Darya Sinusoid

Darya’s love for reading started with fantasy novels (The LOTR trilogy is still her all-time-favorite). Growing up, however, she found herself transitioning to non-fiction, psychological, and self-help books. She has a degree in Psychology and a deep passion for the subject. She likes reading research-informed books that distill the workings of the human brain/mind/consciousness and thinking of ways to apply the insights to her own life. Some of her favorites include Thinking, Fast and Slow, How We Decide, and The Wisdom of the Enneagram.

Conquering Your Fears: The 3 Steps to Success

How does fear stop you from achieving your goals? What can you do to stop your fears from controlling your life? Fear is the main factor that prevents people from going after their dreams and reaching their full potential. When you face and conquer your fears, you’ll grow more confident in yourself and in your ability to handle any curveballs life throws at you. Here’s how fear prevents you from living life to the fullest and some tips for conquering your fears once and for all.

The 4 Most Common Obstacles to Achieving Goals

How to Believe in Your Goals and Change Your Life

Why do people fail to achieve the goals they’ve set for themselves? What are some of the most common obstacles to achieving goals? Achieving any goal requires consistently showing up for it in your actions, which requires you to exercise discipline and self-control. But your best efforts can easily be derailed by “triggers”—stimuli or situations that throw you off track. Here’s a look at some of the primary reasons why we succumb to the temptation of triggers, even when we know better.

The Light We Carry: Quotes by Michelle Obama

Are you looking for The Light We Carry quotes by Michelle Obama? What are some of the most noteworthy passages worth revisiting? In her book The Light We Carry, Michelle Obama writes that the best way to live up to your potential to create positive change is to nurture your unique abilities, strengths, and perspectives and share them with the world. Obama implies that these traits form your fundamental core—the “light” referenced in the title. Below is a selection of quotes from Michelle Obama’s The Light We Carry.

Types of Triggers and How They Affect Your Behavior

What are triggers in psychology? How do triggers affect your behavior? Triggers are stimuli in your environment that prompt you to behave in specific ways. A trigger can be any stimulus you might encounter during your day and react to at that moment, such as a traffic jam, a string of notifications on your phone, or a demanding colleague. Here’s a look at the types of triggers plus some examples.

Jessie Inchauspé: Glucose Revolution (Book Overview)

What is Jessie Inchauspé’s Glucose Revolution about? What is the key message to take away from the book? In her book Glucose Revolution, Jessie Inchauspé explores glucose’s role as our body’s primary energy source while also examining the adverse consequences of too much glucose. She argues that glucose spikes are at the center of most common health issues and offers a collection of strategies for taking control of your health by stabilizing your glucose levels. Below is a brief overview of Glucose Revolution by Jessie Inchauspé.

What Is the Best Food to Eat for Breakfast?

What kind of food should you eat for breakfast? Why is it a bad idea to start your day with sweet, carb-rich foods? What are some examples of healthy breakfast options? They say that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but perhaps more important is what you eat for breakfast. According to biochemist Jessie Inchauspé, the best food to eat for breakfast is anything savory because your body is hypersensitive to glucose in the morning. Here’s why you should temper your sweet tooth at breakfast, according to Inchauspé.

Michelle Obama: The 3 Benefits of Finding Your Light

Rescue From Without: The Hero's Journey Is Aided

What is Michelle Obama’s The Light We Carry about? What does Obama mean by finding your light? According to Michelle Obama in her book The Light We Carry, everyone has the potential to bring positive change into the world by nurturing and sharing their unique abilities, strengths, and perspectives. Obama says that these attributes form your “light” and identifies three benefits of finding your light. Here’s a look at the benefits of finding your light and sharing it with the world.

How to Change Your Behavior by Overcoming Triggers

Why is it so difficult to change your behavior? Why do we tend to fall back into our old patterns despite our best efforts to change for the better? We have a hard time changing our behavior. This is because we encounter “triggers” that make us revert to our old patterns. In their book Triggers, Marshall Goldsmith and Mark Reiter argue that you can reclaim control over your behavior and offer some strategies to prevent triggers from throwing you off course. Keep reading to learn how to change your behavior by identifying and taking control of your triggers.

The Carbohydrate Breakdown Process—Explained

What happens in the body when we eat carbs? How do carbohydrates break down in our digestive system? Carbohydrates are our body’s most important energy source, providing the majority of daily calories for most people. When ingested, carbohydrates break down into glucose. Then, glucose enters cells throughout the body. Here’s a look at the carbohydrates breakdown process.

The Psychological Effects of Discrimination

How does discrimination affect self-esteem? How does being discriminated against based on superficial differences hurt one’s sense of self-worth? Discrimination places a spotlight on how minorities are different from the majority, overlooking those people’s talents, personalities, and achievements. As a result, minorities grow to value themselves and others less based on these differences. Keep reading to learn about the psychological effects of discrimination.