Psychology Archives

Handling Conflict 101: The Combative Mindset

What’s your way of handling conflict? What do you think is the main reason that trivial conflicts escalate into full-blown arguments? According to the Arbinger Institute, the author of The Anatomy of Peace, some people have difficulty resolving conflict peacefully and effectively because they adopt what they call a “combative mindset.” There are three elements of the combative mindset: collusion, self-betrayal, and justification. In this article, we’ll examine how the combative mindset causes failures in our approach to conflict.

Dale Carnegie on Religion: The Power of Faith

What role does religion play in your life? Do people who practice some form of religion or spirituality tend to be happier and more at peace with themselves? According to psychologist Dale Carnegie, religion and belief in a higher power is a powerful buffer against worries and stresses of life. Even if you don’t subscribe to traditional religion, you can still find a higher power and a type of prayer. Your prayers might look like: meditation, journaling, writing messages in bottles, or simply speaking them aloud to the universe. Here is how religion can help you alleviate worry and live

The Importance of Memory in Reaching the Flow State

What does memory have to do with the flow state? What are some common memory-dependent activities? Why does today’s society devalue memory? The importance of memory shouldn’t be overlooked. Although it’s been determined that memorization isn’t the most optimal learning device, it’s still important for other reasons. Memory activities such as recounting your ancestry, repeating riddles and sayings, and creating ordered systems can promote flow. Keep reading to learn about the link between memory and flow.

The 3 Adult Attachment Styles & What They Mean

What are the three adult attachment styles? Which combinations of styles match up the best? How do you navigate a relationship with mismatched styles? The three adult attachment styles are secure, anxious, and avoidant. Secure attachers make up the majority of the population and can pretty much get along with any other type. On the other hand, if you combine an anxious attacher with an avoidant attacher, you’re looking for trouble. Keep reading for everything you need to know about the three adult attachment styles.

Miracle Morning Meditation: Start Your Day With Silence

Does your day start with chaos or calm? What is Miracle Morning meditation, and how might these moments of silence make a difference for your whole day? In The Miracle Morning, meditation is one of the ingredients of a powerful morning routine. Author Hal Elrod provides a simple five-step process to get you started. Read more to learn how you can practice Miracle Morning meditation to set a healthy tone for the day.

Brené Brown’s Guidepost #5: Follow Your Intuition

Why does Brené Brown say it’s so important to follow your intuition? What are some barriers to trusting intuition? Can they be overcome? Brené Brown’s guidepost #5 from The Gifts of Imperfection says that you need to follow your intuition to live Wholeheartedly. This can be difficult for many because the brain has an overwhelming need for certainty rather than instinct. Here’s why Brené Brown says you need to follow your intuition.

The Anatomy of Peace by the Arbinger Institute: Review

Is Arbinger Institute’s The Anatomy of Peace worth reading? What do you think is the main reason people get into conflict? The Anatomy of Peace by the Arbinger Institute builds upon the concepts of self-deception and justification laid out in its previous bestseller Leadership and Self-Deception. However, this time these principles are considered in the broader context of interpersonal, family, social, and political dynamics. Learn about the book’s authors, publication context, and critical reception.

Flow: Book Quotes by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi

What are the best Flow book quotes by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi? How can these quotes help deepen your understanding of the book? Though we live longer and have more material wealth than ever, many people feel anxious rather than happy. In Flow, psychologist Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi offers advice on what flow is and how to cultivate it. Here are the best Flow book quotes by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi.

What Is Enjoyment? Psychologist Answers

What is enjoyment? What are the nine characteristics of enjoyment? Do non-professional athletes feel the same enjoyment as surgeons do? Csikszentmihalyi, the author of Flow, conducted and experiment to identify the characteristics of enjoyment. The results were shocking in that despite their age, location, gender, class, culture, etc, all the participants described the elements of enjoyment in the same way. Here are the results of Csikszentmihalyi’s research on enjoyment and what they mean.

Brené Brown’s Guidepost #2: Overcome Perfectionism

Why is the idea of perfectionism so dangerous to your mental health? How can perfectionism cause “life-paralysis?” What are Brené Brown’s three steps to overcome perfectionism? Perfectionism is dangerous because it’s founded on completely unrealistic expectations. No matter how hard you try, you’re never going to be perfect. to truly embrace Wholehearted living, you need to be able to overcome perfectionism. Here are Brené Brown’s three tips for overcoming perfectionism.