Psychology Archives

Reading Facial Expressions: 3 Things to Pay Attention To

How reliable are facial expressions? What are some things you should look out for when reading facial expressions? When it comes to reading someone’s feelings and intentions, facial expressions can offer helpful cues. However, they aren’t as reliable as body language. This is because we’ve trained our faces to feign emotions, so you need to be able to decipher very subtle cues. Here’s a look at the key facial cues you should look out for when trying to read faces.

How to Access Altered States of Consciousness: 2 Methods

Want to know how to access altered states of consciousness? What are some evidence-based methods for reaching a higher consciousness? In Stealing Fire, Stephen Kotler and Jamie Wheal explain how to access altered states of consciousness and why reaching a higher consciousness is important for personal growth. They claim that scientific advances have now made it easier and safer to reach a higher consciousness. Read on to learn how to access altered states of consciousness, according to Kotler and Wheal.

How to Listen to Your Inner Voice & Make Better Decisions

Why should you listen to your inner voice? How should you make better use of your inner voice? According to Steve Magness in Do Hard Things, learning how to interpret and deal with internal debates is a key step in building mental toughness. You probably have many different voices telling you what to do, but you have to dig deep to find the one that’s speaking your truth. Keep reading for more reasons why listening to your inner voices is best in the long run, and how to acknowledge them.

How to Create Effective Affirmations and Visualizations

Do affirmations and visualizations actually work? How does practicing affirmations and visualizations help you get closer to your goals? Affirmations and visualizations are powerful tools for achieving your goals. When you recite affirmations or visualize having achieved your goal, you create a powerful impression on your subconscious mind, which helps you act in a more goal-oriented way. Here’s how to create affirmations and visualizations to support your goals.

Susan Cain’s Bittersweet: Book Overview & Key Takeaways

What is Susan Cain’s Bittersweet about? Do you have a bittersweet personality? How can we embrace the bittersweetness of life? In her book Bittersweet, Susan Cain explores the bittersweet temperament, which involves experiencing joy, sadness, and yearning simultaneously. Cain argues that we can embrace bittersweetness to find greater meaning and wisdom in life, even if we don’t have a naturally bittersweet disposition. Read on for a brief overview of Susan Cain’s book Bittersweet.

Joe Navarro: What Every Body Is Saying (Book Overview)

What is Joe Navarro’s What Every Body Is Saying about? What is the key message to take away from the book? In What Every Body Is Saying, former FBI agent Joe Navarro provides expert insights into how to decipher body language. He argues that by practicing good observation skills and learning to decode universal patterns of behavior, you can master the language of nonverbal communication, gain access to people’s true thoughts and feelings, and detect signs of deception. Below is a brief overview of What Every Body Is Saying by Joe Navarro.

The Psychedelic Revolution: Main Barriers to Success

What is the psychedelic revolution? How is today’s revolution being challenged? What are the main obstacles? In recent years, there has been a resurgence of interest in higher states of consciousness and some say we’re in a new psychedelic revolution. In their book Stealing Fire, Stephen Kotler and Jamie Wheal explain the main challenges to the success of the revolution. Read on to learn about the psychedelic revolution and the challenges it faces, according to Kotler and Wheal.

How to Confront Your Fears & Accept Challenges

Do you want to live to your fullest potential? How do you confront your fears to do so? Your fears may be holding you back in life, but you can overcome them. The Way of the SEAL by Mark Divine guides you through confronting your fears so you can reach your potential. Here’s how to confront your fears and be the person you’re meant to be.

The Feeling of Longing: Why We Pine for More

What causes the feeling of longing? Why do some of us long for something more in life? According to award-winning author Susan Cain, the feeling of longing for something more is a common experience for people with a bittersweet disposition. From a desire for belonging to a yearning for a better world, Cain explores the complexities of different kinds of longing in her book Bittersweet. Read on to learn more about where our feelings of longing come from, according to Cain.

Manifestation Is Real, but Only if You Believe It Is

Is manifestation a real thing? Can you really materialize your dreams into reality through thought alone? Manifestation is real, but only if you believe it is. If you don’t fully believe in the process of manifestation—trusting that the universe will reward your positive efforts—your efforts are doomed to failure. Here’s why having faith is crucial for manifestation to work.