Agree to Disagree: The Big Five
Have you ever wondered why some people are more cooperative or trusting than others? The personality trait of Agreeableness helps us unders
Neuroticism: A Call to Change our Multidimensional Perfectionist Mindset
Just like extraversion and the rest of the Big Five Personality Traits, Neuroticism falls on a spectrum that ranges from low to high. Moreov
The Power of a Hug and Social Support
Moving through life can cause us to neglect basic actions of hugging our child goodbye or giving our significant other a kiss before heading
Reflecting On Our Successes through Positive Self-Affirmation
Applying positive self-affirmations helps to create higher self-worth and higher self-esteem. Using this mindset and skill repeatedly increa
What Does Kindness Do for Our Overall Wellness?
Similar to the taste of a warm pumpkin spice latte on a brisk morning, kindness creates an atmosphere of good feelings and helps you focus o
The More You Know: Attribution Theory
Though we cannot control others nor wholly understand 'why people do the things they do,' Fritz Heider, author of The Psychology of
Giving Your Body a Deserved Break
It’s not uncommon, amidst busy schedule’s hustle and bustle, to think a break of any length equates to relapse or laziness. However, this co
Building Compassion and Self-Love: Eating Disorders in Athletes
We are inundated with ads, images, and conversation surrounding ‘beach bodies,’ ‘bikini readiness,’ and ‘form fitness.’ For those already b
Loving Your Self, Building Your Health
"...self-love’s ability to ward off chronic stress is worthy of examination. Without a secure sense of self and self-worth, obstacles
