Psychology Archives

How to Overcome the Fear of Rejection in Dating

Do you avoid asking women out because you’re scared of being rejected? How do you overcome the fear of rejection in dating? You’ll inevitably encounter some women who are clearly disinterested, but that shouldn’t put you off from dating. Fear of rejection is a big impediment to your success with women because it prevents you from trying, and you can’t succeed if you don’t try. With this in mind, here’s how to overcome the fear of rejection in dating.

Mental Models: What They Are & How to Apply Them

What are mental models? What are some ways mental models can be useful in your everyday life? Mental models are recurring concepts and patterns that explain a wide array of situations. For example, physicists might use Newton’s law of inertia to predict that planets in motion will remain in motion, and biologists might rely on natural selection to explain the origin of the fight-or-flight response. In this article, you’ll learn about the concept of mental models and how they can be useful in everyday life.

What Is Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder?

What is attention deficit hyperactive disorder (ADHD)? What are the symptoms of ADHD? ADHD is a common neurodevelopmental condition most often seen in children, but not excluded in adults. In Driven to Distraction, Edward M. Hallowell and John J. Ratey explore the condition, what causes it, and its symptoms. Keep reading to learn more about ADHD.

Intuitive Thinking: Is Your Gut Instinct Always Right?

Have you ever been in a situation where you intuitively knew the right thing to do but couldn’t explain why or how you arrived at that knowledge? How does intuitive thinking work? Should you always trust your intuition? When we think unconsciously or intuitively, we make judgments without understanding why, or sometimes even without realizing we’ve made them. However, that does not mean that intuitive thinking is a fluke or some higher power guiding us—there is a logical explanation for it. Keep reading to learn how intuition works and how you can access it on demand.

Common Symptoms of ADHD to Look Out For

What are some common symptoms of ADHD? What are the primary and secondary symptoms of ADHD? Primary symptoms of ADHD are symptoms of the condition itself, whereas secondary symptoms are the psychological effects of having the disorder. You must identify your symptoms to find and implement the most effective treatment for your ADHD. Here’s a list of common symptoms of ADHD, according to the authors of Driven to Distraction.

The Top 10 Self-Discipline Books

What role does self-discipline play in your life? Is discipline a fixed trait or is it something you can improve through practice? Most people think of discipline as a virtue, an admirable trait that we strive for but don’t always achieve. But science tells a different story: Discipline is like a muscle that can be trained with practice. In this article, we’ve rounded up the best self-discipline books to add to your reading list.

Breaking Down the Possible Causes of ADHD

What causes ADHD? What has research theorized about the neurological causes of ADHD? According to Edward M. Hallowell and John J. Ratey in their book Driven to Distraction, there’s no definite cause of ADHD. However, there are many theories that suggest ADHD can be traced to a neurological source. Let’s dive into what might cause ADHD below.

The 3 Steps to Efficient Decision-Making

Do you take forever to make a decision? How do you stop overthinking and learn to make decisions more efficiently? Making the best decision is pointless if it takes an impractical amount of time. In their book Super Thinking: The Big Book of Mental Models, Weinberg and McCann recommend three strategies for efficient decision-making. Below, we’ll examine each one.

Driven to Distraction: Book Overview & Takeaways

What is the book Driven to Distraction about? What are the main takeaways? In Driven to Distraction, Edward M. Hallowell and John J. Ratey explore what we know about ADHD through the lens of real people who have it. Hallowell, a psychiatrist, and Ratey, a professor of psychology, both specialize in and have ADHD. Read below for a brief overview of their book Driven to Distraction.

Unexpected Consequences: Predicting the Unpredictable

Do your decisions often backfire because something unexpected comes up? How can you minimize unintended consequences from throwing off your plans? Life is unpredictable, and every decision or choice we make has the potential to backfire. According to Peter Bevelin, the author of Seeking Wisdom, we can minimize the unintended consequences of our decisions by engaging in systems thinking. Let’s explore two concepts from systems thinking that can help us avoid unexpected consequences.