Although being called “selfish” may sound offensive, it doesn’t always mean that a person has done something wrong. It’s more likely that they stopped being a wallflower and learned to stand up for themselves. And…
Very often we explain a person’s extravagant actions by their character. But what if there is much more hiding behind it? The outstanding American psychotherapists Aaron T. Beck and Arthur Freeman have revealed some secrets of the…
Not all of us feel skillful in holding conversations but there are many psychological tricks and tips that can help you start a dialogue and draw others around you. These hacks are used…
Writer Nyasha Junior asked women in their 40s to describe one piece of advice they would give to their 20-something selves. Many women decided to answer this question. And even though their younger selves aren’t…
When we’re kids, we think that, when we grow up, we’ll get the opportunity to do what we really want. However, in reality, everyone around us turns out to have an interest in our life — parents demand we give them grandchildren, and…
All of us have probably experienced situations where we’ve entered a grocery store to buy bread and left with bags full of different foods. And we’re lucky if bread was among those foods, otherwise, we had…
Evolutionary psychologists believe that human nature is the reason for our behavior. It’s true that people sometimes make decisions that have nothing to do with consciousness. We’re inclined to enter into risk or buy expensive…
A person’s mind is as full of surprises as the depths of the ocean. Scientists are constantly studying the brain and learning more about new patterns of behavior. And the number of surprises is growing! For example, did you…
The key to success is believing in yourself. There are a lot of books and movies about this topic but the reality often shows us that in most cases, self-confidence is not all we need (and sometimes, high self-esteem…
If you’ve ever wondered why you sometimes feel closer to a friend who is slightly meaner to you, yet for some reason they make you feel extremely comfortable, then trust your gut. Friends that can…
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