The Confidence Catch-22
If confidence comes from success, and success requires confidence, how does anyone ever win for the first time? I call this the confidence catch-22. Sports psychologist Bob Rotella addresses it…
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Choose Discipline Over Motivation
When it comes to achieving goals, choose discipline over motivation. Discipline is the steady commitment to do what needs to be done regardless of your emotional state or energy level.…
Lose the imaginary audience!
Ever feel self-conscious? Most of us do from time to time. But for some people, it feels like an imaginary audience is scrutinizing their every move. The term “imaginary audience”…
Kick the worry habit!
Does your mind often drift to an imagined future of negative scenarios? If so, you just might be a worrier. When we worry, we’re essentially making negative predictions. Worry is…
Boost Your Brain Power!
heWant more brain power? Try increasing your BDNF—brain-derived neurotrophic factor. Neurotrophins are the proteins that stimulate and manage the growth of new neurons—cells in the brain and nervous system. While…
Multiple Paths to the “good life”
If the proverbial good life still eludes you, there is encouraging news. Psychologists have discovered yet another way to reach it. For many years psychological research suggested that there were…