The Key to Impulse Control
The key to impulse control is a strong and disciplined will, and an unwillingness or inability to delay gratification, forego pleasure, or endure pain is a great predictor of dysfunction.
Psychology, Philosophy and Real Life Articles in February, 2016
Psychology, Philosophy and Real Life published the following articles in February, 2016.
Reassessing and Tweaking New Year’s Resolutions
Many of us made resolutions at the start of the new year. But around this time it’s usually already become painfully evident just how hard those resolutions are to keep. So what to do?
Making Amends
When a person in a relationship says or does something to damage the bond with their partner, making proper amends is crucial: for a damaged relationship to survive, heal, and grow, the person who’s caused the damage has to be willing to do the hard work of repair.
How Sleeping Well May Protect Your Memory
Sleep is a fundamental and essential biological process, and serious health complications can develop when we don’t sleep too well or are deprived of sleep, especially for long periods of time.
Illeism and Narcissism
Contrary to what you might read in political blogs, it isn’t a sure sign of narcissism when people talk about themselves in the third person. The truth is that much clearer clues about someone’s narcissism can be found in how they regard you and the other people in their lives.