get annoyed or angry, or start feeling upset and run down when other people show off and speak highly of themselves? There are 3 reasons why you might feel this way: 1) you start feeling inferior, like you need to compete with this person or at least take show-offs down to restore your self-worth; 2) your envy shows up when you see others have something you’d love to have but don’t pursue it because […]

Natalia Ladonycheva Emotions and Self-control

Dealing with overthinking: tips to stop rumination

We tend to overthink things if we believe that our safety, self-worth or reputation is at stake. It is hard to stop overthinking because we often feel it helps us to understand where we stand. In fact it just confuses us more. Overthinking and ruminating shake our confidence, question our worth, make us put things off and drain our energy. 3 steps to help you stop overthinking: 1) Learn to differentiate it from analyzing a situation which […]

Natalia Ladonycheva Cognitive distortions

Why do we keen on overthinking things?

What is overthinking? When you analyse every aspect and possible outcome of the particular situation trying to anticipate any threat that it might pose to you. So your mind gets fixated on negative side of the story because it wants you to be prepared to deal with any pitfalls or danger, whether real or perceived. But it only makes you feel more anxious or run down… How does overthinking sound? It often starts with “What if…” and […]

Natalia Ladonycheva Cognitive distortions

When we worry too much about future

Some people try to plan carefully for the future, to anticipate all possible problems and obstacles, and come up with solutions in advance, just in case. In order to protect themselves. Especially in these turbulent times. The more you are afraid that the future will not meet your expectations and life will make unwanted adjustments to your beautiful plan, the more you get stuck in the current situation, the greater the feeling of helplessness. And since your […]

Natalia Ladonycheva Emotions and Self-control

When you constantly lack energy

You already know from my previous posts that energy helps to reach our goals, it is the fuel for our will power and self-discipline. If you always feel tired and run down, you will struggle a lot to bring positive changes into your life. Moreover, at some point you might notice that it is fewer and fewer things you can handle, and they will start disappearing from your life. If you don’t have enough energy you will […]

Natalia Ladonycheva Build up Resilience
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