We all suffer from biases in our own thinking, but the backfire effect is one of the most counterintuitive. What Is the Backfire Effect? Most of us tend to question our beliefs when we find evidence which doesn’t agree with them. The natural response to differing information is to adjust…
Mixed feelings can be extremely hard to figure out, especially when you’re upset. The key is getting to the core of your emotions. I have mixed feelings all the time, especially lately. It’s primarily because of the things I’ve discovered in my life that aren’t beneficial to me but are…
Sharks. Denizens of the deep. Fearsome predators. Sharks have a negative association in real life. Just two bars of music from Jaws conjures up the image of that terrifying mouth of razor-sharp teeth rising from the ocean. So what do dreams about sharks mean? Does the presence of a shark…
In the 1980s, a brand-new theory on intelligence emerged. Developed by Howard Gardner, this theory suggested that there is more than just the one version of intelligence. Instead of the typical IQ test, based on logic and numbers, there are several ways in which a person could be intelligent. These…
We live in a world of exhaustive personal analysis and constant comparisons. As a result, it is more important than ever to dedicate time to reinforce a positive relationship with yourself and your body. This is where self-love exercises can be beneficial. Why Is Self-Love Important? The tone of your…
There’s nothing wrong with relentlessly chasing after your dreams. But sometimes you have to practice radical acceptance. There are books, presentations, and workshops that help us learn how to chase our dreams and reach certain goals. We are taught to never give up, for the most part. But there comes…
Overgeneralization is a common way of thinking which is rarely referred to by its real name but is done by almost everyone. Most of us do it at least a little. But some of us allow ourselves to dive so deep into overgeneralizing almost everything that our mental health is…
What if there was a way to get rid of those nagging thoughts that tell you you're not good enough? Self-doubt is a natural occurrence that affects people of all levels of success. It's that little voice in the back of your head that makes you second guess yourself and…
