perception

5 Traits of Pessimistic People & Surprising Benefits of Being One

5 Traits of Pessimistic People & Surprising Benefits of Being One

A pessimist is somebody who always sees the negative side. Pessimistic people expect the worst and are generally seen as…

4 years ago

9 Signs You Have Mean World Syndrome & How to Fight It

There’s an unwritten rule we all tend to assume. The rule is ‘the more violence a person views on TV,…

4 years ago

6 Traits of Resilient People You Can Cultivate in Yourself

What is it about resilient people that makes them able to handle any adversity? What can we learn from them…

4 years ago

What Is Practical Wisdom, Why You Need It & How to Develop It

Many of us sometimes feel a bit lost. We can be paralyzed by decisions and end up feeling emotionally numb.…

4 years ago

Why Intellectual Humility Is Important & How to Develop It

We are all inclined to believe we know and understand more than we know. However, as the ancient Greek philosopher…

4 years ago

Just-World Hypothesis & Examples of How It Fools You

Do you think that life is fair and that generally speaking, people get what they deserve? If so, you may…

4 years ago

What Is the Story of Your Life? How You Tell It May Reveal Who You Are

You might not often get a chance to tell the story of your life, but when you do how would…

4 years ago

How Defensive Pessimism Can Help You Cope with Anxiety

Stop telling people that everything is going to be fine. Sometimes it isn’t, and this is where defensive pessimism helps…

4 years ago