How are some able to think critically, while most are subject to conformity? People’s worldviews, values, action patterns and the things they hold as facts are more likely than not adjusted to their environment- similar to the way their accents/manner of speaking changes without their agenda. The way that people think, act and view things is more often than not controlled by groupthink (what their environment propagates) or to be even more precise, what they “believe” the cultural/ social environment they identify with accepts/ does....

There’s a chance your perfectionism is a misdirected personal strength. Redirect your underlying motivation and unlock your potential. Perfectionism can be a very dynamic concept and being classified as a perfectionist clearly does not determine your achievements or experience positively or negatively. 🔍 Which type of perfectionist? A branch of research focuses on three motivational pathways observable in perfectionistic people labeled: 🔘 self-oriented perfectionism - self-generated pressure to achieve high standards...

Why do some feel overwhelmed in the same situation that others feel energized in? And how can we use this to our advantage? Emotional reactions are often learned patterns set off at certain stimuli. These vary greatly from person to person and research suggests that they can be re-trained. 🔦 Why Does the Brain Create Emotional Patterns? The human brain has a unique ability to not only recognize patterns but to use them to memorize and practice sequences....

What are the most research-supported defenses against Perfectionism and its procrastinating tendencies? As discussed in the guide ‘Root Cause of Perfectionism’, perfectionists are prone to push off task completion by indirectly procrastinating, by for example over-focusing on a not important related task, or directly procrastinating by postponing progress to conditions which might be ever so slightly helpful. I combined the most effective psychology tools in research to create a strategy for overcoming Perfectionism Procrastination....

“The secret of all victory lies in the organization of the non-obvious.” ― Marcus Aurelius This guide ― reviews Marcus Aurelius’ directions regarding self-control/ discipline ― for the intention of; using what is in your control and being able to apply yourself to live life in line with what is most important to you. 🏛️ Why listen to Marcus Aurelius? Marcus Aurelius is a Roman emperor and philosopher ruling from 161 to 180 AD....