Sports and physical activity psychology is a branch of psychology. It studies our psychological processes and our behavior during sports activities. This applied science seeks to understand and optimize the internal conditions of the athlete. Through the Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity, we try to achieve the expression ofContinue Reading
If one of your goals in life is to attract and maintain a meaningful relationship, fall in love with yourself. In addition to working toward that relationship, you must work on loving yourself. Being and believing that you are a person who would be difficult not to be madly in loveContinue Reading
Fibromyalgia is a syndrome characterized by the presence of chronic, generalized musculoskeletal pain. In addition to pain, other symptoms are associated, such as fatigue, sleep disturbances, paresthesia in the extremities, a feeling of swelling in the hands, or morning stiffness. To date, no therapy/intervention cures fibromyalgia, so existing treatments focusContinue Reading
When we start exercising, it often takes time and effort to get used to it. It requires a great deal of self-control and willpower to make sport part of our routine. However, once the habit is established and almost without realizing it, it can become an indispensable activity in ourContinue Reading
Caffeine is a substance that occurs naturally in the leaves and seeds of many plants. It is also manufactured artificially and added to certain foods. It is considered a stimulant because it activates the central nervous system, increasing the level of alertness. Caffeine is found in tea, coffee, many soft drinks, painContinue Reading
Resting the mind has countless benefits both for our physical and psychological health. It allows us to restore inner balance through internal listening and harmony between the soul and the body. But what if we could take advantage of its benefits through our imagination? That is what meditation with visualizationContinue Reading
The psoas, also known as the “soul muscle,” is the deepest muscle in the muscular system and also the one that contributes most to stabilizing the human body. It helps us maintain balance, joint mobility, range of motion, and the correct functioning of the organs located in the abdominal area. ThisContinue Reading
Technological insomnia is increasingly taking over nighttime territory in a world inhabited by screens. Technology and the blue light so characteristic of these devices completely alter our wake cycles and our biological clock. Far from being a one-off event, we are facing a new disorder of great impact that isContinue Reading
Memory betrays us. Its content, our memories, are far from being a faithful recreation of reality. When we say something, we do it differently each time. In fact, in forensic psychology, witnesses are asked not to tell anyone the facts, in an attempt not to contaminate their memories. It isContinue Reading
Depression is that name that indicates the greatest, most incapacitating, and personal inner sadness; the same one that many do not see associated with the social context in which we move. The truth is that we are social beings and the context is as important a part of us asContinue Reading