Psychology Archives

How to Analyze People: A Guide to Judging Character

Are you a good judge of character? What are some things you should look out for when trying to size up what a person is all about? Knowing how to analyze people is an essential skill that will help you get ahead both in your personal and professional life. If you know how to judge someone’s character, you’ll be better at making friends, securing clients, and, generally, getting what you want. On the flip side, you’ll be harder to manipulate and take advantage of. Keep reading to learn how to analyze people so you can connect with them more effectively.

What Do Women Look for in Men?

What do women look for in men? Is there a universal attribute that all women fall for? According to Mark Manson, women desire genuinely confident men. Men who embody confidence are perceived as “high-status.” Furthermore, confidence helps you connect with women more effectively and not get affected by rejection. Here’s why confidence is the key to attracting women.

How Negative, Unhelpful Thoughts Set You Back

Do you struggle with negative thoughts? How does negative thinking warp your perception of reality? Negative thoughts provide your brain with false evidence that reality is bad, trapping you in a negative mindset that causes unnecessary suffering. While some negative thoughts may feel warranted, they are ultimately unhelpful thoughts—they won’t help you solve the problem. Here’s how negative thoughts cause you to misinterpret reality.

Super Thinking and Mental Models: How to Make Better Choices

What is “super thinking”? How does super thinking facilitate learning and decision-making? According to Gabriel Weinberg and Lauren McCann, super thinking is the ability to accurately understand the world. Further, they claim that you can develop this ability by learning how to think in terms of mental models. Keep reading to learn what mental models are, where they come from, and why they’re valuable in decision-making.

Living With ADHD: Mental Health Side Effects

The Loneliness Epidemic: Why We Feel Disconnected

How does ADHD affect mental health? Does your mental health suffer because of ADHD? ADHD can have negative effects on your mental health and emotional well-being. In Driven to Distraction, Edward M. Hallowell and John J. Ratey list what they call “secondary symptoms” of ADHD that can make life difficult for people with ADHD. Read below to learn more about these symptoms of ADHD, mental health, and the stigma of ADHD at work and school.

Moral Psychology: Understanding Ethical Behavior

Is morality baked into our DNA or enforced by law or religion? Would humans act ethically if there was no punishment for immoral behavior? The question of morality is a complicated one. In moral psychology, there are perspectives both in favor and against the good-naturedness of human beings. Below, we’ll explore both sides of the argument and why the matter of morality is so pertinent in our day and age.

Trading Psychology: What Distinguishes Winners From Losers

Do you want to learn about trading psychology? What are the key psychological factors that determine trading success? Trading is as much about your frame of mind as it is about your knowledge of the market and trading instruments. When it comes to trading psychology, the best mindset to have is one of dedication, patience, and risk tolerance. Without these attributes, you might get an occasional win, but you won’t become a consistently successful trader. Below, we’ll talk about the psychological side of trading and why knowledge doesn’t translate into trading success.

The Psychology of Emotional Decision-Making

Do you tend to make decisions based on emotions or cold logic? How can you prevent your emotions from getting in the way of important decisions? When we’re faced with a high-stakes decision, it can be hard to think straight because our emotions run high. However, decisions based on emotions have a high chance of backfiring. Keep reading to learn about the psychology of emotional decision-making.

Non-Neediness: The Key to Getting Women Fall for You

What does Mark Manson mean by “non-neediness”? Why are women repulsed by needy, desperate men? According to Mark Manson, non-neediness is the key to getting women to fall for you. You embody non-neediness when you judge your self-worth based on how you feel about yourself, as opposed to what other people think of you. Here’s what it means to embody non-neediness and how you can cultivate it.

The Benefits of Writing Down Your Thoughts

What is the point of writing down your thoughts? How does expressing your thoughts in writing help you process them more effectively? If you are struggling with persistent, negative thoughts, it can be helpful to write them down. Expressing your thoughts and feelings in writing can help you put them into a larger perspective and dismantle unhelpful and self-sabotaging thinking patterns. Here’s how writing down your thoughts can help rewire your mind for more positivity.