The Effects of Political Stress in a Polarized Society

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The benefit of living in a democracy is that everyone gets to have an opinion. Disagreement is normal and to be expected since not everyone will have the same opinion about all social and political issues. However, polarization occurs when different groups reject each other’s ideas, causing distrust, negativity, and judgment. In such a situation, compromise is…

Can Stress Be Good for You?

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Whether it’s getting to work on time, crushing your tasks when you get there, beating the drive time traffic home, or deciding what to make for dinner, our days are filled with decisions that need to be made and tasks that need to be completed. As a result, getting through the day can often involve…

Being Kind: The Benefits for Yourself and Others

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There are many difficult things that happen throughout human life that cause turmoil, stress, and negative feelings in general. Many people walk through life in a negative fog because they feel as though there is nothing positive about their lives and situations. When they are treated kindly by others, it can be a turning point…

The Issue with Psychosomatic Symptoms

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There is no doubt that the mind and body have a connection. It can be seen in many ways, but when a person experiences stress, it provides a great illustration. Say a person is swimming at the beach when they look out in front of them and see a shark. Immediately, the brain recognizes the…