Your mind can be both your fiercest ally and your toughest opponent. Research uncovers what negative self-talk might really be doing for you, and how to work with it. Have you ever noticed a voice in ...

Researchers explored the nuanced dynamics of how people balance their desire to speak out vs their fear of punishment in a ...

Research shows that your inner critic can boost focus and motivation if you learn how to engage with it the right way.

How do you know if what you want to do is really what you want to do, rather than something you think you want to do, which is actually what someone else wants you to do? Psychologists use the ...

If you think about studying conceptually, it's sort of like teaching yourself the material. That’s the whole point, right? But simply memorizing flashcards probably isn't the best approach for ...

The 19th-century philosopher William James proposed that the self could be split into two parts. The first was an “I” that physically perceives and experiences the world, and the second was a “me” ...

We are all time travelers. Every day we experience new things as we travel forward through time. As we do, the countless connections among the nerve cells in our brain are recalibrated to accommodate ...

While we may have heard that it’s important to treat ourselves with kindness, sometimes this is easier said than done, especially when we’re under stress. When we’re facing challenging circumstances, ...

Can rating be more than a warm-up activity in classroom assessments? A new Hong Kong study reveals that the accuracy with which students rate their own and their peers’ writing significantly shapes ...

Self-esteem refers to your opinion of yourself. Low self-esteem can get in the way of your enjoyment of life and your ability to achieve long- and short-term goals. It can also adversely affect mental ...