Confidence
Articles tagged with confidence
Imposter Syndrome Isn't a Flaw — It's a Signal You're Growing
What if the voice saying "you don't belong here" is actually evidence that you do? A research-backed reframe of imposter syndrome.
Why Positive Affirmations Don't Work for Most People (And What to Do Instead)
Repeating 'I am confident and successful' might actually be making your self-esteem worse. Here's what the research says about why affirmations backfire — and what to do instead.
Lucky Girl Syndrome: Delusion, Privilege, or Legitimate Psychology?
Lucky Girl Syndrome took TikTok by storm — but is telling yourself "everything always works out for me" actually backed by psychology? The science of self-fulfilling prophecies, optimistic explanatory styles, and the dangerous blind spots nobody talks about.
Identity Shifting: The Science of Becoming Who You Want to Be (Not Just Wishing)
Neville Goddard said "assume the feeling of the wish fulfilled." Modern psychology calls it possible selves theory, self-perception, and identity-based behavioral change. Here's the science of actually changing who you are — not just who you pretend to be.
How to Find and Rewire Your Limiting Beliefs (The 5 Your Brain Hides Best)
Limiting beliefs aren't the obvious ones ("I'm not good enough"). They're the invisible schemas that run beneath awareness — perfectionism disguised as standards, productivity disguised as worth, control disguised as safety. Here's how to surface and rewire the five beliefs your brain hides best.