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Tag: Success

The Desire for More: Why Most Things Aren’t As Good or As Bad As They Appear and Why It Matters

We idealize success and demonize failure. People, sometimes, ask me how to stop obsessing over both, entering treatment distraught because … More

Anxiety, Cognitive Biases, Coping, Depression, Failure, Growth, Instagram Fame, Mental Health, Mental Illness, Psychology, Success

Kate Harvie Talks Surviving Traumatic Brain Injury — O4L Online Network

On episode 73, we welcome author and brand strategist Kate Harvie to discuss how she recovered from a traumatic brain … More

Depression, Growth, Mental Health, Personal Development, Podcast, Psychology, Success, Trauma

Developing Vision: How Our Fear of Introspection Prevents Us from Thriving

People often ask why they aren’t successful, wondering about the trait they’re missing, that others seemingly possess. And for most … More

Growth, Mental Health, Personal Development, Philosophy, Psychology, Sports Psychology, Success

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

Anxiety, Depression, Mental Health, Mental Illness, Perfectionism, Psychology, Success

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

Capital in the Twenty-First Century, Cognitive Biases, Mental Health, Philosophy, Psychology, Success, The Self-Made Myth

Journey to the Rainbow’s End: Understanding the Perfectionist’s Beliefs and Goals

In the recently released documentary, David Foster: Off the Record, David Foster’s daughter noted that Foster, a prominent musical producer, … More

Depression, Growth, Mental Health, Mental Illness, Narcissism, Perfectionism, Personal Development, Success

Propelled by Trauma: The Dark Side of High Achievers

Trauma is a conquerer. It has a way of subduing one and keeping them in her captivity for a lifetime. … More

Growth, High Performance, Mental Health, Mental Illness, Narcissism, Perfectionism, Personal Development, Success, Trauma

The Victim of Trauma: How Overcoming Tragedy Entails Being Both a Victim and a Survivor

As therapists, we often speak of beliefs and perspectives and their influence on our thoughts, feelings, and actions. Where both … More

Growth, Mental Health, Mental Illness, Perfectionism, Personal Development, Success, The Great Gatsby, Trauma

No Form of Success Can Ever Make You Feel Good Enough: How Our Thoughts Distort Our Accomplishments

When we seek out success, we sometimes search for purity. The worst thing that a high achiever can hear is, … More

CBT, Depression, Growth, Hedonic Treadmill, Mental Health, Mental Illness, Perfectionism, Personal Development, Psychology, Success

Addicted to ‘Wow’: Inside of the Mind of A Perfectionist

We think of addiction as entailing some sort of substance, whether a drug, alcohol, or even a video game that … More

Anxiety, Depression, Fame, Growth, Mental Health, Mental Illness, Perfectionism, Social Media, Success

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