Psychology Archives

How to Ask the Right Questions: Targeting the Main Issue

When you’re solving a problem, what are the most effective questions to ask? How can you make sure you’re thinking in the right direction? The right questions are the ones that give you a relevant foundation and point you in a helpful direction. In The 5 Elements of Effective Thinking, Edward B. Burger and Michael Starbird discuss the importance of asking the right questions and explain what makes them effective. Keep reading to learn how to ask the right questions to guide your thinking toward your next most important idea.

What Is the Monkey Mind & How to Tame It

What is the monkey mind? What causes it? How can you tame your monkey mind? Michael Singer is an American spiritual teacher, motivational speaker, and author. Through the lifelong practice of meditation and yoga, Singer recognized his unwanted mental chatter—his monkey mind—and described advice for silencing it in his book The Surrender Experiment. Keep reading to learn more about what the monkey mind is and how to tame it, according to Singer.

A Closer Look at the Science of Stress: Is It Bad for You?

Is stress really that bad for you? In what way can stress be a good thing? Most people are led to believe that stress is bad for their health and that they should try to avoid it. Although stress can be harmful, the research supporting this negative view misrepresents stress’s true, nuanced nature. In this article, we’ll discuss the science of stress, when it’s harmful, when it can be beneficial, as well as the different forms stress can take and how these affect you.

Taking Control of Your Life: Advice From Tony Robbins

Do you lack a sense of control over your life? Do you feel torn between different goals, unsure where to channel your energy? According to Tony Robbins, taking control of your life starts with taking control of your mind. In practice, this means aligning all of your thoughts, beliefs, and actions with your goals. In other words, making sure that what you think and what you do are really getting you closer to what you want. Let’s discuss three of Robbins’s tips for how to gain power over your mind by aligning your goals, thoughts, and beliefs.

How Embracing Stress Can Help You Be Happier

Why should you embrace stress? How can embracing stress as an integral part of your life help you live a happier and more fulfilling life? Since early human civilization, ancient philosophers have claimed that stress is a normal part of life. Modern psychological research also shows that the most reported causes of stress are factors beyond your control (e.g. inflation). Furthermore, embracing stress helps you grow and develop as a person. Here’s why you should embrace stress instead of avoiding it like a plague.

The 4 Proven Benefits of Psychotherapy

What is psychotherapy? What are the benefits of psychotherapy? Psychotherapy is a type of therapeutic method where a patient talks to a psychologist or psychiatrist to help them overcome problems or increase happiness. It’s one of the most well-known methods of therapy and has many benefits. Below, we’ll look at four benefits of psychotherapy so you can decide if it’s right for you.

The Benefits of Stress: Can Stress Be Good for You?

Can stress be good for you? What are the benefits of stress? We’re often taught that stress is harmful and best avoided, but the reality is less black-and-white and more nuanced. According to psychologist Kelly McGonigal, stress isn’t the enemy it’s typically made out to be—rather, it’s an ally we should embrace. Keep reading to learn about the benefits of stress.

Kelly McGonigal: Why You Should Stop Avoiding Stress

Do you try to avoid stress at all costs? How can embracing stress help you live a happier and more fulfilling life? According to Kelly McGonigal, the author of The Upside of Stress, avoiding stress is futile and harmful. She claims that to resist stress is to resist living a full life. So, it’s important to embrace the benefits of stress in order to live meaningfully. Here’s how avoiding stress makes you miserable and why a moderately stressful life leads to happiness and meaning.

The Upside of Stress by Kelly McGonigal (Book Overview)

What is Kelly McGonigal’s The Upside of Stress about? What is the key message to take away from the book? The Upside of Stress by Kelly McGonigal goes beyond fight-or-flight to explore the nuances and overlooked benefits of stress. McGonigal claims that with a balanced understanding of stress and a positive mindset, you can transform your stress from a hindrance into a resource. Below is a brief overview of The Upside of Stress by Kelly McGonigal.

The Big Four Tech Companies: The Secrets to Their Success

Just how big are the big four tech companies? What are the four deep human desires that these companies appeal to? The Four—Amazon, Apple, Facebook, and Google—are among the largest companies in the U.S., and their products and services infiltrate every aspect of American life. In The Four, Scott Galloway takes a hard look at these technology companies that dominate the modern marketplace. Keep reading for an explanation of just how pervasive these companies are and the two factors that are major contributors to their continuing success.