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Have you ever been so unhappy or stressed to the point where every part of you and it’s so uncomfortable and painful? We’ve all probably experienced it at some point, but what exactly is it? One name for it is an aching soul. We’ve come to think of the soul as the spiritual part of who we are, the internal essence of our being, and when it’s dealing with suffering, things can get pretty bad. The first step to ease this pain is to find the root cause. So, we've listed out some of the common things that make your soul ache.

If you enjoy spiritual videos and would like to watch more, check out our video 10 Signs You've Found Your Twin Flame: https://youtu.be/KAoLhxmGAho

Writer: Laura Santospirito

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Have you ever wonder if you're subconsciously sabotaging your relationships? If so, watch here to find out the signs you might be killing your relationships before they even start.

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Ever felt that your own company is much more fulfilling than others? Would you rather be left alone often? Having a strong affection and preference for solitude, and to be alone is also known as Isolophilia. This is not necessarily a negative term either, or something that has negative effects. In this video, we'll be discussing Isolophilia, what it is, the feelings associated with it, and how it may be linked to having an introverted personality.

Have you ever heard of the INFJ personality type? This personality type is one of the rarest in the world. Watch this video to find out if you're an INFJ: https://youtu.be/D89N3_fFwrA

Writer: Rosy Evans

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VO: Amanda Silvera

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Reference

Introversion. 2015, August 11. Retrieved from: http://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/psychpedia/introversion

Buchholz, E. 2016, June 9. The Call of Solitude. Retrieved from: life.https://www.psychologytoday.com/articles/199801/the-call-solitude

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Lucid dreaming is when we become aware while in a dream. It allows you to control what you experience, see, and do in your dream. However, just because you can do anything in a lucid dream, there are a few things you should never do while lucid dreaming. In this video, we will be diving deep into the things you should avoid doing in your lucid dreams.

Disclaimer: We would like to clarify that we do not imply that lucid dreaming is dangerous or bad for you. You are physically safe while lucid dreaming. However, the things that we mentioned in this video are things that we recommend you should avoid because it might wake you up or turn your lucid dream into a bad experience.

Writer: Vincent Wilts

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Blagrove, M., & Hartnell, S. J. (2000). Lucid dreaming: Associations with internal locus of control, need for cognition and creativity. Personality and Individual Differences, 28(1), 41-47.

LaBerge, S. P. (1981).An exploratory study of consciousness during sleep.

Patrick, A., & Durndell, A. (2004). Lucid Dreaming and Personality: A Replication. Dreaming, 14(4), 234.

Voss, U., Holzmann, R., Tuin, I., & Hobson, A. J. (2009). Lucid dreaming: a state of consciousness with features of both waking and non-lucid dreaming. Sleep, 32(9), 1191-1200.

Zadra, A. L., & Pihl, R. O. (1997). Lucid dreaming as a treatment for recurrent nightmares. Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics, 66(1), 50-55.

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Do you suspect someone may secretly hate you? It's hard to tell when they are hating you in secret because they may try their best to act like they don't hate you. When pure instincts fail us, it’s time we use our psychological knowledge and examine the universal language that is - body language. To help you answer that question, we've made this video to discuss the signs someone may secretly hate you!

If you relate to this video but you're still not sure why they hate you in the first place, we've also made a video on the habits that may make others dislike you: https://youtu.be/bwvGL21aJ_s

Writer: Michal Mitchel

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Steber, C. (2016, July 21). 11 Weird Ways To Know Someone Doesn’t Like You As Much As You Think. Retrieved August 13, 2020, from www.bustle.com/articles/173747-11-weird-ways-to-know-someone-doesnt-like-you-as-much-as-you-think

Pannell, N. (2018, June 27). 10 subtle signs someone doesn’t like you. Retrieved August 13, 2020, from www.insider.com/body-language-signs-that-someone-doesnt-like-you-2018-6

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Conflict and difficulty are inevitable in any kind of relationship. Frustrating circumstances can make even the strongest and happiest of couples start to second guess their relationship and ask themselves whether or not it’s even worth it. Are you in a situation where you're unsure about your relationship but you don't want to spend the rest of your life regretting your decision and pining over “the one that got away”? Would it be better to stay with this person or break up now? To help you answer that question, here are a few definitive signs that can help you realize whether or not someone is worth fighting for.

