expectations
Stop Expecting The Worst: Psychologist's Tips
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.
Kate Yakimchuk mental health pessimism psychologist tips anxiety Psychology 19 December 2023
Getting Rid of High Expectations: Psychologist's Tips
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.
Kate Yakimchuk mental health psychologist tips mindset personality Psychology 18 December 2023
Decreasing your self-expectations: Psychologist's tips
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?
Kate Yakimchuk personality self-esteem health tips Psychology 27 November 2023
Expecting the worst: Psychologist's tips
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.
Kate Yakimchuk anxiety personality stress Psychology 19 November 2023
People expect others to be as selfish or generous as they are: A new study on mirroring
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.
Kate Yakimchuk research personality Psychology 13 August 2023
Expert Advice: How to Let Go of Expectations for Other People
Unjustified expectations often turn into resentment. In this article, we will tell you how to get rid of this bad communication habit.
Diana Dashkevich mental health communication facts Psychology 4 July 2023
People might learn to plan their future and predict things better: New research about planning
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.
Kate Yakimchuk planning intelligence research brain Psychology 22 June 2023
It's sometimes better not to have expectations: Psychologists explain
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.
Kate Yakimchuk personality mental health disappointment happiness Psychology 18 June 2023
Expecting too much: why people make excessive demands on themselves
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.
Kate Yakimchuk mental health psychotherapy Psychology 6 June 2023