Psychology

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How Aesthetic Chills Boost Feelings of Acceptance, Inspiration, and Meaning
Aesthetic chills or “goosebumps” are a pleasurable sensation that people experience while listening to their favorite music, watching a powerful film, or observing classic art. New research shows that it’s not just a temporary feeling; it can also have a deeper impact on our beliefs and self-image, as well as serve as a potential treatment option for depression.
Create a timeline for your goals. What would you like to accomplish within the next day, week, month, year, and decade? Download this worksheet and fill it out! Daily Routine Worksheet, Creative Writing Exercises, Earth History, Writing Exercise, Negative Beliefs, Relationship Worksheets, Family Resources, Therapy Techniques, Create A Timeline
Goals Timeline (PDF)
Create a timeline for your goals. What would you like to accomplish within the next day, week, month, year, and decade? Download this worksheet and fill it out!
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Past, Present, and Future: Lessons from A Christmas Carol
From ‘Bah, humbug!’ to redemption: Charles Dickens’ ‘A Christmas Carol’ unfolds as more than just a festive fable, offering profound insights into self-discovery, kindness, and rewriting one’s life story.
Dive into the Big 5 Personality Traits to gain a better understanding of human personality and individual differences. Discover how characteristics like Openness, Conscientiousness, Extraversion, Agreeableness, and Neuroticism shape who we are and the choices we make in life. Big 5 Personality Traits, 5 Personality Traits, Big 5 Personality, Big Five Personality Traits, Human Personality, Big 5, Interpersonal Relationship, Exam Study
The Big 5 Personality Traits: A Framework for Understanding Our Differences
Dive into the Big 5 Personality Traits to gain a better understanding of human personality and individual differences. Discover how characteristics like Openness, Conscientiousness, Extraversion, Agreeableness, and Neuroticism shape who we are and the choices we make in life.
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Savoring Happiness: How to Prolong Any Positive Experience
Savoring is the act of recognizing, appreciating, and prolonging a positive experience. We typically think of savoring while eating, but it’s an ability that can be applied to every area of your life. It also may be the key to long-lasting happiness.
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The Gish Gallop Effect: How Rapid Argumentation Distorts Perceptions and Beliefs
Beware the “Gish Gallop” effect, a common persuasive tactic where an individual rapid-fires their talking points without giving anyone a chance to respond to anything they said. This is a popular strategy used in formal debates, political discourse, and everyday arguments.
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The Evolutionary Drive to Overthrow Bad Leadership
Explore the innate sense of justice and fairness in humans and the preference for leaders who prioritize the well-being of the group over their own self-interest, rooted in our evolutionary history.
Did you know mental work can be just as draining as physical work? Discover tips to prevent mental exhaustion, fatigue, and burnout. Flannel Friday, Burnout Recovery, Youth Services, Book Spine, Healthy Work, Online Library, Burn Out, Book Memes, Seo Company
The Hidden Exhaustion of Mental Work: Why It Can Be Just as Tiring as Physical Labor
Did you know mental work can be just as draining as physical work? Discover tips to prevent mental exhaustion, fatigue, and burnout.
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Mental Gymnastics: 7 Self-Sabotaging Effects of Over-Rationalization
Learn about the harmful effects of mental gymnastics and over-rationalization on our lives. Let’s examine the ways this pattern of thinking can be detrimental, and discover helpful tips to break free from this cycle.
According to a new study from Stanford Medicine, there's an easy, at-home way to help lower your stress levels: it's called "cyclic sighing," a controlled breathing exercise that emphasizes long exhalations. Joyce Meyer, Breath In Breath Out, Low Self Esteem, Acid Reflux, Coaching Program, Healthcare System, Online Coaching, Tony Robbins, Health Facts
Cyclic Sighing: Breathe Out the Bad
According to a new study from Stanford Medicine, there's an easy, at-home way to help lower your stress levels: it's called "cyclic sighing," a controlled breathing exercise that emphasizes long exhalations.
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50+ Stress Relievers That Take 5 Minutes or Less
Too much stress, not enough time? Check out these simple and easy stress relievers that you can do whenever and wherever.
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2022: Recap, Best Articles, and Reading List
Congratulations for making it another year around the sun! Here's a list of my best self-improvement articles from 2022. Did you miss any of them?
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On the Fruits of God and Religion
Do you believe in God – why or why not? For many, the belief in God can be a powerful source of strength and motivation.
Do you enjoy scary movies? While they may not be for everyone, psychology research shows why certain people like to experience the fear, shock, and disgust that often comes from watching horror movies. Sleeping Hacks, Exposure Therapy, American Werewolf In London, Psychology Research, Eat Snacks, In And Out Movie, Body Scanning, Before Sleep, Good Foods To Eat
The Psychology of Horror Movies: Why People Enjoy Being Scared, Shocked, and Disgusted
Do you enjoy scary movies? While they may not be for everyone, psychology research shows why certain people like to experience the fear, shock, and disgust that often comes from watching horror movies.
Intuition is when we know something without knowing exactly why we know it. It’s knowledge that isn’t based on conscious thinking or reasoning, but a “deep down” understanding that can be difficult to verbalize or share with others. Here's how to build it. Trust Your Gut, Gut Feeling, Mindfulness Journal, Body And Soul, Listening To You, Easy Workouts, Yoga Meditation, Love And Light, Trust Yourself
How to Master Your Intuition and Know When to Trust Your Gut
Intuition is when we know something without knowing exactly why we know it. It’s knowledge that isn’t based on conscious thinking or reasoning, but a “deep down” understanding that can be difficult to verbalize or share with others. Here's how to build it.