Self-sabotage often emerges in moments of high stress or emotional threat. When people feel overwhelmed, anxious, or ...

Here is an inquiry I received by one of my readers and my reply: Hello Professor Winter, I recently read an article you wrote back in 2015, titled "Why Do People Behave the Way They Do?" And I just ...

Clearly, there’s been no shortage of analysis, if not handwringing, on how to manage the expectations of the generations ...

In the pursuit of excellence, perfectionism looms as a double-edged sword. On top of being exhausting, it can also lead to self-sabotage in a professional context. As a professional trait, ...

A self-fulfilling prophecy is when a person’s expectations about a situation come true due to changes in their own behavior. It is a psychological phenomenon that can play a role in mental health.

Being a high achiever at work is often synonymous with high standards. High standards set precedents like “I expect to be treated with respect.” But too often, high standards are confused with ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Mark Travers writes about the world of psychology. Imagine someone telling you they know you are going to succeed before you even ...