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Why Difficult Feedback Affects Your Identity

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How do you react to negative feedback? Does criticism make you act defensive? Why do you think that is? According to communication experts Douglas Stone and Sheila Heen, the reason some people react defensively to difficult feedback is that it challenges their identity—who they feel they are. You can even be triggered by feedback that isn’t directly about you, but is instead about someone close to you. Because your identity is formed in part by comparison to others and the success of your peers can reflect on your own. Keep reading to learn how your identity story influences your criticism

Untruth #3: The Untruth of Us Versus Them

Why is the “us versus them” mindset so destructive? How has intersectionality contributed to the problem? In what ways have these problems contributed to call-out culture? Jonathan Haidt and Greg Lukianoff, co-authors of The Coddling of the American Mind, discuss the three “Great Untruths” in modern society. The first of those untruths is the untruth of “us versus them.” In their book, they discuss where this mindset originated from and what the implications are. Keep reading to learn what Haidt and Lukianoff have to say about the dangers of the “us versus them” mindset.

Tony Robbins: Leverage (and Why You Need It)

What does Tony Robbins say about leverage? How can psychological leverages motivate you to make changes in your life? If you often struggle to motivate yourself, you might need psychological leverage. Tony Robbins’ leverage for motivation is where the pain of continuing your behavior outweighs the pain of making a change. Use this to achieve any goal, whether it’s going to the gym, quitting smoking, or making a change in your romantic relationship. Keep reading for more about Tony Robbins, leverage, and how to cultivate it.

Untruth #2: The Untruth of Emotional Reasoning

In the book The Coddling of the American Mind, what is the untruth of emotional reasoning? Why do Jonathan Haidt and Greg Lukianoff say that you’re better off trusting logic and reason than your emotions? In their book, co-authors Jonathan Haidt and Greg Lukianoff name three untruths that have gained a strong foothold among young people, especially those on college campuses. The second of the three untruths is the untruth of emotional reasoning, or always trusting your emotions and gut instinct. Keep reading to learn why the authors say emotional reasoning is a bad idea.

The Jungian Self: Unlock Your Artistic Genius

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What is the Jungian Self? How can understanding this concept help you achieve artistic success? The Jungian Self is a key aspect of psychologist Carl Jung’s model of the psyche. In this model, Jung explains the difference between the Self and the Ego, which are both key aspects of consciousness. Knowing about the Jungian Self can help you to understand your motivations and achieve your creative ambitions. Learn about the Jungian Self below.

Haidt’s Moral Foundations Theory: The 6 Foundations

What is Jonathan Haidt’s Moral Foundations Theory? What does he believe are the six foundations of morality? Jonathan Haidt’s Moral Foundations Theory puts forth six foundations of morality that we all have, but in different proportions. They are based on how people in various cultures deal with life’s challenges and what they regard as virtues. Read more to learn about Haidt’s Moral Foundations Theory.

Moral Choices: Understanding Ethical Decision-Making

What roles do intuition and reason play when it comes to our moral choices? How and why do we seek to justify these choices? Social psychologist Jonathan Haidt argues that we use intuition rather than reason to make most of our moral choices. Then we use moral reasoning to justify our decisions to others. Basically, we are more concerned that others think we’re doing the right thing than we are concerned about actually doing the right thing. Read more to learn about how we make moral choices and then justify them.

Negative Automatic Thoughts: How to Correct Them

What are negative automatic thoughts? How can you correct them? Negative automatic thoughts are the unhelpful or even harmful thoughts you have automatically in response to an event, situation, or stressor. Your immediate thoughts will often reveal underlying problems about your thinking which can be resolved through CBT exercises. Read this article for more about negative automatic thoughts.

Untruth #1: The Untruth of Fragility

What is the untruth of fragility from The Coddling of the American Mind? Why do the authors think that stress is important for emotional development? Is the modern definition of trauma being watered down? In The Coddling of the American Mind, authors Jonathan Haidt and Greg Lukianoff assert that young people today are too fragile. The authors think that people be antifragle and need stress and discomfort in their lives in order to grow and that these days, emotional discomfort is being wrongly labeled as trauma—leading to an overly-sensitive generation. Here’s what Jonathan Haidt and Greg Lukianoff have to say

Tony Robbins: Changing Habits to Improve Your Life

Why do we do things we know we shouldn’t do? How can Tony Robbins’ changing habits challenge help you adopt empowering habits? Tony Robbins’ changing habits challenge involves letting go of negative thoughts, questions, and language for 10 days. You’ll rewire your brain to think positively and will establish some empowering mental habits. Find out more about Tony Robbins’ changing habits challenge below.