Feeling down? Read this. — Hey there, you may not know me, but I’ve written this letter specifically for you. Yes, you. I know you’re feeling pretty down right now and that your current situation makes the world seem like a shitty gutter full of misery. So I’ve decided to sit down and write you…

The way you see the world defines how you behave in it. — Mindset is a set of values, beliefs, and assumptions that determine the way you think and, therefore, the way you act. By mindset, people usually refer to a person’s perception — how they see the world. Your perception of the world around can differ from seeing everything as positive, negative…

This phrase is often used as encouragement, but it is the worst advice you can listen to. Here’s why. — If you ever felt unhappy with your life, chances are that someone has told to “just be yourself” or “accept yourself the way you are”. The usual idea behind “just accept yourself” is that you shouldn’t care about other people’s opinion. So your close friends and family will encourage you to use this phrase as a personal “fuck you” to the haters.

There’s a real way to unleash the “cool”, in a way that’s not destructive or harmful. — Fight Club is one of those movies that gets you thinking; not only is it considered a cult classic, it influences how people think about their lives and society in general. It has a dark and gritty style with a pessimistic undertone, and often makes it seem like the urban…

It’s the mindset that makes a hero, not their powers. — Superhero movies have been all the rage for the past decades. There’s a good reason for that: these universes, dominated by Marvel and DC Comics, offer a great insight into the psychology behind how people deal with loss and trauma. Fans often compare superheroes and argue who would win in…

Understanding how this statement holds true, despite being overused and often misunderstood. — Most of us have heard this phrase a number of times but never gave it much thought. We brushed it off convinced it was just something our friends and family tell us to make us feel better. Later on, we tried it and wished for something. We wished hard with…