Psychology Archives

How Your Brain Keeps You Stuck in the Past (+ How to Escape)

Are you stuck in the past? Why is it so difficult to let go of the past and turn a new page? According to Joe Dispenza, the author of Becoming Supernatural, our brains are literally living in the past because we keep replaying the thought-feeling patterns created by past experiences. In order to break free from this cycle, we need to interrupt our habitual thought-feeling patterns by forcing ourselves to think positively. Here’s how your thought-feeling patterns keep you stuck in the past and how positive thinking can help you break free from this cycle.

How to Be More Socially Confident: 4 Tips for Success

Do you want to improve your social confidence? What are some things you can do to feel more comfortable and confident in social situations? People who are comfortable in social situations have the best chance of establishing beneficial relationships and creating opportunities for personal and professional success. Unfortunately, many people struggle with social situations and don’t know how to confidently approach and talk to others. Here are some tips on how to be more socially confident.

How to Read a Person: 3 Insightful Tips From Robert Greene

What are people really thinking? What are their true emotions? What if you could know? According to Robert Greene, power dynamics play a role in all areas of life. You must learn how to navigate them to get what you want. To use power dynamics to your advantage, you must first develop a realistic understanding of human nature. That requires you to get past a person’s facade. Continue reading to learn how to read a person and understand who they truly are and what they really want.

Perspective-Taking: Psychology’s Solution for Tantrums

What is perspective-taking in psychology? Why is it important to see things from your child’s point of view? In The Explosive Child, Ross Greene claims that asking for your child’s perspective on challenges and outbursts they’re having will help them process their feelings and behavior. This is called perspective-taking, psychology’s great solution for fixing bad behavior. Find out how to use your child’s perspective to correct tantrums.

How to Change Your Thinking Patterns With Meditation

Do you often get stuck in unhelpful or self-sabotaging thinking patterns? How can you train your brain to think more positively and productively? According to Joe Dispenza, the author of Becoming Supernatural, the key to changing your thinking lies in rewiring your brain waves. The most effective way to do that, writes Dispenza, is through meditation. Specifically, you need to slow down your brain waves to the lower-end frequencies. Here’s how to change your thinking patterns using brain wave meditation.

Behavior-Based Strategies for Overcoming Low Self-Esteem

How to Build Faith in Yourself and Change Your Life

What are the psychological consequences of low self-esteem? What are some steps you can take to cultivate a healthy sense of self-esteem? People who have low self-esteem struggle to act in their best interests and often go to great lengths to please others in pursuit of validation, even if it comes at the expense of their own happiness. Luckily, your self-esteem is amenable to change, and you can improve it by practicing self-esteem-building behaviors. In this article, you’ll learn about the importance of nurturing healthy self-esteem and some strategies for overcoming low self-esteem.

How to Persuade People: 3 Ways to Put People Under Your Spell

Would you like to be more charming? How can you get what you want without using force or intimidation? In The Daily Laws, Robert Greene explores truths about human nature and how you can take control of your life. He shares three ways to seduce and persuade others: make them lower their guard, play into their fantasies, and appeal to their emotions. Continue reading to learn how to persuade people with Greene’s strategies.

Building Trust in a Relationship: Talk Things Through

What’s the key to building trust in a relationship? What breaks trust in a relationship? Eight Dates claims that one of the most important topics you can discuss with your partner on a date is trust. Whether trust has been broken before or you want to simply strengthen it, talking to your partner about what trust means to them is a good first step. Continue reading to learn how to talk about trust on a date.

How to Build Self-Discipline: 4 Strategies From Ryan Holiday

How do you build self-discipline in a way that sticks? Why do you need to have a purpose to have control? In Discipline Is Destiny, Ryan Holiday discusses why identifying your purpose is essential to practicing discipline. He also says that you can fulfill your purpose by being disciplined, while also facing any hardships you encounter. Keep reading to learn how to build self-discipline so you can be successful in life.

How to Balance Chakras Through Meditation

What exactly are chakras in yogic philosophy? How do chakras influence your health? The body stores emotions in the form of energy in the chakras. In his book Becoming Supernatural, Joe Dispenza provides a meditation technique designed to move your energy through your chakras, clearing away negativity and increasing the flow of positive energy. Here’s how to balance chakras with meditation.