Darya Sinusoid

Darya’s love for reading started with fantasy novels (The LOTR trilogy is still her all-time-favorite). Growing up, however, she found herself transitioning to non-fiction, psychological, and self-help books. She has a degree in Psychology and a deep passion for the subject. She likes reading research-informed books that distill the workings of the human brain/mind/consciousness and thinking of ways to apply the insights to her own life. Some of her favorites include Thinking, Fast and Slow, How We Decide, and The Wisdom of the Enneagram.

Parenting Advice for Raising Successful & Well-Adjusted Kids

How can you raise kids to be self-confident, independent, and well-adjusted? What life skills and attitudes should every parent instill in their child? There isn’t just one right way to parent a child. Every family has different goals and situations, so what’s best for one family isn’t always best for another. However, there are some things every child should learn to grow up into a successful and well-adjusted adult. With this in mind, here are a few pieces of parenting advice for raising successful and well-adjusted children.

Personality Isn’t Permanent: Book Overview (Benjamin Hardy)

What is Benjamin Hardy’s book Personality Isn’t Permanent about? What is the key message to take away from the book? In his book Personality Isn’t Permanent, organizational psychologist and entrepreneurial speaker Benjamin Hardy argues that, while most people see personality as fixed and essential to who they are, this is false and unhealthy. In reality, he explains, personality is highly changeable—and with the right approach, you can become whoever you want to be. Below is a brief overview of Personality Isn’t Permanent: Break Free From Self-Limiting Beliefs and Rewrite Your Story by Benjamin Hardy.

Effects of Growing Up With Emotionally Unavailable Parents

What are the long-term effects of emotional neglect in childhood? How does uninvolved parenting hinder the emotional development of a child? Parent-child relationships profoundly shape our lives. If you grew up with emotionally unavailable parents, you may suffer deep, lasting effects. In this article, you’ll learn how emotional neglect in childhood affects adult relationships, and what you can do to heal and put this trauma past you.

How to Change Your Personality & Become Your Optimal Self

How can you change your personality? Is personality change even possible? According to psychologist Benjamin Hardy, personality change is not easy, but it’s possible—contrary to what most people believe. The first step, he says, is to envision and decide who you want to become. Next, you must structure your life in accordance with that vision. With this in mind, here’s how to change your personality, according to Hardy.

The Ultimate Guide to Achieving Financial Success

What’s the secret to achieving financial success? How can you break free from the rat race and begin making serious money? Most people believe that the key to achieving financial success is getting a good, high-paying job. However, trading your time to make someone else’s dreams come true can hardly be called success—even if it pays well. What good is getting paid a lot of money if you don’t even have the time to spend it? With this in mind, here’s what it takes to achieve real financial success.

How to Have a Productive Day From Start to Finish

How do you feel at the end of your typical day? Do you feel proud of what you’ve achieved or disappointed, thinking you could’ve done more? Do you wish you could be more productive? As the day begins drawing to a close, many people feel guilty for not having made the most of it. They can’t help getting distracted, postponing important tasks, and spending excessive amounts of time on unproductive activities such as chatting with co-workers or scrolling through social media. If you’re serious about getting a grip on the way you spend your time and want to learn how

How to Be an Optimist: Look for a Silver Lining

Are you a negative person? How can you keep a positive outlook no matter the circumstances? Life is hard and full of suffering, and there’s no way to deny this fact. Staying optimistic in the face of the tragedy of life isn’t about trying to avoid anything bad happening to you. Rather, it’s about finding a silver lining in every situation. With this in mind, here’s how to be an optimist no matter how dire your circumstances are.

How to Choose a Goal to Pursue: Consider These 2 Things

How do you choose a goal to pursue in life? What are some things you should consider when deciding what to aim for? According to psychologist Benjamin Hardy, there are two considerations you should make when choosing your goal: It should require you to change your personality in the ways you want, and you should commit yourself to complete the goal at any cost. Here’s how to choose a goal to go after, according to Benjamin Hardy.

5 Actions to Achieve Goals: Less Dreaming & More Doing

Why is it so difficult to take action to achieve goals? Why do we tend to fall back into old patterns, no matter how hard we try to change? Most people set goals for themselves, but they fail to consistently show up and do what’s necessary to achieve them. Sooner or later, they slip back into their old, self-sabotaging patterns—listening to their impulses, doing things that feel agreeable, and ultimately, giving up. Here are some tips on how to align your actions with your goals and avoid slipping back into your old patterns.