On a downtown bus, just as it is pulling in to its next stop, a woman stands up, slaps the face of the man next to her, and hurries to the exit. Each passenger who saw what happened reacts in their own way. A middle-aged man feels sad for the man who was slapped. A younger woman is frightened. A teenage boy is angry. Another woman feels excited. How could
Psychology
September 19, 2021
Stay Motivated: How to Create a Positive Feedback Loop
Motivation is tricky. Initial motivation is hard enough, but staying motivated can make you feel like Wile E. Coyote chasing the Roadrunner. Why is motivation so elusive? It’s easy to fall under the assumption that willpower drives motivation. You may think to yourself, “If only I had more willpower I could stay motivated!” But studies have shown willpower is a finite resource. It’s a measurable form of mental energy that
September 19, 2021
12 Things You are Doing Because of High Functioning Anxiety – Psych2Go
Imagine someone who is struggling with anxiety. Chances are, the person that popped up in your head probably looks a bit crazy and unkempt. They may be frazzled, jittery, and uneasy because most of us think that this is what living with anxiety looks like. But actually, there are some people who go on to be successful and accomplish great things in spite of their battle against this mental illness.