Psychology Archives

The Gender Double Standard—Yes, It Still Exists

What is gender double standard? Does gender double standard still exist? The gender double standard is judging men and women differently for the same behavior. Despite what some people say, the gender double standard still exists on many planes in our society (e.g. sexual double standard, behavioral expectations in the workplace, gender pay gap, etc) and it’s greater for women than men. Here is why the gender double standard is still a problem for women.

Take Care of Your Mind: Garbage in, Garbage Out

Why is it important to take care of your mind? What can you do to protect your thoughts from negative influences? Your thoughts have an impact on what you create in your life, so whatever is influencing your thoughts is important. To take care of your mind, you need to be vigilant about what you allow in. Read about how to take care of your mind by limiting your exposure to negative outside influences.

Leadership Mindset: Think Your Way to the Top

Do you believe you have what it takes to lead others? What do you think distinguishes a leader from a regular person? Can anyone develop a leadership mindset? Inherent leaders understand that leadership starts with a mindset. If you don’t think of yourself as a leader, no one will treat you that way. Here are four ways leaders think differently than a regular person.

Why Do We Get Attached to Someone? Love Explained

Why do we get attached to someone romantically? What roles do evolution and biology play in attachment? Human attachment is an inescapable fact of biology. In prehistoric times, pairs of humans had a better chance of survival than any solo human, so genetic selection favored people who “attached.” Keep reading to learn more about why we get attached to other people.

3 Practical Tips for Building a Strong Relationship

Do you find yourself sunken neck-deep in argument and communication issues with your partner? How do you stop making avoidable errors and start building a strong relationship? We all have our character flaws, and so do our loved ones. The key to building a strong relationship is to focus on your partner’s good qualities instead of their less-than-perfect traits or irritating habits. In this article, we’ll discuss some practical tips on how to lay a strong foundation for your relationship.

When to End an Anxious-Avoidant Relationship

Are you in an anxious-avoidant relationship? Is your relationship becoming toxic? How do you know when to end a relationship? Relationships between anxious attachers and avoidant attachers often cause conflict, and in some cases, toxicity and abuse. Below are the warning signs that your relationship has become toxic and it’s time to end it. Continue reading to learn how to know when to end a relationship.

How Friends Influence Your Life: Choose Your Squad

How do friends influence your life? Do you think your friends have a positive influence on your long-term wellbeing? The people with whom you closely associate are critically important because you inevitably end up doing things like them. Have you ever considered how friends influence your life? Consider how friends influence your life and whether that influence is positive or negative.

Self-Awareness Is Like an Onion: Peel Back the Layers

How is self-awareness like an onion? Why is it important to peel back the layers and examine yourself? In The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck, author Mark Manson compares self-awareness to an onion because each layer needs to be peeled back and examined before you truly know yourself. He explains what is under each of the three layers. Keep reading to learn why self-awareness is like an onion.

How to Build Self-Respect: Fake It Till You Make It

Have you ever noticed that some people seem to walk around commanding respect while others go ignored or, at best, tolerated? What do you think is the difference? David J. Schwartz, the author of The Magic of Thinking Big, proposes a simple answer: thinking. If you truly believe you are an important and valuable person and carry yourself with self-respect and confidence, that attitude will shine through and others will react to you with respect and deference. Without further ado, here’s how to build self-respect, according to David J. Schwartz.

How to Be Antifragile: Start With Understanding

Do you want to know how to be antifragile? How can you start building antifragility? In order to know how to be antifragile, you first need to understand what antifragility is and where it comes from. Since there’s no specific word in English for what antifragility actually is, you’ll have to open your mind and try to understand something totally new. Read more about understanding antifragility and how to be antifragile.