Psychology Archives

The Chemical Imbalance Theory—Debunked

Is the chemical imbalance theory of depression true? How does the book Lost Connections challenge the theory? Research shows that there is no evidence that having too much or too little of certain brain chemicals can solely lead to depression. The book Lost Connections challenges the chemical imbalance theory by exploring the biopsychosocial model which posits that psychological, social, and biological factors are the main causes of depression. Read more about why the chemical imbalance theory is flawed.

Vincent Peale on How Emotions Affect the Body

Do you believe that emotions can “spill over” into your body? How can negative emotions influence your physical state? When you have an unhealthy emotional life marked by feelings of anger and resentment, your energy and vitality can sag and your physical health can diminish. According to Norman Vincent Peale, the author of The Power of Positive Thinking, this happens because what you think in your mind has a profound effect on how you feel in your body. In this article, we’ll discuss how emotions affect the body and what you can do when negative emotions take over to restore

Level Up Your Sales Game and Manifest Success

Is it possible to manifest success to increase sales? What two methods does Jordan Belfort suggest to create a success mindset? In his book Way of the Wolf, Jordan Belfort says that you can manifest success by using future pacing and state management. Future pacing is when you act as if you are already rich in order to manifest real success in the future. State management is a method of creating an empowered state of mind that will help you reach your goals. Continue below to learn more about Belfort’s methods for controlling your mental state and increasing sales.

Lost Connections: Book Overview (Johann Hari)

What is the Lost Connections book about? What are the solutions to depression highlighted in the book? The Lost Connections book challenges the belief that depression is just a chemical imbalance in the brain, and instead highlights the psychological, social, and biological factors that are the real root causes of depression. The book suggests a few ways to tackle depression including community care, social prescribing, walking through childhood trauma, and curbing materialism. Read on to learn more about how the Lost Connections book explores alternative causes of depression.

How to Let Go of Excessive Worry and Restore Peace

Do you often find yourself in a state of worry, thinking about all the things that could possibly go wrong? Why are the consequences of excessive, chronic worry? Excessive worry is a destructive and unhealthy mental habit that can actually cause health problems. The word “worry” is derived from a word whose literal meaning is “to choke.” Think of worry as choking the flow of your power. Worry is also dangerous because when you fear something for a long time, you can actually draw it to you, helping the fear come to pass. In this article, we’ll discuss the consequences

The 15 Best Books About Happiness

Are you trying to find more happiness in your life? Or perhaps you know somebody who could benefit from a little more positivity? With an abundance of material out there, it can be difficult to know where to start. That’s why we’ve put together a list of our 15 favorite books about happiness. We know that not every approach resonates with every person, so we’ve grouped the books together into categories so you can better find what you’re looking for. Whether you want to learn about happiness from a psychological perspective, you want a book that delves into spirituality, or

The Power of Thinking: Your Thoughts Change Your Life

Do you know how the power of thinking works in your life? Is it a force for good or for bad? In the 1902 self-help classic As a Man Thinketh, British philosophical writer James Allen explores the power of thinking. He argues that your thoughts ultimately shape your circumstances. They also dictate your physical health. For good or for bad, the way you think makes a difference. Read more to learn about the power of thinking.

How to Raise Independent, Antifragile Children

Why is instilling antifragility in children so important? How can you raise your kids to be more independent, rational, and moral? In The Coddling of the American Mind, authors Jonathan Haidt and Greg Lukianoff give parenting advice for the modern-day. They believe that kids today aren’t given enough independence and that they need to overcome obstacles in order to become stronger. Keep reading to learn how to instill antifragility and independence in your children.

What Is Shame? Brené Brown Explains in Her TED Talk

What is shame? How can you determine your proneness to shame, guilt, and blame? In her TED Talk, Brené Brown discusses the differences between shame, guilt, blame, embarrassment, and humiliation. Brown also discusses the TOSCA test for determining your proneness to the above emotions. Continue reading for Brené Brown’s take on what shame is.

Sex After Children: Rekindling Sexual Intimacy

Does having a baby kill your sex life? Why do you think that is? More importantly, how can we prevent parenthood from impinging on sexual intimacy? For many couples, once they have a child, almost everything about their lives changes: their relationships with themselves and the people they know, their bodies, roles, and amount of resources (finances, time, energy, and so on). Many of these changes affect the erotic life as well, usually in a suppressive way. In this article, we’ll discuss why parenthood often kills sexual intimacy and ways to rekindle your desire to have sex after children.