Psychology Archives

How Do You Know When Your Relationship Is Over?

It’s great if you find someone you want to spend your life with—but what if you aren’t sure that this person is the one? How do you know when your relationship is over? Staying in a relationship that’s no longer working for you is the direct route to unhappiness. On the other hand, ending a relationship prematurely because the initial high has worn off is also not a good idea. In this article, we’ll discuss the challenges of ending a relationship and how to make that process as painless as possible—if you decide that’s the right thing to do.

How a Lack of Confidence in Dating Can Hinder You

Do you lack confidence in dating? Why is it a bad idea to delay serious dating? Some people want to date, but they don’t feel confident enough to start doing it. They repeatedly insist that they’ll start dating when X or Y happens—whether X is financial stability or a better haircut. Dating coach Logan Ury refers to such people as “hesitators.” Here’s why delaying dating is a bad idea, according to Logan Ury.

How to Conquer Fear: Deconstruct It to Take Away Its Power

Does fear keep you from doing things you want to do or should do? How might you conquer fear so that you can move forward? When you overcome fear and choose to do the right thing every day, you can effect positive change in the world. Ryan Holiday’s Courage Is Calling teaches you how to logically deconstruct your fears, leaving them powerless over you. Continue reading to learn how to conquer fear by taking away its power.

How to Reduce Stress at Work: 2 Ways to Take the Pressure Off

How does the brain interpret stressful situations at work? What can be done to mitigate these pressures? Work environments can be stressful. Employees can feel threatened and unsure. By taking into consideration how the brain works, managers can take some of the pressure off. David Rock discusses two areas in particular: giving feedback in a low-stress way and establishing consistency. Keep reading to learn how to reduce stress at work in these two practical ways.

What Is the Secret to Happiness? 3 Points of View

We take it as a given that we want to be happy, but what does attaining happiness entail in practice? Is there a universal secret to happiness? Is happiness a realistic goal to even reach for? Or is it like perfection—an unattainable ideal that you can strive toward but never achieve? Happiness is an elusive concept that is assigned many different meanings. But there is one thing that is certain: Happiness is a highly desired state that everyone is striving for in one way or another. Perspectives on what the pursuit of happiness entails in practice, however, vary widely, depending

The Psychology of Toxic Masculinity & Why It’s a Lie

What exactly is “toxic masculinity”? In what ways can masculinity be toxic? According to Richard Cooper, there isn’t really such as thing as “toxic masculinity.” The idea that anything too masculine is harmful is a lie. Rather, it’s a lack of masculinity that is the problem. Keep reading to learn about the psychology of toxic masculinity and why it’s a lie, according to Cooper.

What to Look for in a Relationship: The 3 Best Qualities

Why do so many people end up in suboptimal relationships? What qualities should you look for in a potential partner to maximize your chances of having the relationship you want? There are two reasons people struggle to look for the right qualities in a romantic partner. First, we tend to prioritize immediate benefits over future benefits. Second, we assume that whatever gets our attention is more important than what doesn’t. When dating, these tendencies make us pursue the wrong people. Here’s what to look for in a relationship to increase your chances of finding a long-term partner.

How to Give Feedback to Employees: 5 Ways to Reduce the Stress

Should feedback be given in public? What kind of feedback does a new employee need? What impact does feedback have on the emotional part of the brain? Feedback is inherently stressful. Criticism usually comes from an authority figure who has the power to make changes in your life. Even if the criticism is intended to be constructive, an employee’s brain is going to immediately prepare the body for the threat of a major change. Continue reading for David Rock’s advice on how to give feedback to employees in a way that reduces stress.

Types of Women to Avoid Dating: Advice for Alphas

What kind of women should you avoid dating? What are some red flags you should look out for in the women you date? Dating the wrong woman can bring a host of problems into your life. As such, every man must learn how to identify whether a woman is bad for him. To that end, Richard Cooper, the author of The Unplugged Alpha, presents several warning signs that you should look out for when dating. Keep reading for the types of women to avoid, according to Cooper.

Where Does Talent Come From? The Scientific Answer

Where does talent come from? Are we born with talent? In The Talent Code, Daniel Coyle goes beyond the nature versus nurture debate and digs into the science of skill-building to answer the question. Coyle says that while we’re not born with talent, there is a science behind developing it. Keep reading to learn where talent comes from.