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3 Psych Strength Lessons from a Chiefs' Super Bowl

02.13.23 02:12 AM By Peak Mind - Comment(s)
3 Psych Strength Lessons from a Chiefs' Super Bowl
Whether you're a football fan or not, there are important lessons about psychological strength we can learn from the Kansas City Chiefs going to the Super Bowl.

The Importance of Giving the Benefit of the Doubt

10.17.22 05:00 PM By Peak Mind - Comment(s)
The Importance of Giving the Benefit of the Doubt
Giving people the benefit of the doubt is important for you and for them. Make sure that you understand where they are coming from and that the fundamental attribution error isn't skewing your perspective.

How to Be More Optimistic

10.03.22 04:54 PM By Peak Mind - Comment(s)
How to Be More Optimistic
Are you a glass full or glass empty kind of person? Optimism has a number of benefits. Fortunately, it's a skill that can be developed. Learn how to be more optimistic.

Happiness in 3... 2... 1

11.16.21 03:19 AM By Peak Mind - Comment(s)
Happiness in 3... 2... 1
Get happy! This simple exercise helps combat negative, depressive thinking. It is a gratitude practice that boosts happiness.

The Insight Gained from Competition

02.09.21 01:21 AM By Peak Mind - Comment(s)
The Insight Gained from Competition
Competition may be a sign of jealousy or resentment. These feelings may stem from a natural bias in our brains called the zero sum bias. Learn what it is and the important insights we can glean from it.

Is Your Inner Critic Ever a Good Thing? 

01.26.21 01:43 AM By Peak Mind - Comment(s)
Is Your Inner Critic Ever a Good Thing? 
We have an inner critic for a reason, and it's not necessarily bad. You can learn to redefine your relationship with your inner critic and stop being so hard on yourself.

Don't Fall for This Sneaky Brain Trick

10.20.20 01:16 AM By Peak Mind - Comment(s)
Don't Fall for This Sneaky Brain Trick
Black-or-white thinking, also called all-or-none thinking, causes problems in terms of unhelpful feelings, actions, and reactions. Learn ways to counter and think more rationally.
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