Category: Psychology

  • Describing Our Mental System as a Computer: When to Stop Thinking

    Describing Our Mental System as a Computer: When to Stop Thinking

    In an earlier article (this article), I explained that we don’t have to understand the subconscious to solve mental problems. Instead, we can judge rationally based on the information that the subconscious provided. That dramatically reduces our inner burden. To make it easier to understand, let’s see our mental system with an example of a…

  • Why I Became Able to Apologize Without Mental Pain

    Why I Became Able to Apologize Without Mental Pain

    The habit of making rational judgments freed me from many mental pains. One example is that I became able to apologize to others without blaming myself. Let’s talk about it. How to respond to unreasonable accusations Sometimes, we want to deal with others’ unacceptable behavior. Many people, such as parents, teachers, and bosses, insist without…

  • The Process of Endless Loop Thinking: How to Stop Mental Exhaustion

    The Process of Endless Loop Thinking: How to Stop Mental Exhaustion

    In the previous article (this article), I mentioned an unstoppable loop of emotional thinking triggered by others’ negative emotions. Let’s look at the process more deeply. How to stop emotional exhaustion Sometimes, we want to stop mental exhaustion caused by our intense empathy. Others’ negative emotions, such as anger, complaint, sadness, and lament, dominate our…

  • How I Have Started to Feel After I Eliminated Mental Confusion

    How I Have Started to Feel After I Eliminated Mental Confusion

    I started living with my parents two days ago. Due to a poor internet connection at this house, there could be days when updates are impossible. Sorry if that happens. I am creating a new life and have discovered a difference in my feelings: a decrease in empathic stress. Let’s talk about it. What creates…

  • Why Parents’ Inconsistency Forces Logical Children to Pursue Strict Consistency

    Why Parents’ Inconsistency Forces Logical Children to Pursue Strict Consistency

    Recently, I have finally resolved my mental confusion about my parents. Rationality allowed me to discern the logic. One example is the tendency to seek consistency. Let’s talk about it. How to resolve our mental confusion Sometimes, we want to resolve our mental confusion. Even though it seems we act based on our will, that…

  • Stress, Emotions, and Judgment: Why These Distinctions Make It Easier to Relax

    Stress, Emotions, and Judgment: Why These Distinctions Make It Easier to Relax

    Our mental system is interesting. As my mental confusion clears, I have realized that the mind is not complex. In other words, we can live simply if we solve our mental complexes. Today, let’s talk about the relationship between relaxation and emotions. How to relax more Sometimes, we want to relax more. Although an energetic…