"Cognitive Behavioral Therapy" is the major school of thought for assisting with Mental Health and Fitness in the world today. It arose out of the work of Aaron T Beck and, in terms of ancient philosophy it has some connection to the Stoics. The block-buster mega hit New York T…

I have no special talent. I am only passionately curious. —Albert Einstein Benefits of Curiosity The most exciting phrase to hear in science, the one that heralds the most discoveries, is not 'Eureka!' but 'That's funny…' —Isaac Asimov If some rich investor back in the day wa…

If you always do what you've always done, you'll always get what you've always gotten. THE DEFAULT MODE NETWORK OF THE BRAIN is a bunch of highways you've built inside your brain, where traffic flows all the time, whether you're daydreaming or focused on a task. It is within this…

The uncontrollable urge to write excessively. One of the symptoms of Geschwind Syndrome. Graphomania, a related though less specific term. In meetings, where people talk and talk and say nothing, and waste your time and have no consideration for anyone but themselves, I am alw…

From the Latin "somnis," sleep, and the Latin prefix "in," not, the word means an inability to sleep, specifically difficulty getting to sleep and difficulty staying asleep. Insomnia, and poor sleep patterns can bring down your entire life. Sleep deprivation is a terrible thing.…

I am not a professional at this, but I just wanted to list and discuss some well known protective factors for mental health. Answer this quick questionnaire: - Did you get a good night's sleep last night? - Do you see your friends often enough? - Do you have any enjoyable hobbi…

A series of tests, quizzes, or self-assessments you can take. - Anxiety and Depression Checklist - Burns Depression Checklist - ADHD Psychcentral, ADHD: 3 minute test - Totally ADD test - ADHD Self Test for Women and Girls — "This self-test is not intended to diagnose or to repla…

Consider the The Big Five Personality Traits, i.e. Openness to experience (inventive/curious vs. consistent/cautious) Conscientiousness (efficient/organized vs. easy-going/careless) Extraversion (outgoing/energetic vs. solitary/reserved) Agreeableness (friendly/compassionate vs.…

"Cheer up!"…

The "Yerkes-Dodson Law of Arousal" is an extremely useful concept -- provided a few modifications are made to it. Firstly, it's not a law. It's a theory. Second, it's not a symmetrical curve. Breakdown happens. Third, there is no zone which is "optimal." Life is trickier than tha…