Psychology Archives

Our Need for Emotional Safety: Why It’s So Important

Why is emotional safety a human need? How do people achieve emotional safety? Based on Abraham Maslow’s hierarchy of human needs, psychologist Scott Barry Kaufman created a new hierarchy of needs in his book Transcend. According to him, neuroscience and psychological research reveal that we all have security needs, and he notes that emotional safety is one of them. Read on to learn why emotional safety is so important to humans, according to Kaufman.

The Health Consequences of Chronic Isolation

Why do so many people feel lonely and isolated despite being more connected than ever before? How does loneliness affect one’s mental health? Loneliness not only has deleterious effects on our mental health, but it also affects our physical health by stimulating the stress response. This, in turn, sets off a chain of reactions that can lead to physical illness. Here’s how loneliness and chronic isolation can make you sick.

The Law of Awareness: To Grow Yourself You Must Know Yourself

What’s the Law of Awareness? How can it help you grow and reach your potential? The Law of Awareness states that to grow yourself, you must know yourself. John Maxwell defines self-awareness and explains how it can help you achieve personal growth. He also recommends a brainstorming activity you can do to improve your self-awareness. Keep reading to learn about Maxwell’s Law of Awareness.

How to Create Positive Affirmations for Negative Thoughts

Is your mind overwhelmed by negativity? Do you often find yourself slipping into the vicious cycle of negative thinking? According to self-development coach Roxie Nafousi, one of the best remedies for negative thinking is affirmations—statements that encourage positive beliefs. When negative thoughts invade your mind, reciting positive affirmations in your mind can help override them and restore a positive outlook. Here’s how to create affirmations for negative thoughts.

What Is Stochastic Terrorism? Why Violence Is Trending

What is stochastic terrorism? What’s behind the rise in violence and hate crimes in the United States? From racially motivated mass shootings to threats to elected officials to the Jan. 6 Capitol attack, political violence and hate crimes have been on the rise in the U.S. Some psychological experts point the finger at stochastic terrorism. Read on to learn what stochastic terrorism is and why it could be to blame for this uptick in violent acts.

What Is a Self-Protective Attitude? The Behaviors & Risks

What is a self-protective attitude? How do we act when we’re too self-protective? What are the risks? In his book Transcend, Scott Barry Kaufman explains what happens when we go too far to protect our egos and self-esteem. According to him, we can develop a self-protective attitude because self-esteem is so important to our psyches, demonstrating unhealthy behaviors to protect our opinions of ourselves. Keep reading to learn about self-protective attitudes and how they can lead to unhealthy behaviors.

How to Connect With Your Higher Self: 4 Transformative Tips

What is your higher self’s purpose? How do you connect with your higher self? According to Be Your Future Self Now by Benjamin Hardy, your higher self is the version of you that is living to your fullest potential. Even though reaching your higher self is challenging, Hardy provides four recommendations that will help you on your self-improvement journey. Learn how to connect with your higher self with these four recommendations.

Why You Should Commit to Growth & 3 Ways to Do It

Do you want to grow personally? How committed are you? If you want to live meaningfully and realize your potential, you have to pursue personal growth. One of the first steps is to commit to growth. John C. Maxwell explains why commitment is necessary and why you shouldn’t put commitment off. He offers a few ways you can embark on intentional growth today. Continue reading to learn the importance of commitment and three ways you can move in that direction.

The Importance of Curiosity: Why Have a Curious Mindset?

What’s the importance of curiosity? How can having a curious mindset benefit you in life? According to Scott Barry Kaufman’s book Transcend, one way to fulfill the human need for growth in life is to be curious. For personal development, he says, we must understand the importance of curiosity and how being curious can lead us to face and accept the inherent uncertainty of life. Read on to learn about the importance of curiosity and how to foster a curious mindset, according to Kaufman.

Stop Overthinking: Book Overview & Takeaways (Nick Trenton)

What is Nick Trenton’s book Stop Overthinking about? What are the main takeaways of the book? In Stop Overthinking, Nick Trenton discusses what overthinking is and how it’s connected to stress and anxiety. He also explores ways you can manage stress before, during, and after it happens with various research-based techniques. Read below for a brief Stop Overthinking book overview.