Sometimes the only barrier that prevents us from moving forward and reaching our goals, are ourselves, or rather, our mind. It's very simple: if you …
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False Consensus Effect: When we believe that the others are like us
In 1977, Social Psychology did a very interesting experiment: a number of university students were recruited and asked if they would be willing to …
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Expectations: The silent killer of happiness
"The best things in life are unexpected because there were no expectations", said Eli Khamarov, and he was right. Happiness is usually proportional to …
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Tall Poppy Syndrome: When they try to sink you because you stand out
Periander, ruler of Corinth, sent a messenger to Thrasybulus, ruler of Miletus, to ask him how he could better govern his city. Thrasybulus led the …
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When should you NOT get out of your comfort zone?
Get out of the comfort zone! This phrase has become omnipresent, becoming one of the most common tips for the personal growth. We all know that …
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3 things that criticizing others reveal about you
"We don't see things as they are, we see them as we are", said writer Anaïs Nin and Psychology gives her reason, especially when it comes to …
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You are what you say to yourself: The power of your inner dialogue
We do not usually pay much attention to our inner dialogue, but the way we refer to ourselves determines our ability to face problems, conditions our …
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