Psychology Archives

Behavior Momentum: How to Get in “the Zone”

What is behavior momentum? What role does momentum play in habit formation? Behavior momentum is a psychological metaphor based on the concept of momentum in physics. When you start practicing a new behavior, the progress is slow and the resistance is high. But when momentum kicks in, the new behavior becomes your second nature and it becomes easy to keep moving. Here is how you can put behavior momentum to work for you to help you establish and stick to new habits.

Shame Psychology: It’s All About Feeling Judged

What do we know of the psychology of shame? What do people tend to be ashamed of? Do you think shameful feelings are grounded in reality or are they purely subjective? Although shame is a subjective emotion, the psychology of shame has more to do with other people than with ourselves because shame stems from the fear of judgment. Most people tend to harbor shameful feelings about things that wouldn’t be deemed scandalous by others. That said, there are also some things that would be deemed shameful by society in general. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at

How to Cultivate Mindfulness in Your Everyday Life

What exactly is mindfulness? Can you cultivate mindfulness without meditating? Mindfulness is a state of mind in which you are fully aware and engaged with the present moment. While meditation is the most direct way to enter this state, there are other ways to cultivate mindfulness. Here are some other things you can do to cultivate mindfulness without meditating.

It’s Okay to Be Wrong, It’s How We Grow and Learn

Are you afraid you’ll look silly if you make a mistake? How can being wrong actually be a good thing? In The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck, Mark Manson writes about the benefits of being wrong. He says that being wrong allows you to grow from your mistakes and instead of always trying to be right, we should be striving to be less wrong than we were yesterday. Keep reading to learn why it’s okay to be wrong.

The Heidi/Howard Study: Success vs. Likeability

What is the Heidi/Howard study? What do the findings say about the gender double standard in modern workplaces? The 2003 “Heidi/Howard” study tested perceptions of women and men in the workforce. The study demonstrates the difference between likeability and success for men and women. The more successful a man is, the greater his likeability. The more successful a woman is, the worse her likeability. Keep reading to learn about the Heidi/Howard study and its implications for women’s achievement.

Habit Change: Mindfulness Is Better Than Autopilot

Why is habit change so difficult? Why do most people fail when they try to replace their old, self-defeating habits with new, positive habits? Habit change is hard. With some habits, it may even seem impossible. This is because many bad habits are involuntary—they were created unconsciously. So, changing them requires awareness, conscious effort, and intentionality. Read about the psychology of habit change.

What Men Think According to Steve Harvey

Do you ever wonder what men think about? What are the three things men need to figure out in order to feel like a man? Why do men feel the need to be the best? In his book Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man, Steve Harvey reveals the secrets of what men think. Harvey wants to help women understand what motivates a man to act the way he does so she can navigate the relationship better. Continue on to learn Steve Harvey’s insight into what men think.

What Is Direct Learning? Learn While Doing

What is direct learning? How can learning directly produce long-lasting results? How does direct learning affect knowledge transfer? Direct learning is an idea that says you learn best when you practice a skill in the environment that you will use it in. Many people avoid direct learning because it pushes you out of your comfort zone and it takes more effort than traditional learning methods. Keep reading to learn how direct learning can help you learn faster and retain more information.

Accepting Responsibility Makes You Happier

Why does accepting responsibility make you happier? Well, if somebody forced you to run 25 miles, would you be upset about it? What if you decided to run 25 miles for a marathon, would you feel accomplished? Accepting responsibility makes all the difference when it comes to being happy. You can’t always control what happens to you, but you can control how you respond. Continue reading to learn how powerful accepting responsibility can be.

Imposter Syndrome in Women: Inherent Insecurity?

Why do women experience imposter syndrome more than men? How does women’s self-esteem, on average, compare to men’s? Women are more likely than men to be affected and limited by imposter syndrome, often judging their performance as worse than it really is. In contrast, men tend to judge their performance as better than it is. Here’s why women are more prone to imposter syndrome.