The way we think about things has a tremendous impact on the reality of how things are. It’s often thought that personality is something we’re born with. An unchanging, concrete aspect of who we are.

Recent investigations into thinking styles have contributed significantly to our understanding of academic achievement and the mechanisms underlying cognitive performance. Thinking styles encompass ...

I have been researching the psychology of conspiracy beliefs for seven years now and people often ask me why people believe in them. This is not a simple question. There are many reasons people might ...

Recently, I was asked what growth means to me. In today’s business culture, “growth” is often used to describe adding value. Regardless of your industry, the goal is to deliver results that exceed ...

It’s often thought that personality is something we’re born with. An unchanging, concrete aspect of who we are. Some parts of the personality are tied to genes, yes. But 95% of the rest of who we are ...

I was nineteen, maybe twenty, when I realized I was empty-headed. I was in a college English class, and we were in a sunny seminar room, discussing “For Whom the Bell Tolls,” or possibly “The Waves.” ...

Cognitive distortions are patterns of irrational thinking that can lead to an unrealistic view of reality. I’ve noticed that singles with intense and prolonged feelings of discomfort about their ...

Critical thinking is an essential skill in the workplace, particularly for skilled job seekers aiming for salaries of $100,000 or more per year. It involves analyzing facts, evaluating evidence, and ...

Cognitive restructuring is a technique that helps people change the way they think. It is part of numerous types of psychotherapy, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). Cognitive restructuring ...