In a previous post, I examined the psychological power of conjunctions, especially that warm, fuzzy, inclusive conjunction: and. Here we expand our focus to the psychological power of words in general ...

Everybody wants to be seen as knowledgable and intelligent, while having others admire them. But knowing how to get there can get a little tricky. Before you panic too much, there's good news. Because ...

Few things are as grounding as words of affirmation. If you haven’t tried using words of affirmation on yourself or with loved ones, now is a great time to get started. What are affirmations, exactly?

If you’re struggling with confidence and self-esteem, it may be time to explore authentic self-expression. Learning how to show up as your true self in the world can be transformative, and there are ...

When was the last time you came across a word that changed your perception of the world? I’m not talking about words you swipe out of the medical, scientific, or anachronism bin to win at Scrabble.

According to therapists, "shoulding" yourself — or saying that you should do this and should do that — can lead to guilt and shame. Kelvin Murray via Getty Images If you’ve ever uttered sentences like ...

If you always worry that other people are mad at you, you aren't alone. It's not uncommon to feel this way, but it can be exhausting to be preoccupied with how others feel, especially when it comes at ...