self-improvement – Page 2 – Margaretha Madoures

This or that? – The struggle with making decisions

5 Easy strategies that can help you make up your mind. Do you find it hard to be decisive? Whether decisions are small or big, making up your mind can be challenging. The good news: You are definitely not alone with your struggle. Most people face situations in their lives during which they struggle toContinue reading “This or that? – The struggle with making decisions”

Behaviour change made easy!

Wouldn’t it be great if there was a way to make changes to your life without effort? Sounds too good to be true? I have good news for you, there is something that can help you not only start changing things, but also stick to them long-term.

5 evidence-based ways to lower your Mental Load

While it is possible to maintain this state for a short while, the frequent experience of many is that their mental load is nearly constantly at a maximum. Trying to hold on to too many tasks at once is tiring and places the body in an ongoing state of stress. So what can be done to decrease the mental load?

How to deal with “negative” Emotions

Strong emotions are by definition irrational and often messy. Luckily, it is possible to increase one’s own emotional intelligence.

Minimalism for greater Productivity

We are taught that we need more tools to become more efficient. On first inspection this rule sounds reasonable. But does that automatically mean we have more free-time?

Setting Boundaries with Friends (and others you care about)

“It takes a great deal of bravery to stand up to your enemies, but a great deal more to stand up to your friends.”. So how do you do it?

My favourite Books of 2021

My favorite non-fiction Books that I read in 2021 out of over 100 books as a psychologist.

Part 3: The Personality of Success ACCOUNTABILITY

We all strive to succeed in life. Whether that is professional success or success in other areas or our life. Certain personality traits have been linked to a greater likelihood of success (Di Fabio, Palazzeschi & Palazzeschi, 2009). This is independent of predispositions or “being talented”. In this three-part series I will try to offerContinue reading “Part 3: The Personality of Success ACCOUNTABILITY”

Part 2: Personality of Success EMPOWERMENT

Empowerment is essential for our success, because a lack of it will make it less likely for us to really try achieving our goals. When we do not believe we are capable of achieving our goals, we are generally less likely to even try, which makes it impossible for us to succeed.

Part 1: The Personality of Success SELF-AWARENESS

Certain personality traits have been linked to a greater likelihood of success. This is independent of predispositions or “being talented”. In this three-part series I will try to offer help in developing three traits that are often acknowledged as influencing the likelihood of success.