Great experiences do not happen to those who mentally trap themselves through their personal beliefs or the beliefs of others. Each path through life is different, so there are many ways to achieve your goals and dreams. When we put stipulations and boundaries upon ourselves, we lead dull lives with…
It’s always best to flash a genuine smile, don’t you think? However, it’s hard to tell when the difference between real and fake happiness. Unfortunately, people aren’t as forthcoming as we once thought when we were younger. They rarely ever show us a genuine smile. They sometimes tell lies and…
When is it possible to see without looking? When a person suffers from blindsight. Blindsight is a bit of an oxymoron, I mean, if you’re blind, how is it possible to see at the same time? In order to understand the condition of blindsight, we have to explore how the…
Even if you have never heard about the spotlight effect, it is likely that it influences your perception without you even realizing it. It is a term in psychology which describes our tendency to think that everyone notices the nuances of our behaviour, appearance, etc. What Causes the Spotlight Effect?…
Psychology is a little bit like detective work. One way psychologists can find out about our personality is to explore our everyday activities and behaviors. In other words, the things we enjoy doing can reveal our personality. For instance, someone who loves reading is more likely to be a loner…
Being a master of assertive communication means making sure that your opinion is heard and valued. How to achieve that? There are a lot of people who are not sure what to say during a conversation. Many people will walk away wondering whether or not they have said the right…
Critical thinking is used to solve problems. The six thinking hats theory looks at these same problems from all angles, thus making a better decision. Everyone has instincts, with some taking a positive approach to problem-solving while others are more acquainted with a critical standpoint. Both ways of making decisions…
There are enough enemies trying to bring us down, so why do we engage in self-defeating behavior? Look within. Does this describe you? What is a self-defeating behavior? Well, this is when we do things to make life harder on ourselves, usually by doing things we think are normal. But…
