Some mistakes last only a few seconds, but in our minds they linger for hours, days, or even weeks. You send a message you regret, make a rash decision, miss an opportunity, or say something that …
How to work with and enhance your patient’s strengths in therapy
From its beginnings and throughout much of the history of clinical psychology, psychotherapy was developed around a fundamental question: what is going wrong and how can we fix it? Identifying …
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Your habits change your life, not your motivation
Over the weekend, while you're relaxing on the sofa, reflecting on your present and future existence, you'll probably resolve that next Monday (no matter what) you'll start going to the gym… Or …
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High-Definition Minds: A Journey into Virtual Neuropsychological Assessment
There are things a person can explain about themselves, and others that are revealed only when they have to solve a problem. Someone might say they are easily distracted, struggle with organization, …
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Too much self-reflection could make your life miserable, according to a study
Have you ever wondered if all that inner work you're doing is making you happier or, on the contrary, leaving you more dissatisfied, frustrated, or anxious? There's a good chance it's the latter, at …
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Maslow’s “Hammer Law”: The psychological trap that makes you make bad decisions
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 …
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If someone says these 3 phrases to you, don’t ignore them: They could be warning signs
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 …