A new study by psychologist Pia Callesen, published in the reputable journal Scientific Reports in Nature (2020), shows that Metacognitive Therapy is way more effective in treating depression than usual treatment.
Who Do You Think ‘You’ Are? Get a Meta-Perspective on Your Three Selves for a Liberated Mind
“Without self-knowledge, without understanding the working and functions of his machine, man cannot be free, he cannot govern himself and he will always remain a slave.” – G. I. Gurdjieff
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Tagged acceptance and commitment therapy, self-acceptance, self-efficacy, self-esteem
Why You Need Self-Compassion More Than Self-Esteem in Difficult Times, Study Shows

The literature of self-esteem tells us that we need to gain self-esteem to be succesful. But this might be all wrong and a widespread misconception, according to a longitudinal study of nearly 2500 students. I’ll introduce you to self-compassion as an alternative to self-esteem, and the reasons why you should develop self-compassion more than self-esteem. Continue reading
Almost All People Want to Change Their Personality, Study Finds
A large-scale study by Hudson and Fraley (2016), published in the journal Social Psychological and Personality Science, finds that almost all people between the ages of 18 to 70 want to change aspects of their personality. Continue reading
Posted in Clinical Psychology, Personal Development, Personality Psychology
Tagged personality, the big five
How to Give the Best Gifts, According to Psychological Research
What should you look for when buying a gift? This article tries to answer that question. A new paper, based on a survey of existing research, suggests that some gifts are great to give but not to receive. Scroll down and learn more from the infographic. Continue reading
Posted in Behaviors, Consumer Psychology, Relationships, Shopping, Success
Tagged gift giving, present
Study: Your Generousity Creates More Generousity and Empathy in Others
Human beings are social beings. The tendency to behave, talk and walk like others is what we call conformity, which has been documented in various studies. Continue reading
Posted in Behaviors, Empathy, Motivation, Personality Psychology, Self-help, Social Psychology
Tagged antisocial, empathy, generousity, prosocial, research, study
The Intuitive and Analytical Thinking Style: Which One is Yours?
The human brain is sophisticated. It separates us from all other animals. It allows us to have abstract ideas and to solve complex problems. We are rational social beings, or are we? Continue reading