What is character bonding? Exploring the connection we feel with fictional characters by Jason Crosby | Jan 7, 2022 | Media Use, Mental Health Topics, Psychology, Relationships Ask anyone headed to watch the next Marvel flick: It’s hard not to idolize the heroines and heroes within the realms of popular fiction. Whether they’re on the silver screen, in books, TV series, or even video games, many of us admire these depictions of larger-than-life characters. But, even though…
Does willpower exist? Ego depletion theory explained, plus ways to exercise better self-control by Jason Crosby | Nov 3, 2021 | Mental Health Topics, Self-Improvement Willpower is often thought of as an “x” factor—an unquantifiable, but powerful force that, if only we could capture it, could allow us to conquer our vices and achieve our goals. Willpower is perhaps the most romanticized of all psychological traits, but rarely have we stopped to pose the question:…
Crush Your Superego and Be Kinder to Yourself: A Step-by-Step Guide by Taylor Bennett | Mar 23, 2018 | Mental Health Topics, Self-Improvement We are all guilty of being overly critical, demeaning, and simply unkind to ourselves. Whether we’re shaming ourselves for gaining a couple pounds, pouting in the mirror for having messy hair, or literally telling ourselves that we’re not good enough. The time is now to crush that superego, stop those…
Beware of the “Me-Monster!” by Michael Reffner, Ed.S. | Nov 14, 2013 | Feelings & Emotions, Mental Health Topics, Personality What’s a “Me-Monster,” and how can I be sure that I am not one? Good questions! If you got the impression that being a Me-Monster is an unfavorable thing, you’re off to a good start. You may not recognize “Me-Monsters” at first glance, but you certainly know them when they…