When I taught “Introduction to Psychology,” we covered four main goals of psychology: to describe, explain, predict, and control behavior (Coon, Mitterer, 2013). The idea of control is ultimately self ...

Expertise from Forbes Councils members, operated under license. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Ever feel like your life is out of your hands? With the speed of life and everything that ...

Almost everyone today struggles with a restless mind. You sit down to study or work, but within minutes, your attention is ...

Entrepreneurs go down dead ends in business. They hit walls, become frustrated, and their emotions get the better of them. They give up and find another business. Or worse; they get a job. Unless you ...

Here’s how I think about mental strength: Mental strength is the ability to control your mind instead of being controlled by it. For example: Instead of getting sucked into spirals of self-criticism ...

App for Anyone Who Wants To change Their Life "Control your mind. If you can control your mind, you can change your life." This motivational speech will inspire you to take charge of your thoughts and ...

Editor’s note: Kara Alaimo is an associate professor of communication at Fairleigh Dickinson University. Her book “Over the Influence: Why Social Media Is Toxic for Women and Girls — And How We Can ...