cognitive-behavioural therapy
Imposter Syndrome
Imposter syndrome is a psychological phenomenon where individuals doubt their accomplishments and have an internalized fear of being exposed as a “fraud.”
Behavioural theory
Self-Sabotage
Self-sabotage is a psychological phenomenon in which individuals, often unknowingly, engage in behaviours or thought patterns that undermine their own success.
Introspection
Mindfulness and the Struggle for Focus
As a psychology student, I’ve spent a lot of time studying the mind’s inner workings: how we think, how we feel, and respond to the world around us.
Anxiety
Cognitive Distortions
Cognitive distortions refer to irrational or biased ways of thinking that can negatively affect our emotions and behaviours.
Anxiety
Confirmation Bias
Introduction to Confirmation Bias Confirmation bias is a well-documented psychological phenomenon where individuals tend to favour information that confirms their pre-existing beliefs, values, or attitudes, while simultaneously disregarding or undervaluing information that contradicts them. This bias is not only prevalent in everyday decision-making but also significantly influences how we process Read more…
Happiness
The Mythical Origins of Yoga
Yoga has a rich and ancient history that intertwines with Indian spiritual and philosophical traditions. Its origins are often traced back over 5,000 years, with roots in the Indus Valley Civilization (around 3,000 BCE).
Cognitive theory
How to actively think yourself happy
This is a simple tip on how you should approach everything in your life.
Carl Rogers
Carl Rogers – 19 Propositions
This article explores Carl Rogers’ 19 propositions of understanding of human behaviour, each proposition is examined, criticisms explored.
The big five personality traits
The big five personality traits
An article discussing the big five personality traits, which are neuroticism, extraversion, openness to experience, agreeableness, and conscientiousness.
Self-concept
The flawed self
An article discussing the idea of a flawed self, which is a concept that describes how some people have a negative view of themselves and their worth as a result of their experiences, beliefs, and interactions with others.