Why Positive Self-Talk is Essential in Sports
Self-talk, or internal dialogue, is when people talk to themselves in either a positive or negative manner, e.g. “I can do it” or “I can’t …
Moderate Levels of Stress Enhance Learning, While High Levels of Stress Impair Learning
A number of studies have examined how stress affects learning and memory, but the literature has shown mixed results.
Why Should I Forgive? Forgiveness Helps You Forget and Move On
Why should you forgive someone for being unfair? In fact, research shows that forgiveness can enhance psychological well-being, physiological health, and spiritual well-being (Noreen et al., …
3 Reasons Little Achievements Matter
It is the little achievements day in and day out that build up our capacity to be successful. This is why little achievements matter. In this sense, …
A DSM-5 Definition of Avoidant Personality Disorder
Avoidant Personality Disorder (APD) is in the newest American diagnostic manual (DSM-5) characterized by impairments in two domains of personality functioning: self and interpersonal functioning.
Cognitive Dissonance: Why We Lie to Ourselves
The cognitive dissonance theory was coined by Leon Festinger (1957). Festinger suggests that our thoughts can show three relationships:
Three Principles to Help You Develop Self-Compassion
Self-compassion involves acknowledging that suffering and failure are a part of the human condition, and that all people are worthy of compassion. The concept of …