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A collection of summative articles offering an easily readable evaluation of the available literature in subjects related to mental development, self-improvement, mental performance and mental health maintenance.

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Literature review on the human belief system – The science of belief

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“The confidence we have in our beliefs is preposterous, and it is also essential”. Daniel Kahneman This quote by Nobel Prize winner Daniel Kahneman offers a great dichotomy of the phenomenon we refer to as believing. We are driven by the multitude of beliefs that influence our everyday thoughts and behaviours. This is apparent within all the domains of human life that are significantly influenced...

Literature review on stress management – components and methods

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the need of Stress Management The ability to manage incoming stress has always been a central element of growth and success. As seen in society, the most effective and fast-moving individuals all share the unique ability to handle acute stress levels without it influencing their normal functioning. Conversely, there are many who find themselves at the whims of stress and become engulfed in the...

Literature review on emotional resilience (known as emotional control) and the methods to consolidate it

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Emotions – What Are they and How Can We Control Them? On the surface, emotions are a form of reaction all humans display in response to various experiences. They are officially defined as a psychological state involving three distinct components of a subjective experience, a physiological reaction to the experience and a subsequent behavioural or expressive response (Hockenbury & Hockenbury...

Literature review on mental toughness (resilience) and the way to cultivate it

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What is mental toughness? Mental toughness, or resilience, can be understood as responding to aversive stimuli in a constructive and positive way where an individual can retain their psychological integrity despite any apparent hardship or challenge. According to the American Psychological Association, it is defined as the process by which an individual can adapt to difficult life experiences...

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