Jun 17, 2025
Although often used interchangeably, emotions and feelings are distinct psychological constructs. Emotions are automatic, unconscious bodily responses to internal or external events, such as facial expressions or changes in heart rate, and tend to be short-lived and universal across cultures. In contrast, feelings are the conscious, subjective interpretations of those emotions. They are longer-lasting, shaped by personal experience and culture, and primarily measured through self-reports. While emotions happen to us, feelings are shaped by how we interpret them.
Jan 27, 2025
The Five Sciences of Self: How personal insights create transformative impact, offers a unique and thought-provoking approach to understanding human behavior, blending neuroscience, psychology, and personal development. The book introduces five interconnected “sciences” that include behaviors, motivators, workplace competencies, emotional intelligence and formal axiology.
Jan 24, 2025
10% Happier by Dan Harris is a refreshingly honest, humorous, and insightful memoir that tackles the journey toward mindfulness and meditation from the perspective of someone who was once a skeptic. Harris, a news anchor with ABC, begins with a relatable story about his own panic attack on live television, which sets him on a quest for inner peace.
Jan 24, 2025
I am always looking for inspirational books that not only provide an uplifting message but are based on sound psychological principles. Vicki Lynn King’s Gold is an evocative and compelling exploration of resilience, identity, and the pursuit of purpose.
Jan 24, 2025
Sydney Banks’ The Enlightened Gardener is a profound yet accessible exploration of the principles of human experience, wrapped in a simple narrative about a group of mental health professionals learning from a humble gardener, named Andy.
