Carol Dweck, psychologist, and professor at Stanford University found in her research the differences between what she called the “fixed mindset” and the “growth mindset” and how they influenced grit and motivation.
Read MoreGifted Kid Burn Out
This phenomenon, fondly nicknamed the “gifted kid burnout”, is becoming increasingly common with time, as more kids get labeled “gifted and talented” in fifth grade and then promptly thrown into what seems to be an institutionalized setup for soaring expectations and intensive perfectionism.
Read MoreNeuroplasticity and Brain Development After 30, 40, and 50 y.o.
It is a common misconception that the brain can only really grow during childhood. It is definitely true that there is an exponential amount of growth that happens during the early years of our lives, but..
Read MoreThe Negative Bias
Humans are innately equipped with an internal device called the negative bias. Its purpose is to point out things it deems dangerous, a warning to ensure survival. It scans its environment, looking for potential risks, and sounds the alarm when it inevitably finds one.
Read MoreThe Backwards Law
Philosopher Alan Watts refers to the “backwards law” as the idea that the more you strive towards feeling better, the worse you get.
Read MoreWhy It’s Okay To Feel Sad
People are very accustomed to chasing positive emotions and rejecting negative ones. We often treat sadness and fear as hurdles in our path towards happiness, decide that they’re useless, and in the grand scheme of things, a waste of time.
Read MoreBenefits of Yoga
Yoga is a great practice to add to your daily or weekly routine! There are sooo many benefits both physical and mental that come along with yoga!
Read MoreStop Trying to Be Perfect!
Why stop being perfect? Today, most people either lack or don’t know how to love themselves. Self-love, as simple as it sounds, is not that easy to acquire. So, here’s a rundown on how to properly self-love:
Read MoreHow to Love Yourself
Today, most people either lack or don’t know how to love themselves. Self-love, as simple as it sounds, is not that easy to acquire. So, here’s a rundown on how to properly self-love:
Read MoreOvercoming Victim Mindset and Victims Mentality
Self-limiting beliefs are generated as we get older or as a result of negative events in the past. To prevent ourselves from facing it again, we start thinking about all the awful things that may happen or all the bad things that we are.
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