If you are single but you have the same problem with a friend, we also made a video talking about the signs you should not end your friendship: https://youtu.be/TA9t3YX0ShA

#friendships #relationships

Writer: Chloe Avanasa

Script editor: Morgan Franz

Script Manager: Kelly Soong

VO: Amanda Silvera

Animator: Drean Bacatan

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References:

Demir, M. (2008). Sweetheart, you really make me happy: Romantic relationship quality and personality as predictors of happiness among emerging adults. Journal of Happiness Studies, 9(2), 257-277.

Yamada, M. (2012). Honesty as a mediator for relationship satisfaction and conflict. Journal of Personality and Individual Differences, 39(11), 281-294.

Appel, I., & Shulman, S. (2015). The role of romantic attraction and conflict resolution in predicting shorter and longer relationship maintenance among adolescents. Archives of sexual behavior, 44(3), 777-782.

Mills, J., & Clark, M. S. (2009). Viewing close romantic relationships in adolescents: Implications for maintenance and enhancement. In Close romantic relationships (pp. 21-34). Psychology Press.

Dargie, E., & Blair, K. L. (2017). Predictors of positive relationship outcomes in adolescent dating relationships. Journal of social psychology, 41(2), 181-202.

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Are you dating a toxic person? When we are in love, we tend to see the good in them and hope that our love, care, and support will change them for the better. We ignore all the red flags of dating. Are you looking for relationship advice on how to draw the line between compassion and exploitation? Is someone worth sacrificing your mental health and self-love for? Watch this video to see if you identify with some of the signs. Share this video with someone who might need it.

#toxic #dating

If you relate to this video, here is another video that highlights the 8 Side Effects of A Toxic Relationship:

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Credits

Writer: Chloe Avenasa

Script Editor: Rida Batool

Script Manager: Kelly Soong

VO: Amanda Silvera

Animator: Vanessa Val

YouTube Manager: Cindy Cheong

Reference

Muller, R. J. (2011). Failing Narcissistic Defenses Can Turn Love Toxic. The Humanistic Psychologist, 39 (4), 375-378.

Holden, C. J., Zeigler-Hill, V., Pham, M. N., & Shackelford, T. K. (2014). Personality features and mate retention strategies: Honesty–humility and the willingness to manipulate, deceive, and exploit romantic partners. Personality and Individual Differences, 57, 31-36.

Knee, C. R., Canevello, A., Bush, A. L., & Cook, A. (2008). Relationship-contingent self-esteem and the ups and downs of romantic relationships. Journal of personality and social psychology, 95(3), 608.

Florsheim, P., & Moore, D. R. (2008). Observing differences between healthy and unhealthy adolescent romantic relationships: Interpersonal Processes. Journal of Adolescence, 31(6), 795-814.

University of Chicago Press Journals. (2007 October 7). Negativity is Contagious, Study Finds. Science Daily. Retrieved 30 April 2020 from www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/10/071004/135757.htm

Winters, J. (2017). “36 Signs You’re Dating A Toxic Person.” Retrieved 30 April 2020 from https://thoughtcatalog.com/jessica-winters/2017/04/36-signs-that-the-person-youre-dating-is-toxic/

Kim, J. (2020). “5 Signs of A Toxic Relationship.” Retrieved 30 April 2020 from https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-angry-therapist/202001/5-signs-toxic-relationship

Fontaine, Z. (2020). “How To Know You Are Dating A Toxic Person.” Retrieved 30 April 2020 from https://medium.com/@perspective_zita/how-to-know-you-are-dating-a-toxic-person-46f7b46c2976

Do you know someone who might have a manipulative personality? What does it mean to be manipulative? Manipulation involves the use of deception or underhand methods to achieve personal aims. Manipulative people love to control, change, and warp the behaviors or perceptions of others. Do you anyone in mind who you think people be a manipulative person, but you aren't sure? To help you with that, let's go through some of the signs of a manipulative personality.

