Shyness Is Nice

Confidence

How Asking the Right Questions Can Build Self-confidence

Barbara Markway Ph.D. on December 31, 2019

If you’ve lacked self-confidence for a while, you may not even be sure what you want anymore. Answering a few questions can go a long way.

If you’ve lacked self-confidence for a while, you may not even be sure what you want anymore. Answering a few questions can go a long way.

Happiness

Six Steps to Being Less Judgmental of Family Members

Barbara Markway Ph.D. on December 23, 2019

Family members have an uncanny ability of “pushing our buttons," especially at this time of year. Here are steps you can take to foster goodwill.

Family members have an uncanny ability of “pushing our buttons," especially at this time of year. Here are steps you can take to foster goodwill.

Spirituality

Four Core Beliefs That Can Control Your Life

Barbara Markway Ph.D. on December 16, 2019

Core beliefs can be self-limiting, tricking your mind into seeing the world as darker and less full of possibility than it really is. You can change these beliefs. Here's how.

Core beliefs can be self-limiting, tricking your mind into seeing the world as darker and less full of possibility than it really is. You can change these beliefs. Here's how.

Pessimism

Learn to Recognize Your Negative Thinking Traps 

Barbara Markway Ph.D. on September 24, 2019

Learn how to free yourself from five of the most common thinking traps.

Learn how to free yourself from five of the most common thinking traps.

Confidence

Two Steps to Build Lasting Self-Confidence

Barbara Markway Ph.D. on September 23, 2019

If you've battled low self-confidence, try this two-step approach.

If you've battled low self-confidence, try this two-step approach.

Confidence

The Best Way to Build Confidence Now

Barbara Markway Ph.D. on August 11, 2019

One of the best ways to build confidence is to treat mistakes as learning experiences. Here's how to get good at failing.

One of the best ways to build confidence is to treat mistakes as learning experiences. Here's how to get good at failing.

Trust

Brené Brown's Netflix Special Busts Six Vulnerability Myths

Barbara Markway Ph.D. on May 13, 2019

In her new Netflix special, Brown explores the myths surrounding vulnerability so people can put this unsuspecting superpower into action.

In her new Netflix special, Brown explores the myths surrounding vulnerability so people can put this unsuspecting superpower into action.

Depression

9 Tips for Loving Someone With Depression

Barbara Markway Ph.D. on May 9, 2019

A what-to-do list if you love someone with depression.

A what-to-do list if you love someone with depression.

Humor

3 Keys to Handling Mistakes

Barbara Markway Ph.D. on April 26, 2019

I know it sounds like something from a sappy motivational poster, but there’s no better way to create a rich and fulfilling life than to get good at failing. Here's how.

I know it sounds like something from a sappy motivational poster, but there’s no better way to create a rich and fulfilling life than to get good at failing. Here's how.

OCD

Isn't Everyone a Little Bit OCD?

Barbara Markway Ph.D. on March 25, 2019

Is everyone a little OCD? The answer may surprise you.

Is everyone a little OCD? The answer may surprise you.

Confidence

You Don’t Have to Be the Best to Get a Confidence Boost

Barbara Markway Ph.D. on March 6, 2019

Confidence isn't about building yourself up in comparison to others. Here's what you can do instead to give yourself a confidence boost today.

Confidence isn't about building yourself up in comparison to others. Here's what you can do instead to give yourself a confidence boost today.

Genetics

The One Question You Must Ask Before Doing DNA Testing

Barbara Markway Ph.D. on February 24, 2019

Knowing your reason for DNA testing helps determine which test to use.

Knowing your reason for DNA testing helps determine which test to use.

Confidence

Five Tips for Forgiving Yourself When Your Confidence Wanes

Barbara Markway Ph.D. on December 27, 2018

Confidence requires action, and inevitably, some of your actions are going to flop. What you need to do then is forgive yourself.

Confidence requires action, and inevitably, some of your actions are going to flop. What you need to do then is forgive yourself.

Confidence

5 Reasons People Have Low Self-Confidence

Barbara Markway Ph.D. on December 7, 2018

Low self-confidence is not your fault, and understanding the causes is the first step in boosting it.

Low self-confidence is not your fault, and understanding the causes is the first step in boosting it.

Anxiety

Two Ways to Make CBT Work More Effectively for Anxiety

Barbara Markway Ph.D. on November 13, 2018

When you're in an anxiety spiral, it can be tough to remember the coping tools you've learned. These simplified strategies will make CBT work better for you during these times.

When you're in an anxiety spiral, it can be tough to remember the coping tools you've learned. These simplified strategies will make CBT work better for you during these times.

Confidence

50 Quick Tips for Boosting Your Confidence

Barbara Markway Ph.D. on November 5, 2018

Have you given up on your goals and dreams because of fear? Try one of these 50 super-simple tips to increase your confidence.

Have you given up on your goals and dreams because of fear? Try one of these 50 super-simple tips to increase your confidence.

Confidence

4 Proven Approaches to Increase Your Confidence Level  

Barbara Markway Ph.D. on October 23, 2018

Stick with science-based therapies to improve your self-confidence.

Stick with science-based therapies to improve your self-confidence.

Confidence

20 Great Questions to Help Increase Your Confidence

Barbara Markway Ph.D. on October 18, 2018

Spend a little time with these questions and watch your confidence climb.

Spend a little time with these questions and watch your confidence climb.

Confidence

How Confident Are You Really?

Barbara Markway Ph.D. on October 13, 2018

Whether it's asking for a raise, walking out on stage, or asking someone out, you need confidence. Take this quiz to see how self-confident you are.

Whether it's asking for a raise, walking out on stage, or asking someone out, you need confidence. Take this quiz to see how self-confident you are.

Confidence

13 Things the Most Confident People Don't Do

Barbara Markway Ph.D. on September 25, 2018

Self-confident people share common habits and thought patterns that help them achieve their goals.

Self-confident people share common habits and thought patterns that help them achieve their goals.