My Comfort Zone: Meaning, Benefits, and Challenges
Learn why comfort zones are essential for mental health, when they become limiting, and how stepping beyond them can lead to personal growth, new experiences, and confidence.
How to Reduce Cognitive Dissonance
Cognitive dissonance refers to the sense of unease and discomfort people experience when there is an inconsistency between what they think or how they act and what they perceive in the world. People tend to prefer it when their attitudes align with their perceptions. After all, it feels comfortable and reassuring when what we think…
5 Imposter Syndrome Types
Imposter syndrome is a phenomenon in which people doubt their own education, competence, skill, talents, accomplishments, and knowledge. The five imposter syndrome types that have been identified are the Perfectionist, Expert, Soloist, Natural Genius, and Superhuman. Different patterns characterize each type, but each causes people to feel less competent than how they are perceived by…