Psychology Archives

3 Harms of Living in a World of Left-Brain Hemispheric Dominance

Does it seem like we’re increasingly losing meaning in our lives? Are we prioritizing knowledge over wisdom? Iain McGilchrist argues that the right brain hemisphere is more important than the left. The problem is that we live in an era when the left brain dominates. He makes three predictions about a world dominated by the left hemisphere and explains why such a world would diminish our happiness. Keep reading to learn three ways that left-brain hemispheric dominance is detrimental to society, according to McGilchrist.

What Does ADHD Look Like? Breaking Down the Symptoms

What does ADHD look like? What are the primary symptoms of ADHD? Scattered Minds by Gabor Maté explains that if you have ADHD, you experience at least two of three primary symptoms: difficulty with attention, difficulty with impulse control, and difficulty with stillness. You may also struggle with secondary symptoms, including difficulty with self-esteem and difficulty with relationships. Let’s explore each of the symptoms in detail.

How Immediate Gratification Fuels Procrastination

What is immediate gratification? Why do we prefer short-term rewards over long-term gain? Immediate gratification, also known as instant gratification, is one of the main reasons why people procrastinate. Procrastinators often seek out short-term rewards made by impulsive decisions, rather than fulfill long-term goals. Continue reading to learn how immediate gratification plays a role in procrastination.

How to Help Kids With ADHD: 3 Parenting Tips

Have you been researching non-stop about ADHD? What can you do as a parent to help your child cope with ADHD? Scattered Minds by Gabor Maté’s advice for helping a child with ADHD heal is to not force them to take medicine if it does more harm than good, and to do your best to provide the psychological and physical nourishment they need. However, children with ADHD—and their parents—face some unique challenges as well. Let’s explore how to help kids with ADHD by providing a nurturing and supportive environment.

5 Damaging Relationship Patterns & How to Avoid Them

Do you acknowledge the difference between constructive criticism and destructive criticism? Do you sometimes shut down because you’re feeling overwhelmed? Like every couple, you and your partner face conflict at times. But, you can still have a happy relationship despite these conflicts as long as you learn to manage them effectively. Specifically, experts recommend that you learn to recognize damaging relationship patterns so that you can avoid them. Read more to understand these patterns and see whether they’re in your own relationship.

How to Utilize Empathy in Communication Skills

Why exactly is empathy? How can you successfully use empathy in communication? In communication, empathy is important because it sets the tone for all subsequent interactions. Expressing yourself with empathy means clearly and accurately vocalizing your emotions and thoughts in a way that makes the other person willing to listen. Keep reading to learn about the psychology of empathy, how it develops, and how to express yourself emphatically.

The Negative Effects of Procrastination on Your Health & Wallet

What are the negative effects of procrastination? How does procrastination affect your health and finances? Procrastination doesn’t just prevent you from getting work done. It can have a drastic impact on your health and finances if it gets out of control. Check out the negative consequences of procrastination to see why you need to get your work habits in shape.

How to Stop Beating Yourself Up: 5 Ways to Forgive Yourself

Are you too hard on yourself? How can you stop beating yourself up over little mistakes? Making mistakes is part of being human, but many of us chronically beat ourselves up for not being perfect. Over time, that critical self-talk can evolve into debilitating shame that prevents us from pursuing opportunities in life and showing up authentically for ourselves. With this in mind, here’s how to stop beating yourself up and begin showing up for yourself with the care and compassion that you deserve.

How to Unlearn Dysfunctional Family Patterns in Adulthood

What common patterns in dysfunctional families would you recognize? What can you do personally to improve your relationship with your family? Each family is unique in its own way, and all of them come with their own problems. As Robert Waldinger and Marc Schulz point out in The Good Life, these problems usually arise from negative patterns that get passed down. Let’s look at how to unlearn these dysfunctional family patterns to improve relational dynamics.

How to Judge Someone’s Character: The 3 Types of People

Can you judge a book by its cover? What type of people are the worst at relationships? In Necessary Endings, Henry Cloud says that to determine who to let go of in life, you must assess relationships based on your impression of the other person’s character. Cloud claims that character is predictive of whether or not people will be receptive to change and feedback. Keep reading to learn how to judge someone’s character.