Psychology Archives

How to Conquer Your Fears and Regain Control of Your Life

Is your fear holding you back? How do you conquer your fears? Everything Is Figureoutable by Marie Forleo advises you to believe that all issues are solvable, but being afraid can get in the way of that. Forleo gives guidelines for tackling fear in general as well as four common fears: fear of pursuing your dreams, not being ready, not being good enough, and being an imposter. Here’s how to conquer your fears so you live your life at ease.

Why Do People Resist Change? 3 Reasons We Stay in a Rut

Why do people resist change? Why do we prefer consistency in our lives? In The Power of Discipline, Daniel Walter explains that humans struggle with self-discipline, and consequently fail to reach their goals, due to certain biological tendencies. One of those is our tendency to crave consistency. Keep reading to understand this tendency and how it works against us and our ability to self-discipline.

Changing Yourself: Why Is It So Difficult?

Why is it so hard to change yourself? Why do people become stuck in their ways, and what can you do to break free from your old patterns? According to Joe Dispenza, the author of Breaking the Habit of Being Yourself, changing yourself is hard because your habitual patterns become hardwired into your brain and body. He highlights two specific habits that make it difficult to change: emotional addiction and inauthenticity. Here’s why changing yourself is so difficult, according to Dispenza.

How to Overcome the Fear of Not Being Good Enough

Do you have a fear of not being good enough? How can you conquer this insecurity? In Everything Is Figureoutable, Marie Forleo contends that there are many fears that hold people back from pursuing their goals. However, one is particularly effective and controlling: the fear of not being good enough. Let’s look at how to defeat the insecurities that get the better of you.

3 Ways to Improve Cognitive Function Using Your Body

Looking for some ways to improve cognitive function? How can you use your body to improve your cognition? According to Annie Murphy Paul, modern society is at odds with our neurobiology. In her book The Extended Mind, she explains how to improve cognitive function based on the evolutionary methods our brains thrive on—actively engaging with our bodies. Keep reading to learn three ways to improve cognitive function, according to Paul’s methods.

The Dunning-Kruger Effect: How It Impacts Self-Discipline

What’s the Dunning-Kruger effect? How can it affect your capacity for self-discipline? The Dunning-Kruger effect is a biological tendency that distorts our self-perception, particularly about our ability in a skill. Daniel Walter discusses it in the context of self-discipline. He explains what it is, how it affects our ability to self-discipline, and how to overcome it. Keep reading for an overview of the Dunning-Kruger effect, particularly as it relates to self-discipline.

Mistakes Were Made: Book Overview & Takeaways

What is the book Mistakes Were Made about? What are the main takeaways of the book? In Mistakes Were Made (But Not by Me), Carol Tavris and Elliot Aronson argue that we self-justify to relieve cognitive dissonance. This is the discomfort triggered when we do things that don’t align with other beliefs, actions, and values. Read below for a brief overview of the Mistakes Were Made book.

Thinking Habits: How Thoughts Become Hardwired

What are thinking habits? How do thoughts become habitual? Just like physical habits, we can develop thinking habits. When you think the same thought over and over again, it literally becomes hardwired into your brain thanks to neuroplasticity⁠—the brain’s capacity to change in response to stimuli. Here’s how thinking habits form, according to Joe Dispenza.

How to Overcome Social Anxiety Fast: Just Say Yes

Do you have social anxiety? How do you face your fears of being the center of attention? Being seen and heard in public could be terrifying for some people. For Shonda Rhimes, writer of Year of Yes, she had to work hard to overcome her social anxiety to become the acclaimed writer she is now. Check out how to overcome social anxiety fast with Rhimes’s advice.

The Habit of Procrastination: An Enemy of Self-Discipline

Do you have a tendency to put things off when they need to be done? Has this become a habit for you? Humans struggle with self-discipline. As a result, we fail to reach our goals. One culprit is the biological tendency to procrastinate. When the tendency becomes a habit, we dig the hole even deeper. But, Daniel Walter offers two practical suggestions for climbing out of this hole. Read more to learn about how the habit of procrastination works against you and your ability to self-discipline—and how to fight back against this force.