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Is the grass really green on the other side? Many seem to think that. It has after a YouGov study emphasized that 55% of the Germans surveyed temporarily Or even live abroad forever would. In one Yougov wanted another study Find out whether and especially where the respondents abroad for professional reasons pull down.

It is not surprising that the last few years have contributed to the increasing trend of professional reorientation. However, the recent events are not the sole triggers for this. I have delved deeper into the topic to find out why many choose to change careers and how we can make the best of it.

There are various definitions for "stress". One of them would be: The process through which we perceive and respond to certain events (stressors) that we assess as threatening or challenging.   My favorite word for stress is: "imbalance". Stress is a longer-lasting imbalance between demands and the means/possibilities (resources).   Stressors can include: unpleasant, large-scale events, significant life changes, personal events, life transitions, or daily annoyances. Everyday challenges that are perceived as threats can lead to strong negative reactions. Extreme or prolonged stress can cause physical damage.    It has been scientifically proven multiple times that stress hormones suppress the...

The last few years have left their mark on our mental health. No wonder, as no one just goes through a pandemic, high inflation rates, or a war without impact. According to the Kaiser Family Foundation, they said 40% of adults in the states that they suffered from symptoms of anxiety or depression during the pandemic. This is about 30% more than was reported before the pandemic.  This is practically crying out for therapy! Unfortunately, this is not a solution that many consider. There are several reasons for this. One of the reasons is the lack of qualified therapists who...

We humans are extremely susceptible to believing untruths! We live in a post-truth era. This means that we have emotions and personal beliefs that override objective facts. We do not want to accept and believe objective truths. An example could be a general belief, such as: "Many immigrants are criminals!" Such fears are widespread around the world. But do you know what the facts are? The fact is that "most immigrants are NOT criminals." Immigrants are 44 percent less likely to be incarcerated (CATO, 2017; Flagg, 2018, 2019). And that is just one example among many others.There are some psychological explanations...

Did you know that the soul has its own "breathing system"? It is just that our soul, unlike the classical respiratory system, "inhales" experiences through all 5 senses that we have and "exhales" emotions that guide our future actions through what we say and do.