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Nov 30, 20186 min read
Neuroticism: A Call to Change our Multidimensional Perfectionist Mindset
Just like extraversion and the rest of the Big Five Personality Traits, Neuroticism falls on a spectrum that ranges from low to high. Moreov
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Nov 2, 20185 min read
The Double Edge: Conscientiousness
It is no secret that our society loves highly conscientious people, and why wouldn’t it? The characteristics of a highly conscientious pers
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Apr 17, 20183 min read
The Weight We All Carry: Stress
Although we will not be able to rid ourselves of many of these short- and long-term stressors, psychologists in the field have made great ad
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Feb 15, 20183 min read
The Power of a Hug and Social Support
Moving through life can cause us to neglect basic actions of hugging our child goodbye or giving our significant other a kiss before heading
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Feb 1, 20183 min read
Achieving Happiness to Fuel Success
Researchers in psychology are discovering that we are in control of a large part of how we view the world, interpret, and make meaning!
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Jan 15, 20183 min read
Dive into the New Year with New Mental Toughness
Not only can mental toughness provide an effective way to deal with stressors, it can also help individuals seek out opportunities for perso
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Dec 15, 20174 min read
Reflecting On Our Successes through Positive Self-Affirmation
Applying positive self-affirmations helps to create higher self-worth and higher self-esteem. Using this mindset and skill repeatedly increa
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Nov 17, 20174 min read
What Does Kindness Do for Our Overall Wellness?
Similar to the taste of a warm pumpkin spice latte on a brisk morning, kindness creates an atmosphere of good feelings and helps you focus o
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Oct 15, 20175 min read
College Years Interrupted by Psychological Distress
When focusing on college-aged students, ranging from age 18 to 24, studies have found that between 70-85% of them were suffering from psycho
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Sep 30, 20175 min read
How to Be Mentally Well to Prevent Mental Illness
The one thing we can all say we wish we had more of on a daily basis is most likely sleep. Whether young or old, sleep deprivation can cause
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May 31, 20174 min read
Exercise and the Brain
Exercise checks our metabolism, keeps joint and ligament attachments supple, builds strong muscles, and generally aids body maintenance. Ho
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Jan 15, 20173 min read
Goals and Grit
Grit plays an especially important role when we look to accomplish something new. It’s that tenacity we mentioned before, the ability to ac
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Dec 15, 20162 min read
Finding Power in Transition
In the midst of our current 2016 to 2017 transition, we encourage readers to view ‘change’ in a different light. Science has proven that, “
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Oct 31, 20162 min read
TOPPS Tips: Holiday Edition
The holidays are approaching and, goodness, are they approaching quickly! Each year whips past with even more frenzied gusto than the one b
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