People often ask why they aren’t successful, wondering about the trait they’re missing, that others seemingly possess. And for most … More
Tag: Psychology
Why Some People Can’t Accept Compliments: The Role of Cognitive Dissonance in Examining Self-Related Evidence
Have you ever been complimented and wondered if the praise was a lie? Did you think that the feedback was … More
The Orchid that Grew from Concrete: What It’s Like to Be a Highly Sensitive Kid
Our culture demands conformity. As much as most of us hate to admit it, living in the U.S. especially, we … More
We’re All Hypocrites: How Our Unacknowledged Beliefs about Perfection and Success Make Us Depressed
We often tell ourselves one thing and do another. This common phenomenon, often referred to as hypocrisy, is shared by … More
My Lessons in Loss: How Grief Taught Me Grace
The following article is a guest post from Victoria St. Fleur. About three years ago, I was asked to share … More
Why the Strong Men Are Cowards
“Intolerance of ambiguity is the mark of an authoritarian personality.” -Theodor Adorno Most of the time, all of us are scared, but … More
Overcoming Creative Blocks: My Rules for Battling Procrastination and the Fear of Failure
When people face any sort of creative block, they often think they have to be inspired, waiting for some aha … More
The Self-Made Myth: How Our Biased Thinking about Luck Reduces Empathy and Compassion
“It takes more than skill to be a champion. It takes equal parts of talent, luck, work, and nerve.” -“Fats” … More
If Dating Isn’t Working Out, Maybe You’re Just Self-Absorbed
People’s rigid expectations often make relationships, especially romantic ones, fairly difficult. In dating, there’s often a mismatch between one party, … More
When Style Becomes Law: How Our Rigid Beliefs and Solutions Can Create Unnecessary Conflicts
“I personally do not believe in ‘style‘. Because of ‘styles‘, people are separated. They are not united together because styles became law.” … More
