How Stress Causes Actual Physical Damage to the Brain
We are constantly told that stress is bad for us and that we should try and avoid allowing…
Learned Helplessness – What Is it and How Does it Occur?
Learned helplessness is a learned response that essentially equates to ‘giving up’ and ceasing all attempts to change…
What Is the Misinformation Effect?
We often like to think of our memories as being infallible mental vaults that contain accurate representations of…
Types of Conflict and How to Overcome Them
In literature, writers are taught that there are five types of conflict known as the ‘Big 5’. These…
Know Thyself – Why it Is Essential to Know Who and What You Are
The words ‘know thyself’ – or ‘gnothi seauton’ in the original Ancient Greek – were found inscribed in…
Why Embarrassment Can Be a Good Thing
When looking at any aspect of our psychology, it is always useful to think of it in terms…
Are You in an Emotionally Abusive Relationship? Here Are Some of the Big Warning Signs
Being in an emotionally abusive relationship can be incredibly difficult and take a serious toll on your self-esteem…
Real VS Fake Smiles – How Can You Tell the Difference?
Have you ever seen someone smile at you and questioned if they really meant it? Are they smiling…
What Is the Hegelian Principle?
How do you create power and influence? There are plenty of ways. One of the best is to…