How to Disempower Intrusive Thoughts

Intrusive thoughts are involuntary and unpleasant thoughts, images, or ideas that pop into our mind. They are a common symptom in those with anxiety, depression, OCD, and PTSD; however, the truth is most people experience intrusive thoughts from time to time. Common intrusive thoughts are usually associated with aggression, impulsive urges, and sexual imaginations. And (more…)

The Psychology of Impulsive Spending

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There is a lot of overlap between psychology and economics, because both focus on certain aspects of how we make decisions.

When I look at the current state of our economy – especially growing personal debt and low credit scores among consumers – I often wonder what psychological factors are driving this behavior.