Psychology Archives

How the Modern Parenting Approach Fails Children & Parents

How is modern parenting missing the mark? Why do so many people treat their parenting role as a job? There’s no doubt that parenting isn’t easy. While there are many reasons why this is, The Gardener and the Carpenter by Alison Gopnik says that the main one is that modern society encourages parents to raise children based on what they want them to be as adults and focus less on who they are now. Let’s look at why modern parenting is failing children today.

Direct Your Attention to These 2 Places to Avoid Burnout

What’s an “attention economy” mindset? Is your attention susceptible to manipulation? In How to Do Nothing, professor and visual artist Jenny Odell argues that the feeling that you always need to be doing something is created by broader social and economic forces. She contends that directing your attention to “non-productive” things is a form of healing and social activism. Read more to learn the importance of where you direct your attention and how to reclaim control of it.

What Does the Limbic System Do? Neuroscientist Explains

What does the limbic system do? How does the limbic system process strong and protective emotions? There are four characters in the brain that keep it a well-oiled machine. Two of these characters make up the limbic system, which is responsible for your emotions. Learn more about the responsibilities of the limbic system, according to Jill Bolte Taylor’s book Whole Brain Living.

Bruce Lipton Says Energy Psychology Can Improve Humanity

What are Bruce Lipton’s energy psychology techniques helpful for? How can you improve healing for your children and your community? In The Biology of Belief, Bruce Lipton says that your actions are triggered by unconscious programming that’s been embedded in you since early childhood. But he’s optimistic about our individual and collective capacity for change. Find out how you can use energy psychology to change people’s lives for the better.

Alison Gopnik’s The Gardener and the Carpenter: Overview

Are you struggling as a parent? Do you often think about what you need to do to turn your child into a well-adjusted, successful adult? If so, you may be acting as a carpenter parent—a parent who adheres rigidly to the blueprint for raising a “successful child”—instead of a gardener parent—a parent who nurtures the innate interests and talents of their child. In The Gardener and the Carpenter, Alison Gopnik explains how to raise children in a loving and supportive manner. Read below for a brief overview of The Gardener and the Carpenter.

Brain Huddle: Jill Bolte Taylor’s Solution to a Cluttered Mind

Do you want to get mentally stronger? What is the Brain Huddle technique? Coined by Jill Bolte Taylor, the Brain Huddle is a tool that helps keep the four characters in your brain in check. After using this technique, you’ll walk away feeling at your best because the parts of your brain are working as a team. Continue reading to learn how to take full advantage of the Brain Huddle tool and an alternative process called the RAIN technique.

What Is the High 5 Habit? The Cure for Self-Doubt, Explained

What is the High 5 Habit? How does your brain respond to this self-improvement habit? In the book of the same name, Mel Robbins describes the High 5 Habit as a practice that can boost your confidence, amplify your positivity, and propel you toward your goals. It’s a game-changing technique that will revolutionize your relationship with yourself. Keep reading to learn more about the High 5 Habit and why it’s a recommended practice.

How Reprogramming Your Subconscious Mind Helps Your Children

Why is reprogramming your subconscious mind good for your health? Do you want to do better for future generations? The Biology of Belief by Bruce Lipton offers two major pathways for healing. The first includes approaches to parenting that program your children’s minds in healthy ways, and the second is how to reprogram your own mind with mindfulness and “energy psychology” techniques. Continue reading to learn the science behind reprogramming the subconscious mind.

The Top 2 Golf Mindset Tips From Bob Rotella

What’s the best way to get into the right mindset for golf? Why should you take a pragmatic approach to golf? In Golf Is Not a Game of Perfect, Bob Rotella recommends that you take a pragmatic approach to your play. Specifically, to elevate your game, focus on short shots and choose easy shots. Here are Rotella’s golf mindset tips for playing pragmatically.

High-Five Yourself: Why Your Brain Loves It

Why should you high-five yourself? Why do kids feel more confident when they receive high fives from other people? A high five might seem like a simple gesture, but it’s incredibly powerful. For instance, when kids receive a high five, they feel like they’re being praised for something they’ve done. Likewise, adults can feel the same way if they give their reflection a high five. Here’s why giving yourself a high five has more of an impact than you think.