Decision Making
We have all been faced with a situation that we just cannot figure out the answer to. Different facets of psychology offer many different explanations and methods for making decisions. Let’s look at a few of them: In industrial and organizational psychology, leaders are often divided into four decision-making styles: The Directive, The Analytical, The […]
Dreams
If you have ever had a strange or interesting dream, there is a good chance that you have thought to yourself “what did that mean?”. Dream interpretation has been around since the origin of psychology and cannot be discussed without the inclusion of Sigmund Freud and Carl Jung. Freudian psychoanalysis and dream interpretation emphasized the […]
Finding Self
Are you the version of yourself that you have always wanted to be? Or are you a version of yourself that was formed, molded and shaped by those around you? Finding a strong sense of self can be difficult in a world that is constantly telling you what to do, who to be, what to look […]
Life Transitions
Life transitions can induce all types of feelings, from ecstasy or excitement, all the way to dread or confusion. Transitional periods in your life, such as a marriage, having a child, switching jobs, retirement, loss of a loved one or moving across the country can be difficult to navigate on your own; and therefore are […]
Learning New Skills
When was the last time you learned something new? Or began learning a new language? What about the last time you decided to pick-up a new skill? Recent research has been emphasizing the importance of learning new things and keeping your brain active. Neuroplasticity “refers to the physiological changes in the brain that happen as […]
Communication Skills
Every single person can improve upon communication skills. Whether it’s at work, with friends, or with a partner, communication is an important part of creating and maintaining healthy relationships. Communication is not limited to just speaking well, but also encompasses one’s ability to listen. There are many different types of communicators, but in business, people […]
Grief and Loss
Unfortunately, grief and loss are an inevitable part of life. Whether it is losing a pet, a parent, a job or a relationship, we as humans need to allow ourselves time to grieve. A common theoretical model of grief and loss was first proposed in 1969 by Elisabeth Kübler-Ross in her book On Death and […]
Stress
At some point in time, we may have heard that stress is bad for our bodies, but how does it actually affect us? Research shows that persistent stress can cause our immune system to decrease, our Cortisol levels to increase, our muscle mass to decline and even alter our brain chemistry. When our brain is […]
Motivation and Productivity
Motivation is often defined as the inner driving force behind doing anything. However, there are two different types of motivation, intrinsic and extrinsic. Intrinsic motivation is that which comes from within, rooted in one’s desires, curiosity, or simply because you want to. Extrinsic motivation is based on external factors, such as a reward, an outcome, […]
Anxiety
Anxiety can range from something as simple as feeling restless or difficulty falling asleep, to something as debilitating as a full-blown panic attack when attempting to leave the house. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, 31.1% of adults in the United States will deal an anxiety disorder at some point in their lives. […]