Psychology Archives

How to Face Challenges in Life: Stoic Advice From Epictetus

Is there any point in getting upset when hardships come your way? When you complain, what are you subconsciously admitting to? Stoicism teaches that you should think rationally about every situation you encounter and always choose the best response possible. That includes challenging situations. Stoic philosopher Epictetus says that, as a reasoned person, you have a toolbox for such times. Read more for Epictetus’ advice on how to face challenges in life.

Why Do People Hate the Rich? The Uncomfortable Truth

Why do people hate the rich? Are the rich truly to blame for the world’s poverty? Some people hate the rich because they believe that all rich people are inherently corrupt and selfish and that they prevent regular people from accessing money-making opportunities. This belief isn’t just untrue, it’s also limiting because it keeps you in the victim mentality. Here’s how hating the rich prevent you from becoming rich yourself.

Tips for Entrepreneurs Struggling With Mental Health

How can entrepreneurs cope with the mental health struggles of business ownership? What are some tips for managing burnout or imposter syndrome? In Reboot, Jodie Fox describes building her start-up business, Shoes of Prey, and how being an entrepreneur affected her mental health. Fox shares the lessons she learned about coping with mental health struggles as a business owner. Keep reading for advice on managing mental health as an entrepreneur, according to Fox.

The 3 Common Effects of Childhood Neglect on Adults

The Link Between Childhood Trauma and Depression

What are the effects of childhood neglect on adults? What relationship problems do emotionally neglected adults face? In Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents, Lindsey Gibson explores three challenges common among adult children whose parents neglected them emotionally. They harbor deep emotional loneliness, have emotionally disconnected relationships, and lack self-worth. Continue reading to learn more about the effects of childhood neglect on adults.

Maps of Meaning: The Architecture of Belief (Jordan Peterson)

In giving up the myths of our ancestors, have we lost something vital to the human experience? Without myths, how can we frame our basic moral beliefs? In Maps of Meaning: The Architecture of Belief, Jordan Peterson contends that myths are vital to how humans confront and make sense of a chaotic world. He warns that, by turning a blind eye to the value of our mythological inheritance, we run the risk of denying our capacity for good and evil. Continue reading for an overview of this intriguing book.

External Things Don’t Matter: Epictetus Explains a Key Stoic Idea

When someone insults you, how should you respond? Should you be proud of your family? Epictetus and other Stoic philosophers had an opinion about things outside of yourself. They believed that those things aren’t important. So, external things shouldn’t cause you pain, pride, or any number of reactions you might be tempted to have. Keep reading to understand Epictetus’ view of external things and see how it might give you peace of mind.

Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents: Book Recap

What is the book Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents about? What are the main takeaways of the book? In the Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents book, Lindsey Gibson looks at traits of emotionally underdeveloped parents and how they affect children into adulthood. She also provides strategies the children can use to heal and move forward. Read below for a brief overview of Gibson’s book.

Epictetus: Control What You Can—Especially Yourself

What’s in your control? What isn’t? How can understanding this help you make decisions and find peace in life? Stoicism teaches how to live a happy and fulfilling life through thoughtful, rational action. According to the Stoic philosopher Epictetus, control is a major aspect of this. Specifically, you must control what you can and stop worrying about the rest. Continue reading to understand what this means and how it’s done.

Where Do Trust Issues Come From? Science’s Explanation

Where do trust issues come from? What is the neurological reasoning behind trust issues? Trust issues are more than just feeling off about someone. In Conversational Intelligence, Judith Glaser says that trust and distrust actually have neurological explanations. Keep reading to learn more about the root of trust issues.

Emotional Childhood Neglect: Signs, Types, & Impact

What is emotional childhood neglect? How do parents emotionally neglect their children? To understand how emotional childhood neglect happens, you first have to look at the parents. In Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents, Lindsey Gibson looks at the common features and types of emotionally immature parents, and the impact their behavior has on their children. Read below for a better understanding of emotional childhood neglect.