Daniel Kahneman, the notable psychologist, warned that if we put pressure on another to do what we want them to, … More
Tag: Personal Growth
Mental Illness and False Beliefs: How Our Misperceptions of Ourselves and the World Around Us Sustain our Fear and Sadness
I often cover topics related to self-esteem, about how thinking differently, and more realistically, about oneself engenders a sense of … More
Defined by Resilience: Why Our Attempts and Persistence Matter More Than Success
I Am My Resilience ..nobody is gonna hit as hard as life. But it ain’t about how hard you hit. … More
The Toxicity of Both Positive and Negative Thinking
A prominent theme in pop psychology is the notion of positive thinking and its purported health benefits. We’re told that … More
In Defense of Shyness and Doubt
Self-esteem is a concept that I have my issues with, predominantly due to the fact that it’s externally dependent; but, … More
Disappointment but Not Devastation
Today was a special day for me, and not for any expected reason. Today was special not because of something … More
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