Perfectionists look for success relentlessly, but nothing seems to be good enough for them. They often feel dissatisfied due to their high expectations. They always think they could've done better. Not reaching their goals makes them feel severely stressed...
When we talk about engrams, we refer to the traces experience leaves in our brains. Hinduism already defined the process through which small neuronal structures are formed after a determined sensation, a shocking event, or an unforgettable emotion. They...
The orbitofrontal cortex is one of the most interesting parts of the brain. It's related to our personality, our emotions, and, most importantly, our social behavior. The information we've gotten about this area is very revealing and would explain...
Sören Kierkegaard, the father of existentialism, said: "Life is not a problem to be solved, but a reality to be experienced." Existentialism is interested in the truth of the individual and what he really is and desires. Existential psychology goes...
Emotional intelligence is a subject that's talked about a lot, even outside the academic field. Traditional intelligence refers to our ability to solve problems logically. On the other hand, emotional intelligence is related to our ability to understand and...
Thinking rationally requires effort, preparation, and reliable sources of information. We tend to let our fears, likings, and other things guide us. We sometimes don't question our ideas (especially if they have to do with what we already had thought)...
The Catcher in the Rye is one of the most well-known American books of the twentieth century. The writer, J. D. Salinger, managed to capture the essence of adolescence in this novel. Even though reviews were harsh at first,...
Napoleon Hill once said: "Whatever the mind of a man can conceive and believe, it can achieve", but how so? Can it be done using any method? Probably not. Regardless, there's one method that could actually be useful. It's balanced...
We've all seen someone talking to themselves at least once. In fact, I'm sure you've done it a few times too. Children are true specialists in this. Many kids under the age of six seem to have a spontaneous,...
With the new ideas regarding education and positive discipline, the word "no" (usually used by our parents and grandparents) is often seen as an evil word. This makes many parents feel adrift, not knowing what to do to set...
