Psychology Archives

Nathaniel Branden: The Six Pillars of Self-Esteem

What’s Nathaniel Branden’s The Six Pillars of Self-Esteem about? What’s the key message to take away from the book? In The Six Pillars of Self-Esteem, psychotherapist Nathaniel Branden presents a roadmap for improving your self-esteem. You’ll learn exactly how to behave to improve your self-esteem, including by living with awareness and taking responsibility for your actions. You’ll also learn why so many techniques people recommend for raising self-esteem just don’t work. Along the way, you’ll discover what self-esteem actually is, why it matters, and how others affect it. Below is a brief overview of The Six Pillars of Self-Esteem by

Noise in Human Judgment—What Causes It?

What causes noise in human judgment? Is noise purely psychological, or are there societal causes of noise as well? Noise, as described in the book Noise by Daniel Kahneman, Olivier Sibony, and Cass R. Sunstein, is the variability in human judgment. For example, a judge’s mood or hunger level at the time of sentencing could be an example of noise. Here’s a look at what causes noise, human judgment’s enemy.

The Stanford Prison Experiment Ethical Issues

What was the Stanford Prison Experiment? What were the ethical issues of the experiment? In 1971, Philip Zimbardo turned the basement of Stanford University’s psychology building into a simulated prison, paying undergraduate male volunteers to act as prisoners and guards. Zimbardo detailed his findings in The Lucifer Effect, which discusses the nature of human evil. Keep reading to learn more about the ethical issues of the Stanford Prison Experiment.

Trading Mindset: How to Think and Win

7 Ways to Develop the Right Sales Mindset

What is your trading mindset? Do you focus more on minimizing risk or maximizing gains? In trading, mindset is extremely important. Most people embody a fear-based mindset when trading, focusing on avoiding risk. To achieve consistent success, we need to train ourselves to think differently and embody the winning mindset, focusing on gains. Keep reading to learn about the role of mindset in trading.

How Feeling Unworthy Eats Away at Your Success

Do you ever struggle with feelings of unworthiness? Do you feel like you’re flawed at your core and fundamentally “not good enough”? Many people struggle with feeling unworthy and fundamentally flawed at their core. The belief that you’re unworthy of success and happiness takes its roots in childhood, which is why it’s so difficult to transcend. Here’s how feelings of unworthiness eat away at your happiness and progress.

What Happened to You? Oprah and Perry on Trauma

What do Oprah and Bruce Perry say about childhood trauma in their book What Happened to You? In what ways can childhood trauma follow you to adult life? What can you do to ease your suffering? In What Happened to You?, Oprah Winfrey and renowned psychiatrist Bruce D. Perry discuss how childhood trauma can have a severe and lasting impact on the brain—and thus our worldview, health, and behavior—sometimes without us even realizing it. They also describe how to begin the healing process with compassion for yourself and others. Here’s an overview of Oprah and Bruce Perry’s discussions on childhood

Nathaniel Branden: Self-Esteem Explained

How to Build Faith in Yourself and Change Your Life

What exactly is self-esteem? What are the two components of self-esteem? According to psychotherapist and self-esteem expert Nathaniel Branden, self-esteem is the tendency to believe that you’re capable of handling the fundamental necessities of life and that you deserve happiness. Branden calls this confidence in your own capability “self-efficacy” and your belief that you deserve happiness “self-respect.” Both are essential ingredients of self-esteem: You cannot have healthy self-esteem if you lack either. Keep reading to learn about the two essential components of self-esteem, how your choices affect your self-esteem, and why self-esteem matters.

What Is the Meaning of Evil? Philip Zimbardo’s Definition

What is the meaning of evil? Are humans born either good or evil? Psychologist Philip Zimbardo defines evil as any intentional harm done to innocent people. He also claims that anybody is capable of performing evil acts. Read more to learn the meaning of evil, according to Zimbardo in his book The Lucifer Effect.

Brené Brown: Confidence Is Taking Pleasure in Yourself

What exactly is confidence? How does confidence feel on the inside? According to Brené Brown, confidence feels similar to happiness in the sense that it’s a feeling of a kind of pleasure. Happiness is the pleasure related to your external surroundings or circumstances. Confidence is taking pleasure in yourself. Keep reading to learn about the psychology of confidence, according Brené Brown.

Richard Koch: What Is the 80/20 Principle?

What is the 80/20 principle? Why do some people and organizations enjoy massive success and wealth while the rest don’t? Although our lives tend to be increasingly busy and complex, only a small fraction of the actions we take—and the people we interact with—contribute to our joy and success. According to Richard Koch, we can all take advantage of this 80/20 principle to multiply our happiness and success by focusing our time and energy on the few things in our lives that really matter. Here’s how applying the 80/20 Principle can help you take your life to a whole next