Pure thoughts with Nomvula Motlhoiwa

 Overthinkers are those who think way too much about everything, always imagining the worst and what could go wrong. They have a hard time making choices, trusting their gut, or letting go of stuff they can't control. Overthinking can mess with their work, happiness, and health. Some things that might make someone overthink are anxiety, perfectionism, low self-confidence, fear of messing up, or bad experiences. Overthinkers can try to get better by talking to a therapist, being more mindful, relaxing more, or saying nice things to themselves. They can also try to set doable goals, avoid things that stress them out, and hang out with people who get them. Overthinkers can try to get better by talking to a therapist, being more mindful, relaxing more, or saying nice things to themselves. They can also try to set doable goals, avoid things that stress them out, and hang out with people who get them.

 Love is a complex and powerful emotion that can have many benefits and challenges for our well-being. In this blog post, I will explore some of the psychological and physiological aspects of love, as well as some of the common myths and misconceptions that surround it.  First, let's define what love is. According to the triangular theory of love, proposed by psychologist Robert Sternberg, love consists of three components: intimacy, passion, and commitment. Intimacy refers to the feelings of closeness, connectedness, and affection that we share with another person. Passion refers to the physical and sexual attraction, excitement, and desire that we feel for another person. Commitment refers to the decision and willingness to maintain a long-term relationship with another person, despite any difficulties or obstacles that may arise. These three components can combine in different ways to form different types of love. For example, romantic love involves high levels of intimacy ...