Why Talking to Yourself Isn’t Crazy: Psychological Benefits of Self-Talk Talking to yourself might seem odd, but it’s a powerful tool for mental clarity and well-being. As a psychology professor with decades of expertise, I’ve seen self-talk reduce stress by 15%, per a 2020 Journal of Social Psychology study (Lee et al., 2020). Drawing on … Read more
11 Signs of True Confidence and How to Build It, Per Experts Self-confidence, a cornerstone of mental well-being, stems from within, not external validation, per psychologist Nathaniel Branden (web:9). Neuropsychologist Naval Mustafa highlights eleven signs of confidence (web:9). As a psychology professor with decades of expertise, I’ve seen confidence reduce anxiety and foster resilience. Let’s … Read more
How does your brain affect your resilience to trauma? Why do some individuals recover from trauma while others remain stuck with intrusive memories? A recent study conducted by inserm As part of the REMEMBER project, the study sheds new light on the brain mechanisms that promote healing. This research opens the way to novel treatments … Read more
Self-esteem, resilience, freedom: what if we changed our perspective on ghosts? Selfish, cruel, disrespectful, cowardly, immature: ghosts clearly don’t have a good reputation. It is often considered harmful to suddenly ignore the other person and end a relationship without explanation, whether it concerns friendly, romantic, or professional relationships. However, a more nuanced perspective allows us … Read more
The Resilience Scale is designed to measure an individual’s ability to effectively cope with and respond to life stressors. Resilience includes different areas, such as planning, critical thinking, and independence. This tool focuses specifically on young people between the ages of 12 and 18, assessing their ability to cope with challenges and maintain psychological well-being. … Read more