Caffeinated Psychologist

"You have to cherish things in a different way when you know the clock is ticking, you are under pressure. " This is one of the most common phrases we say when we are faced with a sudden increase in work to be completed, like completing an assignment, submitting a project before deadline, cooking a heavy meal for special guests or even something as simple as getting anything done on time. And we do stress out, sweat, worry and even fall sick often under such pressure leading to poor quality of work. But, did we ever try to find ways to deal with this pressure? Or do we just succumb to it? Well, we can manage it at the same time and get it done in an apt manner.  The last-minute syndrome is a complex behavioral pattern that can be rooted in many psychological factors. These factors include: Instant gratification Fear of failure Perfectionism Strict upbringing Inherited personality traits Fear of success Here are some tips to cope with pressure: Take a break : Take a few minute...

“The worst enemy to creativity is self-doubt.” There must have been many instances where you must have questioned your ways or even your decisions. It is natural to think if you can do certain things and if you will be able to do it well. But how will you know unless you start? So here is an understanding of what exactly does self doubt mean and how it changes your way of thinking. It will also consist of ways to deal with self doubt. A state of hesitation regarding the veracity of any aspect of oneself is known as self-doubt. It can relate to whatever "truth" we have in our minds, as well as our ideas, feelings, judgments, and self-perceptions. Some examples of self-doubt include: Not trusting the decisions you made in a situation Afraid of speaking up because you think they are not good enough Individuals with self-doubt are usually unsatisfied with the work they do When things go bad, they are their worst critic  Some ways to deal with self - doubt: Unconditional self-wort...