Psychology

#2: Practice gentle self-talk — As a psychologist, I spend a lot of time talking to people who struggle with low self-esteem. They say things like: I’m very successful, but it never feels like enough. I know this is bad to say, but I just never feel worthy. But whatever the original cause of your…

Down the rabbit hole of this increasingly common phenomenon — A few days ago, I started watching the second season of Euphoria. It’s the latest HBO coming-of-age TV series. And just like any other teen drama — think Skins, Degrassi, 90210 or Gossip Girl — it depicts heartbreak, drug use, mental illness, sexual exploration, and a lot of underage sex…

Positive psychology and neuroplasticity for a progressive mindset. — Have you ever thought about how our brain has endless possibilities for changing our lives? Sometimes we feel stuck, and an inner voice keeps screaming for a change. Human beings have the power to heal and transform their lives. All we need is some brain rewiring and a positive mindset. …

Almost the entire male cast are walking red flags — Men are lonelier than ever. Men in their 20s aren’t having sex. Men are not okay. More and more men identify as ‘incels’ — which stands for ‘involuntarily celibate.’ You’ve probably been hearing things along these lines in the last few months, maybe even longer. But if you look at…

In the 1920s, the public hated cars. So the auto industry fought back — with language. — This is the story of how, in the 1920s, the auto industry chased people off the streets of America — by waging a brilliant psychological campaign. They convinced the public that if you got run over by a car, it was your fault. Pedestrians were to blame. People didn’t belong…

Here’s what my squat challenge did to my body. — If you can do a squat and a pushup, you build up to becoming a fitness guru. — John Morrison The bodyweight squat challenge was a part of my 30-day challenge to build sustainable healthy habits. I have completed nine 30-day challenges, including squats, in the past couple of months. List of 30-Day Challenges You Can Start Today Pick anyone to change your lifestyle!medium.com

Because relationships aren’t just about physical attraction. — Physical attraction is primal. To have someone be physically attracted to you feels great, sure. But it doesn’t say much about who you are, beyond your face symmetry and physique. When it comes to love and relationships, our deepest desire is for someone to be emotionally attracted to us. Ego…

When I was 18 years old, I was a research assistant to Robert Greene. My job was to find stories he could use in his writing. Nearly seventeen years later, I still use so much of what Robert taught me about finding great stories in researching for my own writing…