expectations

man
12.18.2023

When your expectations are too high, then it might be harder for you to be actually happy with anything you do. Sometimes people have these high expectations intentionally, but often they don't even understand that they expect too much.

mental health psychologist tips mindset personality Psychology December 18, 2023
man
12.17.2023

It's okay to be careful and ready for something unexpected to happen, especially if you're not anxious about it - but what if you are? Expecting the worst is a popular coping strategy that works like a protective measure, but it can also make you feel tired and miserable.

mental health pessimism psychologist tips anxiety Psychology December 17, 2023
guy
11.27.2023

It's often exhausting when others expect too much from you, but it's even worse when you expect too much from yourself. If you're tired of living in constant stress, then it's time to decrease those expectations - but how can you do it?

personality self-esteem health tips Psychology November 27, 2023
anxious
11.18.2023

Some people think that always expecting the worst can potentially secure them from lots of bad things happening to them. While being ready for everything can actually be useful, it can also damage your mental health and overall happiness.

anxiety personality stress Psychology November 18, 2023
couple talking
08.13.2023

New research reveals that a person's behavior strongly influences their interactions in brief competitive situations.  Generous individuals tend to respond to generosity, while selfish ones favor selfishness—even if it comes at a personal cost. 

research personality Psychology August 13, 2023
woman
07.04.2023

Unjustified expectations often turn into resentment. In this article, we will tell you how to get rid of this bad communication habit.

mental health communication facts Psychology July 4, 2023
chess
06.22.2023

Are you good at planning things? The new research made by New York University claims that you can actually improve your skill of planning your future better.

planning intelligence research brain Psychology June 22, 2023
boy
06.17.2023

It's natural for people to have expectations and dreams, because they often hope for the best. Expectations often lead to disappointment - and that's why it's sometimes safer not to have any.

personality mental health disappointment happiness Psychology June 17, 2023
woman
06.05.2023

Most people are taught to be productive, ambitious, and determined to achieve their goals. While these are amazing qualities, they can sometimes affect our mental state, especially when something goes wrong.

mental health psychotherapy Psychology June 5, 2023