by Khushdil Khan Kasi | Jul 30, 2025 | psychology
What Is the Looking Glass Self? The idea of the “looking glass self” may sound poetic or complicated at first, but it is actually a very simple and powerful concept in sociology and psychology. It was introduced by Charles Horton Cooley, an American...
by Khushdil Khan Kasi | Jul 30, 2025 | psychology
What Is Dissociation and Why It Happens Dissociation is a mental process where a person becomes disconnected from their thoughts, feelings, memories, or sense of identity. It can feel like your mind is separating from reality or like you are watching yourself...
by Khushdil Khan Kasi | Jul 30, 2025 | psychology
What Is Learned Helplessness? Learned helplessness is a psychological condition where a person starts to believe that they have no control over their life or what happens to them. This belief usually develops after a person has gone through repeated difficult...
by Khushdil Khan Kasi | Jul 30, 2025 | psychology
What Is Emotional Burnout? Emotional burnout is a state of being emotionally, mentally, and sometimes physically drained due to prolonged stress or overwhelming demands on your time, energy, and emotions. It often builds up over time, especially when you are...
by Khushdil Khan Kasi | Jul 30, 2025 | psychology
How to Be Less Emotionally Reactive Emotional reactivity is when your emotions take over so quickly and so strongly that you respond before you have a chance to think clearly. It can feel like your feelings are driving your actions, and afterwards, you might...
