Psychology Archives

The Key to a Successful Mindset: Studying Victorious People

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Do you want a successful mindset? What’s the power of positive thinking? According to Brian Tracy, by studying the behaviors of successful individuals, you can adopt their habits and mindsets to achieve similar levels of success. Their experience provides a proven blueprint for achievement so you don’t have to figure everything out through trial and error. Discover how studying the lives of other successful people can boost your own fortune.

How to Be Lucky: 3 Techniques From a Psychologist

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Is it possible to learn how to be lucky? What can you do to turn around bad luck? According to psychologist Richard Wiseman, it’s possible to manipulate luck in your favor. He shares that if you brighten your outlook, broaden your horizons, and learn to turn your luck around then better luck is more likely to find you. Here are Wiseman’s tips on how to become lucky, from his book The Luck Factor.

Traditional & Secular Mindfulness in the Modern West

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Is mindfulness meditation just for monks and spiritual seekers? Can everyday people benefit from this ancient practice? In Altered Traits, Daniel Goleman and Richard Davidson explain how mindfulness has evolved from its traditional roots to become a popular tool for self-improvement. Today, people approach meditation through various paths, ranging from deep spiritual practices to casual stress relief techniques. Keep reading to understand traditional and secular mindfulness approaches in the West.

Aware: Book Overview & Key Takeaways (Daniel J. Siegel)

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How can you expand your consciousness and improve your overall well-being? What benefits might you experience from strengthening your awareness? Aware, a book by Daniel J. Siegel, introduces a meditation tool called the Wheel of Awareness. This practice aims to enhance your focus, emotional health, and cognitive abilities. It also claims to offer physical benefits such as improved immune function and heart health. Read on for an overview of Siegel’s book.

What Is Your Self-Concept & How Does It Affect Your Success?

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What is your self-concept? How does your self-concept determine how much success you have in life? According to Brian Tracy, your self-concept determines your level of success across all areas of life. Everything you do gets filtered through your self-concept, influencing your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors in alignment with that internalized perception of yourself. To learn more about your self-concept and its role in your life, keep reading.

Mindfulness and Art: Why You Need to Pay More Attention

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How are mindfulness and art connected? Why should you pay more attention to your surroundings? If you want to be more creative, then you need to learn how to be more observant. Daily distractions such as cell phones make tapping into creativity more difficult. Here’s what Rick Rubin has to say about artistic mindfulness.

Brain Energy: Book Overview (Christopher M. Palmer)

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What if the key to understanding and treating mental illness isn’t in the brain itself, but in how the brain gets its energy? Could improving your metabolic health alleviate symptoms of mental illness? Christopher M. Palmer’s book Brain Energy explores the connection between mental health and metabolism. He proposes that mental disorders stem from metabolic issues affecting brain function and offers insights into how lifestyle changes can boost metabolic efficiency and potentially improve mental health. Continue reading for our Brain Energy book overview.

How to Avoid Bad Luck: Look on the Bright Side

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Does bad luck seem to follow you? Do you want to know how to avoid bad luck? Many people revert to superstitions to prevent bad luck, such as avoiding black cats, not opening umbrellas indoors, and so on. But psychologist Richard Wiseman says that avoiding bad luck can be as simple as changing how you view it. Here’s Wiseman’s take on bad luck from The Luck Factor.

The Benefits of Awareness: Dan Siegel on Living in the Moment

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How can living in the present moment enhance your life? What physical benefits might you experience from expanding your awareness? In his book Aware, Dan Siegel discusses the transformative power of awareness in your daily life. From deepening connections to improving mental flexibility, the benefits of awareness extend far beyond the mind. Read on to unlock the secrets of a more conscious and fulfilling life.

The Brain Energy Theory: Christopher M. Palmer on Mental Illness

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Is your mental health connected to your metabolism? Could the key to understanding mental illness lie in how your body processes energy? Christopher M. Palmer’s brain energy theory of mental illness proposes a fascinating link between metabolic issues and mental disorders. This innovative perspective suggests that problems with energy production in our cells, particularly in the brain, may be at the root of various mental health conditions. Keep reading to understand this intriguing theory and explore how it might reshape our understanding of mental health.