Ask anyone headed to watch the next Marvel flick: It’s hard not to idolize the heroines and heroes within the realms of popular fiction. Whether they’re on the silver screen, in books, TV series, or even video games, many of us admire these depictions of larger-than-life characters. But, even though…
Has an old photo, song, or smell ever resurfaced and brought distant memories surging back to you? The psychological rush of remembering days gone by has a bittersweet quality, one that can be difficult to express. We’ve all felt nostalgic, but we may not be as familiar with the two…
Willpower is often thought of as an “x” factor—an unquantifiable, but powerful force that, if only we could capture it, could allow us to conquer our vices and achieve our goals. Willpower is perhaps the most romanticized of all psychological traits, but rarely have we stopped to pose the question:…
We are all guilty of being overly critical, demeaning, and simply unkind to ourselves. Whether we’re shaming ourselves for gaining a couple pounds, pouting in the mirror for having messy hair, or literally telling ourselves that we’re not good enough. The time is now to crush that superego, stop those…
What’s a “Me-Monster,” and how can I be sure that I am not one? Good questions! If you got the impression that being a Me-Monster is an unfavorable thing, you’re off to a good start. You may not recognize “Me-Monsters” at first glance, but you certainly know them when they…
