What is a “Mindset” and Why Does it Matter?
You see the word every time you click this page and often out in public. “He’s got a negative mindset and that’s going to be his downfall one day…” and so on and so forth. People often consider the word to be synonymous with “attitude” or “disposition” and while those aren’t … [Read More...]
Is Groupthink Toxic?
In the workplace, in social circles, and even in classrooms - We all have a tendency to want social approval. Awareness of one's own self and behaviors seem like an obvious thought pattern, but as groups grow larger a tendency develops for people to start identifying as a member of a group … [Read More...]
Abstract Thinking and Self-Reflection
Looking in a mirror is something we do every day, but what does it mean? Who are you, truly? Few people truly understand themselves. I for one still am amazed, from time to time, with how a situation causes me to react. I’ve fallen for women I never would have expected to. I enjoyed subjects in … [Read More...]
10 Effective Tips to Lose Weight the Easy Way
Looking to lose a few pounds? Want to be healthier? ...I'm certainly a fan of lazy afternoons and putting as little work as necessary for success. As with anything, some work is necessary, but here are some tips to show you that losing weight doesn't have to be as insane as a process as you … [Read More...]
How To Be Successful: Traits of Successful People (Part Two)
Article has been expanded and moved here: http://mindsethacks.com/how-to-be-successful-traits-of-successful-people/ … [Read More...]
Loneliness as a Mindset: How We Conquer It
We all have a sense of it – even the most social members of our society. Loneliness can suck. If you’ve moved somewhere new (for a new job or college) or if you’ve just lost touch with everyone around you. We’re social creatures. We connect, we build upon, we develop, we grow with one … [Read More...]
The Agent of Change: Taking Control of Your Life
The hardships of life are many. Between work, school, relationship/friendship/family drama, accidents, mistakes, deaths, and any other issues that arise we often let them conquer us – at least temporarily. The snowball of uncertainty and agitation grows larger over time to the point where we are … [Read More...]
Take Control of Your Subconscious Brain
Imagine the ability to not get frustrated, disappointed, or angry when something doesn’t go our way. Imagine having full and total control over the way you react subconsciously – in other words, making the subconscious something you can actively control. Wouldn’t that make life … [Read More...]
Does Multitasking Actually Work?
Information and studies these days have heavily moved towards the notion that multitasking produces poorer results. In fact, one might go as far to say that multitasking does not exist – it’s merely us rapidly switching tasks in a very crappy and inefficient manner. The norm has become simple: … [Read More...]
Extra Ways to Make Money
Money makes the world go round, or so they say. A major obstacle to some visions of success – be it a business or putting yourself through school –is a lack of funds. For some of us, our money is tied up in our finances, such as rent, cellphone bills, and car insurance. This can be problematic … [Read More...]
A Few Tips for Getting the Girl
The quest for a significant other is what a few of my friends have made their life mission. Moving from one girl to the next for the sake of what they gleefully call “the chase” as some women are perfectly aware of, they treat the idea of dating as something akin to a safari hunt or Man vs. … [Read More...]
What They Never Tell You About Healthy Relationships
If you've ever left your house, You've probably found that talk about relationships is nearly unavoidable. “Does she like me?” “Does he like her?” Turn on any prime-time television show and a major plot thread will be some unresolved tension between a man and a woman. The drama, … [Read More...]
Dream Big, Think Small: Realistic Goal-Setting
I have a few friends that I hang out with that are always the first ones to have a new, cutting-edge, and inspirational concept. They might talk about a neat idea for a website, a Youtube video series, or a fun and interesting job – problem is that's as far as it goes. They never follow through. I … [Read More...]
Fitness Tips: Getting Started
Like many of us... when I first decided to lose weight I didn't know what to do. Many of us lead busy lives and simply lack the time to exercise or the money for a gym membership and the assistance that comes from that. As a personal testament, weight loss and building muscle can be … [Read More...]
5 Relationship Mistakes You Should Avoid
Thought she was the one, but now she's gone? A lot of of us have made mistakes over the years the years that, on second thought, were completely avoidable (or repairable). The following is a list of common mistakes and what we can do to avoid them. 1. Over-analyzing Are you a … [Read More...]
Moving On, But Not Giving Up.
I don't agree with the notion of failure as a complete absolute. Failure is walking away from a chance before you've taken it. Failure is telling yourself that you aren't good enough, smart enough, wise enough, or capable enough. Those are only true if you believe them to be. I also, however, … [Read More...]
Destroying Social Anxiety
At the center of every party there lies a man or woman who is the most admired, talkative, and charming person, possibly of all time. As if they are magicians, we are soon pulled in to the charm and wit of their stories, laughing and smiling in a circle around them. This confidence and command found … [Read More...]
Personal Notes on Dealing with Death
All people have merely two things in complete unison: the fact that they are born, and the fact that they eventually will die. These two truths are inevitable, frustrating, and invite a deep collection of questions and philosophical thoughts. Death is frightening in that it is the one situation that … [Read More...]
Psychology of Happiness: Seeking Happiness Can Lead to Loneliness
Research is apparently coming out showing that there's a correlation to people who seek happiness as a primary motivation might not be all that happy – in fact they're more likely to be depressed, have anxiety, or a plethora of other issues. When I read that, I was legitimately … [Read More...]
Overcoming Test Anxiety
Have finals nearly overwhelmed you? College exams can be one of the most stressful aspects of university life. A lot of courses are wholly decided by test scores, so it makes some degree of sense that the day of or the night before we freak out. However, this can have a huge negative impact on our … [Read More...]
