About Psychology: Why Waiting for What You Want Is Better for Your Success and Health

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Psychology Psychology Basics Theories Experiments From Kendra Cherry, your Guide to Psychology How are you doing on those New Year's Resolutions? For many of us, sticking to our resolutions can be tough since it means choosing between immediate satisfaction (eating a delicious snack) and delayed gratification (finally shedding those last 10 pounds). According to some experts, this ability to delay gratification can play a critical role in overall life success and well-being. In today's newsletter, we will take a closer look at this ability, why it matters, and how you can improve it.   Delayed Gratification Can you resist temptation? Research suggests that the ability to delay gratification might be critical to success and well-being. Search Related Topics:  delayed gratification  the marshmallow test  instant gratification Theories of Motivation Motivation is the force that guides and maintains goal-oriented behaviors. Learn more about some of the major theories of motivation. Search Related Topics:  motivation  hierarchy of needs  Trait Theory of Personality Trait theory suggests that personality is made up of a number of broad traits. Learn more about this theory and some of the key traits. Search Related Topics:  personality psychology  traits  big five personality dimensions Famous People Who Majored in Psychology Ever wonder which celebs majored in psychology? Here are just a few famous (and infamous) people who studied psychology in college. Search Related Topics:  psychology degrees  psychology majors  psychology trivia Related Searches Email Newsletter Newsletter Templates Want to Learn French Health Psychology Newsletter Ideas Featured Articles Cognitive Psychology Social Psychology History of Psychology Psychology Research Methods Psychotherapy Academic Resources for Psychology Students   More from About.com Sign-up for Shareables! An every-morning rundown of the day in history, headlines and trends produced by your pals at About.com. Please sign up it's free (of course), we think you will like it! Want More From About.com Check out our social page tailored to your interest! This newsletter is written by: Kendra Cherry Psychology Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Psychology newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. If you would like to unsubscribe from all newsletters sent from About.com, please send an email to optout@about.com with "Unsubscribe" as the subject line. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2014 About.com   Must Reads Learn the Basics of Psychology Left-Brain vs. Right-Brain: The Surprising Truth What Can You Do With a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology? 11 Ways to Improve Your Memory IQ or EQ: Which One Is More Important?   Follow me on: Advertisement

About Psychology: How to Keep a New Year's Resolution

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Psychology Psychology Basics Theories Experiments From Kendra Cherry, your Guide to Psychology It's that time of year again! Are you planning to make a resolution for the new year? If so, this week's newsletter focuses on a few tips and ideas that can help you stay on track and achieve your goals in 2015. How to Keep a New Year's Resolution The start of a new year is the perfect time to turn a new page, which is probably why so many people create New Year's Resolutions. Of course, resolutions are much easier to make than to keep. Discover ten tips that might give you a better shot at reaching your goals... Read more The Stages of Change One model of behavior change utilized by physicians and therapists is the Stages of Change approach, which is frequently used to help patients quit smoking, overcome addictions, and give up a variety of other harmful behaviors. Learn more about the stages of change and how this approach can be applied to making a lasting change in your own life... Read more 10 Ways Psychology Can Help You Live a Better Life Do you think that psychology is just for students, academics and therapists? Then think again. Because psychology is both an applied and a theoretical subject, it can be utilized in a number of ways... Read more Famous People Who Majored in Psychology Ever wonder which celebs majored in psychology? Here are just a few famous (and infamous) people who studied psychology in college... Read more Search Related Topics:  psychology degrees  psychology majors  psychology trivia Related Searches Psychology Degree Psychology Programs Applied Psychology Bachelor Psychology Psychology College Featured Articles 5 Key Theories of Motivation The Stages of Psychosexual Development The Trait Theory of Personality 8 Types of Nonverbal Communication Why Was the Milgram Experiment So Controversial? 20 Ways to Boost Your Creativity   More from About.com Sign-up for Shareables! An every-morning rundown of the day in history, headlines and trends produced by your pals at About.com. Please sign up it's free (of course), we think you will like it! Want More From About.com Check out our social page tailored to your interest! This newsletter is written by: Kendra Cherry Psychology Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Psychology newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. If you would like to unsubscribe from all newsletters sent from About.com, please send an email to optout@about.com with "Unsubscribe" as the subject line. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2014 About.com   Must Reads Learn the Basics of Psychology Left-Brain vs. Right-Brain: The Surprising Truth What Can You Do With a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology? 11 Ways to Improve Your Memory IQ or EQ: Which One Is More Important?   Follow me on: Advertisement

About Psychology: Famous People Who Majored in Psychology

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Psychology Psychology Basics Theories Experiments From Kendra Cherry, your Guide to Psychology What do Jon Stewart, Natalie Portman, and Monica Lewinsky have in common? They all majored in psychology in college. In today's newsletter, learn more about some of the famous folks with psychology degrees. Famous People With Psychology Degrees Ever wonder which celebs majored in psychology? Here are just a few famous (and infamous) people who studied psychology in college. Search Related Topics:  psychology degrees  psychology majors  psychology trivia Fromm's Five Character Orientations Erich Fromm's theory of personality described 5 basic character types, 4 of which are unproductive. Learn more about each of the 5 character orientations. Search Related Topics:  erich fromm  personality  theories of personality What Is a Case Study? In psychology, a case study is a type of research that involves doing an in-depth study of a single person or group. Search Related Topics:  case study  psychology research methods  What Is the Trait Theory of Personality Trait theory suggests that personality is made up of a number of broad traits. Learn more about this theory and some of the key traits. Search Related Topics:  personality psychology  traits  big five personality dimensions Related Searches Psychology Degree Psychology Major Psychology Colleges Biology Major Pre Med Major Featured Articles Cognitive Psychology Social Psychology History of Psychology Psychology Research Methods Psychotherapy Academic Resources for Psychology Students   More from About.com Sign-up for Shareables! An every-morning rundown of the day in history, headlines and trends produced by your pals at About.com. Please sign up it's free (of course), we think you will like it! Want More From About.com Check out our social page tailored to your interest! This newsletter is written by: Kendra Cherry Psychology Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Psychology newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. If you would like to unsubscribe from all newsletters sent from About.com, please send an email to optout@about.com with "Unsubscribe" as the subject line. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2014 About.com   Must Reads Learn the Basics of Psychology Left-Brain vs. Right-Brain: The Surprising Truth What Can You Do With a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology? 11 Ways to Improve Your Memory IQ or EQ: Which One Is More Important?   Follow me on: Advertisement