All About Psychology
A strategy that worked in the past can become a trap when we start applying it to everything. Not because it's inherently bad, but because we stop questioning whether it's truly the best solution for …
[Read more...] about Maslow’s “Hammer Law”: The psychological trap that makes you make bad decisions
There are phrases that seem innocent because they're part of everyday language. We hear them in conversation, in arguments, or when someone tries to justify certain behavior. On their own, they aren't …
There are emotions we learn to hide almost without realizing it. “Don’t cry,” “Don’t get angry,” “Don’t be sad,” “You have to be strong,” or “It’s okay” are part of a daily learning process we hear …
“The wise man thinks about his troubles only when there is some purpose in doing so; at other times he thinks about other things, or, if it is night, about nothing at all,” said Bertrand Russell, …
Receiving a terminal diagnosis represents a profound break with our idea of the future. In a matter of minutes, plans, priorities, and our perception of time can be radically altered. However, each …
[Read more...] about The Five Stages of Grief After Receiving a Terminal Diagnosis
For years we've been told that to be happy, all we need to do is change our attitude, think positively, or work on our personal growth. However, new international research offers a very different …
A car accident lasts only a few seconds, but in some cases, its psychological consequences can last for months or even years. It's normal to feel fear or anxiety in the days following a collision, or …
[Read more...] about The Mind’s Journey after a Car Accident: How Post-traumatic Stress Develops
