What is manipulation? Being manipulated is no fun most of the time. According to Jacques Regard, there are three types of manipulation that are distinguished by the specific intention of the manipulator: Positive manipulation (type I): the manipulator’s...
Night awakenings: what causes them and what to do about them Insomnia may seem trivial, but it’s interesting to know that depending on the time of day it occurs, there is an explanation! We all dream of falling asleep quickly and peacefully, and having a good...
First defined in 1975 by the American psychologist Edward Deci, the theory of intrinsic and extrinsic motivation distinguishes 2 forces that guide the behavior and actions of each person: an internal force whose goal is the search for pleasure (intrinsic motivation),...
Busy work days, family problems… Wondering if it’s time for you to take a break? Sometimes it doesn’t take much to make you feel the need to slow down. Zoom in on those little things that let us know it’s time to let go. Stress, a symptom to...
In all areas of our lives, when we don’t get what we want, when we want it and how we want it, then we are not happy and this can easily become a source of stress and anxiety. It’s in these moments that you have to let go. However, letting go is not always...
