The Mindful Chaos

Claudia Cheung, David Lui

 The Mindful Chaos is a sanctuary where you discover that daily, trivial things in life may be all connected to your mental health. When being late isn't about being late, there's a deeper meaner to why you're always angry, and why a chore doesn't just feel like a chore. A counsellor wannabe, Claudia Cheung, and an actual therapist, David Lui, aims to uncover the reasons to why you're feeling a certain way, and you may find out, you're not alone. We're all connected in this chaos in our minds, so let’s turn it into - mindful chaos. 

  1. 07/01/2024

    Being a morning or night person can affect your personality?

    Are you a morning or a night person? Claudia and David dive into what either of those mean, and whether being a morning or night person has anything to do with your personality. They answer questions like whether it's true that Morning people are friendlier and Night people are more neurotic? Sources: Randler, C., & Saliger, L. (2011). Relationship between morningness–eveningness and temperament and character dimensions in adolescents. Personality and Individual Differences, 50(9), 148-152. doi:10.1016/j.paid.2010.09.033Hsu, C.-Y., Wang, M.-Y., & Yeh, T.-L. (2015). A study of individual differences in morningness–eveningness, personality traits, and cognitive abilities. Psychological Studies, 60(3), 245-256. doi:10.1007/s12646-015-0347-yTsaousis, I. (2010). Circadian preferences and personality traits: A comprehensive meta-analysis. European Journal of Personality, 24(4), 356-373. doi:10.1002/per.743Lukowski, S. J., & Milojev, P. (2016). Morningness-eveningness and the Big Five personality: An integrative review. Biological Rhythms Research, 47(1), 1-15. doi:10.1080/09291016.2015.1075484Zhang, Y., & Wang, M. (2018). The relationship between morningness-eveningness and personality traits among Chinese adolescents. Frontiers in Psychology, 9, 743. doi:10.3389/fpsyg.2018.00743Helfrich, R. F., Mander, B. A., Jagust, W. J., Knight, R. T., & Walker, M. P. (2018). Old brains come uncoupled in sleep: Slow wave-spindle synchrony, brain atrophy, and forgetting. Neuron, 97(1), 221-230.Facer-Childs, E. R., Middleton, B., Skene, D. J., & Bagshaw, A. P. (2019). Resetting the late timing of ‘night owls’ has a positive impact on mental health and performance. Sleep Medicine, 60, 236-247.Got a question you want answers to (especially on how it affects the mental health)? Email us at theMHconcierge@gmail.com and we may just feature it in a future episode. Join the community and follow us at: Instagram: @the.mindfulchaos Youtube: @themindfulchaos

    29 min
  2. 06/23/2024

    The shocking connection between losing socks and your mental health!

    If you've ever lost a sock (or multiple), then you'll understand the frustration of having a basket full of single socks in your closet. But what does this have to do with our mental health? Is it our laundry machine's fault or is it actually the hidden stresses and anxieties in our daily life?  From figuring out why you always misplace that one sock to understanding the mental toll it takes, Claudia and David shed light on this common yet baffling issue.  Don’t miss out on learning about the psychological effects that could be lurking in your laundry basket. Sources: Journal of Psychological Studies. (2021). The cumulative effect of unresolved minor stresses on mental health. Journal of Psychological Studies, 58(3), 245-259.Institute of Behavioral Psychology. (2022). The psychological implications of losing one item from a pair: A study on the need for closure and completeness. Institute of Behavioral Psychology, 47(2), 134-145.International Journal of Stress Management. (2023). The impact of everyday disruptions on perceived control and life satisfaction. International Journal of Stress Management, 60(1), 112-125.International Journal of Stress Management. (2023). Exploring the psychological impact of household disorganization on stress levels and mental health. International Journal of Stress Management.American Psychological Association. (2023). Attentional deficits and their influence on the misplacement of everyday items. American Psychological Association.Center for Cognitive Health. (2023). The correlation between stress levels and the misplacement of personal belongings. Center for Cognitive Health.Journal of Sleep Research. (2023). Sleep deprivation and its impact on cognitive functions related to memory and attention. Journal of Sleep Research.Got a question you want answers to (especially on how it affects the mental health)? Email us at theMHconcierge@gmail.com and we may just feature it in a future episode. Join the community and follow us at: Instagram: @the.mindfulchaos Youtube: @themindfulchaos

    28 min
  3. 06/09/2024

    Is it easier for extroverts to find love?

    Well...is it?  Claudia and David dive into the misconception (or not) that it's easier for extroverts to find love, in comparison to introverts. They share their own stance as an introverted extrovert vs an extroverted introvert, and tries to make a conclusion on this age old battle between extroverts and introverts, in the name of love. Sources: (Baumeister, R. F., & Leary, M. R. (1995). The need for belongingness: Desire for interpersonal attachments as a fundamental human motivation. Psychological Bulletin, 117(3), 497-529).(Gottman, J. M., & Levenson, R. W. (1992). Marital processes predictive of later dissolution: Behavior, physiology, and health. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 63(2), 221-233)(Lucas, R. E., & Baird, B. M. (2004). Extraversion and emotional reactivity. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 86(3), 473-485). (Cacioppo, J. T., Hawkley, L. C., & Berntson, G. G. (2003). The anatomy of loneliness. Current Directions in Psychological Science, 12(3), 71-74.) (Aron, E. N., & Aron, A. (1997). Sensory-processing sensitivity and its relation to introversion and emotionality. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 73(2), 345-368.) Lyubomirsky, S., Sheldon, K. M., & Schkade, D. (2005). Pursuing happiness: The architecture of sustainable change. Review of General Psychology, 9(2), 111-131.(Dijkstra, P., & Barelds, D. P. H. (2008). Do people know what they want: A similar or complementary partner? Personality and Individual Differences, 45(5), 396-400.).(Thorne, A., & Michaelieu, Q. (1996). An internet relationship of personality and communication styles to relationship satisfaction. Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, 22(2), 98-112.).(Helgoe, L. A. (2013). Introvert power: Why your inner life is your hidden strength. Sourcebooks, Inc.).Got a question you want answers to (especially on how it affects the mental health)? Email us at theMHconcierge@gmail.com and we may just feature it in a future episode. Join the community and follow us at: Instagram: @the.mindfulchaos Youtube: @themindfulchaos

    32 min

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 The Mindful Chaos is a sanctuary where you discover that daily, trivial things in life may be all connected to your mental health. When being late isn't about being late, there's a deeper meaner to why you're always angry, and why a chore doesn't just feel like a chore. A counsellor wannabe, Claudia Cheung, and an actual therapist, David Lui, aims to uncover the reasons to why you're feeling a certain way, and you may find out, you're not alone. We're all connected in this chaos in our minds, so let’s turn it into - mindful chaos.