Maturity: discover 10 characteristics
Maturity is one of the most sought-after virtues for many people. Apart from the mere acquisition of experience that is inevitable as we advance in age, maturity is the result of an integrative process in which we learn from our experiences. This process takes place from the day we’re born. In reality, the concept of maturity […]
Psychology self-help books: what are they?
You have probably wondered what psychology self-help books are for. In general, literature serves many purposes. One of the most important is entertainment. Another, the search for answers on how we can feel better, also on a psychological level. Obviously, not all psychology self-help books are good, and we must remember they aren’t miracles either. […]
Self-concept: who are you?
As the name suggests, self-concept is literally the concept we have of ourselves. That is, in what terms we define ourselves, what characteristics we consider to define us, what idea we have of what we are or who we are. The self-concept has to do, therefore, with identity, that is, who I believe I am, […]
Creativity moves us forward
Creativity is a uniquely human skill that manifests itself in our lives. Maybe you think it’s something superficial, something that only has to do with bricolage or coloring in mandalas in our free time. However, it is a psychological characteristic without which our advance as a species would have been impossible. Ask yourself this question: where would […]
The drama triangle: where do you fit in?
There is no doubt about it: human relationships are complex. However, have you ever thought about them using the form of a triangle? Well, psychologist Stephen Karpman thought of this geometric form when he proposed his model to better understand how we relate to other human beings and how they relate to us. This idea […]
Managing self-demands: how our expectations can become a burden
Imagine that there’s a project at hand, any task that comes to mind: studying for an exam, opening a business, strengthening a relationship or even having children. There comes a series of expectations and hopes with any task in our lives, regarding the outcome of the task. The actual outcome of the task will be […]
Attachment in childhood and adult relationships: the importance of cultivating strong bonds
Psychologists are becoming increasingly aware of the importance of establishing a secure attachment style during childhood. However, we have only just begun to understand how childhood attachment bonds influence the ways in which we form relationships as adults. In fact, understanding your predominant attachment style can help you comprehend, amongst other things, why intimacy bothers […]
The dictatorship of happiness: how to overcome it and find your own way
If you’re on social media, you might have already noticed what a great platform it offers to showcase just how very happy you are to the whole world. In reality, it’s not as much about being truly happy as it is about showing everyone that you’re happy through photos, videos, text posts, gifs, links, etc. […]
3 tips for radical change
Making radical changes in our lives is a coping strategy that allows us to deal with deep dissatisfaction or a desire to improve. We’ve talked about how undertaking small or large projects after the holidays is a healthy way of working towards our goals and ideals (what we call living an “authentic life” in psychological terms). However, sometimes what […]
Resilience: 4 characteristics to make you shine after the storm
In the face of adversity, our resilience is put to the test. It’s not about resisting, because that’s the easy way out. If a tornado hit your home and you were spared but your environment around you was destroyed, simply choosing to remain in that environment is just resisting, but not necessarily being resilient. It […]