Did you know that there are different types of manipulation? To find out more, watch this video: https://youtu.be/j5AOp93S1F4

Credits

Writer: Julian Heng

Script Editor: Rida Batool & Kelly Soong

VO: Amanda Silvera

Storyboarder: Yi Lin

Animator: Anthony Shek

YouTube Manager: Cindy Cheong

References

“9 Classic Traits of Manipulative People.” Psychology Today. Sussex Publishers. Accessed February 12, 2020. www.psychologytoday.com/sg/blog/in-flux/201610/9-classic-traits-manipulative-people.

GoodTherapy. 2020. “Manipulation”. Goodtherapy.Org Therapy Blog. www.goodtherapy.org/blog/psychpedia/manipulation.

Lancer, Darlene. 2020. “How To Spot Manipulation”. Psych Central. www.psychcentral.com/lib/how-to-spot-manipulation/.

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There’s a difference between experiencing anxiety and having an anxiety disorder: feelings of nervousness or restlessness will go away, but sufferers of anxiety disorders get nearly no break from their symptoms. Do you struggle with anxiety every day, but it feels like the people around you don't understand what you're going through? Do you feel isolated and alone in your situation? In this video, we're going to talk about the struggles people with anxiety can relate to, to remind you that you're not alone and that many other people who are struggling understand what it's like to deal with an anxiety disorder!

If you relate to this video but you're not sure about the differences between normal anxiety and an anxiety disorder, we also have a video on the differences between anxiety and GAD, Generalize Anxiety Disorder: https://youtu.be/9RBrF_FVCnU

Disclaimer: This video is not meant to diagnose or treat any mental illness, but we hope it can be informative and relatable nonetheless.

Writer: Gabrielle LaFrank

Script Editor: Morgan Franz

Script Manager: Kelly Soong

VO: Amanda Silvera

Animator: Clarisse Lim Xingyi

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Overview Agoraphobia. (2018, December 18). Retrieved from www.nhs.uk/conditions/agoraphobia/

Morgan, K. (2020, June 11). How anxiety affects your focus. Retrieved from www.bbc.com/worklife/article/20200611-how-anxiety-affects-your-focus

Mayo Clinic Staff. (2018, May 4). Anxiety disorders. Retrieved from www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/anxiety/symptoms-causes/syc-20350961

Sleep Disorders. (n.d.). Retrieved from adaa.org/understanding-anxiety/related-illnesses/sleep-disorders

In our previous video, we made a video on the things mentally strong people don't do. But what about the things they do? Are you looking to strengthen your mindset – maybe improve your psychological game for gain? Well, you’ve certainly come to the right place. Sure, we exercise for physical health benefits, but what about your mind? You deserve to be more mentally fit as well. Here are a few great tips and tricks mentally strong people are sure to follow.

Original article - https://psych2go.net/things-mentally-strong-people-do/

DISCLAIMER: This video is purely for general information purposes and is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

Here's the video on the things mentally strong people DON'T DO: https://youtu.be/GikjZQmeTFY

Writer: Aditi Nambiar

Script Editor: Rida Batool

Script Manager: Kelly Soong

VO: Amanda Silvera

Animator: Nhi Nguyen (https://www.instagram.com/poppy.nhi/)

YouTube Manager: Cindy Cheong

References

Bergland, C. (2013, February 13). 7 Habits for a Healthy Mind in a Healthy Body. Psychology Today. Retrieved April 22, 2021, from www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-athletes-way/201302/7-habits-healthy-mind-in-healthy-body

Grant, H. (2011, May 2). Be an Optimist Without Being a Fool. Harvard Business Review. Retrieved April 22, 2021, from

www.hbr.org/2011/05/be-an-optimist-without-being-a

Rampton, J. (2019, February 7). 12 Things Mentally Strong People Do That Nobody Else Does. Entreprenuer. Retrieved April 22, 2021, from

www.entrepreneur.com/article/318243

Rev up your thinking skills by trying something new. (2015, December). Harvard Health Publishing. Retrieved April 22, 2021, from www.health.harvard.edu/healthy-aging/rev-up-your-thinking-skills-by-trying-something-new