What Bandura’s Self-Efficacy Theory Teaches Us about Failure and Success

Bandura’s self-efficacy theory is a widely accepted method in psychology which helps us develop confidence in ourselves. Developed in the late 90s by Albert Bandura, the self-efficacy theory attempts to explain why people deal with challenges differently. Ever wondered why some of us are more apt to deal with failure and…

How to Find Your Authentic Self by Asking These 5 Simple Questions

Getting to know the authentic self that is hiding deep inside you is the first step on the long path of liberation. Just think about it, if you dare. Your true self is hidden deep within you, covered by layers upon layers of opinions, expectations, and excuses. You are not…

Feeling Inadequate? 7 Strategies to Silence Your Inner Critic

It’s easy to criticize yourself, especially when others criticize you too. Feeling inadequate is hard when rebuilding your self-esteem. At least one point in our lives. We’ve felt inadequate. You know that voice, the one that says, “You're not good enough”, “You’ll never find true love”, yeah, that voice. Well,…

7 Hidden Causes of Fear That Could Explain Why You Avoid Some Things in Life

We, as humans, are afraid of many things, sometimes developing severe phobias. So, what are the hidden causes of our fear? What are the reasons for these reactions? When I was a little girl, I was afraid of the forest surrounding my house, but only at night. During the day,…