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THE LABYRINTH OF REPEATED TOXIC RELATIONSHIPS: A DETAILED EXAMINATION OF UNDERLYING ISSUE & REMEDIES
Repeatedly finding oneself in relationships that feel unhealthy, damaging, or outright toxic is a harrowing experience that leaves one...

Sara Sutherland
Jun 14, 20243 min read


MASTERING THE ART OF SELF-DISCIPLINE: NEUROPSYCHOLOGICALLY-STRATEGIES FOR HABIT& GOAL ACHIEVEMENT
Self-discipline, the ability to regulate and control our actions and reactions, is a vital element in the pursuit of our personal and...

Sara Sutherland
Jun 12, 20244 min read


DOPAMINE: THE MULTIFACETED NEUROTRANSMITTER AND ITS PERVASIVE IMPACT ON HUMAN BEHAVIOR
Dopamine is a crucial neurotransmitter, a kind of chemical messenger, that plays an essential role in the human brain's functioning. It...

Sara Sutherland
Jun 10, 20244 min read


DECODING THE FEAR OF FAILURE: A PSYCHOLOGICAL PERSPECTIVE ON OVERCOMING PERFORMANCE ANXIETY
Performance anxiety, often referred to as the fear of failure, is a universally known concept, something that each person grapples with...

Sara Sutherland
Jun 8, 20243 min read


COGNITIVE DISSONANCE IN DECISION MAKING: A DEEP DIVE INTO HOW CONFLICTING BELIEFS IMPACT CHOICES
Cognitive dissonance, a term coined by social psychologist Leon Festinger in 1957, refers to the psychological discomfort one experiences...

Sara Sutherland
Jun 6, 20243 min read


BRAIN PLASTICITY AND LIFELONG LEARNING: THE NEUROSCIENCE OF ACQUIRING NEW SKILLS
Brain plasticity, often referred to as neuroplasticity, is the fascinating ability of the brain to change and adapt throughout a person's...

Sara Sutherland
Jun 4, 20243 min read


BEYOND PASSION: CULTIVATING MOTIVATION AND PURPOSE IN A CAREER THAT’S NOT YOUR DREAM
Navigating through your career path when your current job doesn't align with your life's passion can be a challenging feat. While there's...

Sara Sutherland
Jun 2, 20244 min read


CULTIVATING A MORNING ROUTINE FOR SUCCESS: THE PATH TO A MORE PRODUCTIVE DAY
Ask any successful person about their daily routine, and it's almost guaranteed that they will have one thing in common - a...

Sara Sutherland
May 31, 20243 min read


COGNITIVE BIASES AND DECISION MAKING: HOW OUR MIND CAN LEAD US ASTRAY
Cognitive biases are systematic errors in our thinking that influence our decision-making processes and perceptions. They are flaws in...

Sara Sutherland
May 26, 20244 min read


NATURE VS NURTURE: THE ROLE OF GENETICS AND ENVIRONMENT IN SHAPING PERSONALITY
Understanding what shapes human personality is a central question in psychology. The nature vs. nurture debate delves into this very...

Sara Sutherland
May 24, 20244 min read


UNPACKING AGGRESSION: THE EVOLUTIONARY IMPORTANCE, SOCIETAL IMPLICATIONS, AND PERSONAL MYSTERY
Decoding Aggression: A Glimpse into Evolutionary Root Contrary to popular belief, aggression, seen predominantly as a negative trait, is...

Sara Sutherland
May 21, 20245 min read


THE ROLE OF SELF EFFICACY IN PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT SUCCESS
Self-efficacy, a concept first introduced by psychologist Albert Bandura, plays an integral part in shaping our personal development and...

Sara Sutherland
May 18, 20243 min read


THE DUNNING- KRUGER EFFECT: UNDERSTANDING THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN CONFIDENCE AND COMPETENCE
In our journeys toward personal and professional growth, we often find ourselves grappling with the complexities of human psychology. One...

Sara Sutherland
May 16, 20247 min read


THE ART AND SCIENCE OF RAISING A HAPPY CHILD: FOSTERING LIFELONG SUCCESS AND FULFILLMENT
As parents or caregivers, one of our greatest desires is for our children to grow into happy, successful adults. However, navigating the...

Sara Sutherland
May 14, 20243 min read


NEUROPLASTICITY: UNDERSTANDING THE BRAINS ABILITY TO CHANGE AND ADAPT
At the core of our understanding of the brain and its abilities is a fundamental principle: neuroplasticity, or the brain's ability to...

Sara Sutherland
May 12, 20244 min read


MENTAL RESILIENCE: BUILDING STRENGTH IN THE FACE OF ADVERSITY
In our ever-changing and increasingly complex world, we are constantly faced with stressors and unexpected setbacks that test our...

Sara Sutherland
May 8, 20244 min read


FLOW STATE: THE PSYCHOLOGY OF OPTIMAL EXPERIENCE AND HOW TO ACHIEVE IT
The concept of the 'flow state' was first introduced by Hungarian-American psychologist Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi in his seminal work,...

Sara Sutherland
May 6, 20243 min read


LESSONS FROM THE 2014 MOVIE “WHIPLASH”
"Whiplash," a 2014 drama film directed by Damien Chazelle, tells the story of a young jazz drummer named Andrew Neiman (played by Miles...

Sara Sutherland
May 4, 20242 min read


MASTERING TIME MANAGEMENT: TOP TECHNIQUES FOR MAXIMIZING EFFICIENCY AND PRODUCTIVITY
Effective time management is essential for success in today's fast-paced world. Whether you are a busy professional, a student juggling...

Sara Sutherland
May 3, 20243 min read


"OUTLIERS: THE STORY OF SUCCESS" - KEY INSIGHTS AND REVIEW
"Outliers: The Story of Success" is a non-fiction book written by Malcolm Gladwell, first published in 2008. This book takes a unique...

Sara Sutherland
May 2, 20242 min read
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