For most people, the spotlight effect is what causes them to be unnecessarily self-conscious in social settings. Let's explore what it is, how it affects us, and how we can get rid of it!
There are, of course, a lot of things that can help us improve our confidence. But in this article, I'll share my 5 most effective ones.
Self-doubting questions like "did I do the right thing?" are common when we second-guess ourselves. Luckily there's a simple way to make them constructive.
Recently I was asked about how to overcome setbacks while we're improving our confidence, and I figured I'd share my answer with you guys.
Most people don't know that there are two more zones outside of our comfort zone. When we know what they are, leaving our comfort zone becomes much easier.
Believe it or not, everyone gets a little uncomfortable or nervous in social situations sometimes. Luckily, there are several simple ways to deal with it.
Self-esteem and good relationships tend to go hand in hand, but not for the reason most think. And the real reason can help build more self-esteem.
Self-criticism only helps us make ourselves feel bad. Self-correction, however, can be a fun and exciting tool for growth and better results.
Do you ever worry about your own performance or results in any area of your life? Does it sometimes keep you from starting or finishing anything important? There's a solution!
Performance anxiety can affect us in situations ranging from sports and entertainment to going on dates, job interviews, and more. Luckily, we can fix it!
Being aware of your own mental state before you make a choice will enable you to make better choices and have a stronger integrity. Let's talk about how.
Would you like to learn a simple little trick that will make you comfortable talking to strangers in no time?
Why and how should we speak up whenever someone around us says or does something that we disapprove of? Let's make sure we don't support with silence.
Many believe that in order to do something that we're afraid of, we first have to become unafraid. But there's a better way, that's a lot easier.
Do you spend a lot of time worrying about who likes you? Let me tell you a great reason for why you shouldn't, and how to stop.
For a lot of people, asking for what they want can be challenging. Luckily there's a simple way to get better at it. Let's explore it!
Do you want to feel comfortable to speak up in any group you're in? It's easier to do than most think. Let me tell you how I did it.
Your self-image is how you see yourself, and it greatly influences your confidence, self-esteem, and overall happiness. Let's talk about what improves it.
When you truly understand rejection, you’ll eventually stop being afraid of it. So let's dive deeper into the facts and psychology behind rejection, and help you stop worrying about it once and for all.
There are many things we can do to become more confident, and lots of techniques we can use to sound confident. But there is one simple trick that tends to stand out, let's take a look at it.
Have you ever returned merchandise without the receipt or original packaging? Most stores don't want to let you do that, but with this influence technique, it's still very doable.
A lot of people think that introvert and extrovert are synonyms of shy and outgoing. But that's not quite true, at least not in psychology. Let's explore what it really means, and how that helps us.
I love to scare people. And it's not (just) because I'm mean. It's also because I'm fascinated by the psychology of irrational fears and I like to play with it.
Vanessa Van Edwards is a world-leading expert on charisma. In this interview we talk about what charisma really is, her personal story, and lots more.
Your superego is that little voice in your head that tells you what you can and can't do. But here's the dirty little secret, that voice isn't trying to help you, it's trying to hold you back. Let's make sure it won't, shall we?
