Tag: self-control
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ABOUT SELF-REGULATION
As infants grow more independent, they develop the capacity to monitor their own actions, concentrate on tasks, and manage their emotions. This ability to self-regulate plays a crucial role in responding effectively to both internal and external demands, influencing behavior, attention, and emotions. Research reveals that self-regulation begins its formation during infancy and gradually stabilizes…
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BELIEF IN PERSONAL MASTERY
Self-efficacy or ‘Mastery’ simply reflects a person’s confidence to exert control over their motivation, behaviour and social environment, to achieve a goal (Bandura, 1977). A high sense of mastery is expected to reduce psychological distress and increase well-being physicallyThe scale below measures the extent to which an individual regards himself as in control of his…
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HOW CAN I MOTIVATE MYSELF?
The new year is upon us, filling us with hope and excitement. After all, it is a time when we feel like we can finally shed our old skin and grow a fresh new one. It is also the only time when we are motivated to engage in self-introspection, which is a process that leaves…
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THE PANIC ATTACK QUESTIONNAIRE (PAQ)
INTRODUCTION Below are sample questions taken from the PAQ, which is a questionnaire about panic attacks . The original questionnaire is 9-page long, so here you will find only an abbreviated version.It will help you assess the frequency and severity of your panic attacks. Take it once a month together while working on your recovery…
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IS SPENDING TOO MUCH SCREEN TIME BAD FOR THE PSYCHOLOGICAL WELL-BEING OF CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS?
Spending more than 1 hour of screen time is associated with poor psychological well-being in children and adolescents. In fact, adolescents have worst psychological outcomes than younger children with higher likelihood of having been diagnosed with anxiety or depression.
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CAN STRESS BE GOOD FOR US?
Stress can have a positive or negative impact on the person depending on what type it is.
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CAN YOU STILL CONTROL YOUR EMOTIONS WHEN HUNGOVER?
Alcohol hangover impairs the ability to regulate our emotions.
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A SMALL LESSON ON SELF-CONTROL
Self-control relies on a finite energy source provided by glucose. Glucose metabolism in the brain explains why it is sometimes very hard to maintain good self-control.
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A PANIC ATTACK
A personal experience with panic attacks .