
Ricky Derisz
Author exploring the soul of self-development, the mystery of existence, and the heartful path to maximising the human potential. Get your free copy of my book, Mindsets for Mindfulness, for practical guidance to overcome the ego on the journey of growth. More at MindThatEgo.com and on YouTube.
194 articles
Articles by Ricky

Stories
Ikigai: The Japanese Philosophy for Purposeful Living
Feb 9, 2025
Self-Development
How Can You Apply Erik Erikson's Stages of Development?
Dec 12, 2024
Relationships
4 Signs You've Found a Kindred Spirit, Not a Soulmate
Dec 12, 2024
Goalcast Originals
Shadow Work: Learning From Jealousy And Envy
Dec 11, 2024
Goalcast Originals
What Is Intrinsic Motivation? 8 Science-Based Steps To Boost Your Productivity
Dec 11, 2024
Uplifting News
Here Are Questions To Ask Yourself To Be Certain Before Getting Married
Dec 11, 2024
Goalcast Originals
Here Are 5 Questions You Can Ask Yourself To Know If You're Ready For Children
Dec 11, 2024
Mindset
Extrinsic Motivation: What Is It and What Are the Benefits?
Dec 11, 2024
Diet & Exercise
Developing Self-Discipline: A Comprehensive Guide
Dec 11, 2024
Self-Development
What is Cognitive Bias? How To Wave Goodbye To Mental Distortions
Dec 11, 2024
Physical Health
How to Stop Drinking Alcohol: Curb Your Drinking With These 6 Tips
Dec 11, 2024
Mindset
SMART Goals: A Complete Guide To Achieving Your Dreams
Dec 11, 2024
Emotional Health
What is Shadow Work And What Is The Benefit of It?
Dec 11, 2024
Self-Development
Wim Hof: The Iceman’s Heroic Journey To Warming The Hearts of Millions
Dec 11, 2024
Self-Development
Integrity Meaning: 4 Steps To Developing Character
Dec 11, 2024
Motivation
Social Exchange Theory: Psychology's Most Powerful Relationship Hack, Explained
Dec 11, 2024
Mental Health
Time Anxiety: Your Relationship With The Clock Dictates Your Happiness
Dec 11, 2024
Creativity
A 9-Step Guide For Dealing With Creative Overwhelm And Too Many Ideas
Dec 11, 2024
Creativity
How to (Actually) Finish A Creative Project
Dec 11, 2024
Relationships
How Soon Is Too Soon to Move In? The 5 Most Important Questions to Answer
Dec 11, 2024
Mental Health
Is Golf Addiction a Risk to Your Health?
Dec 11, 2024
Relationships
How To Deal With Manipulative Behavior in Relationships
Dec 11, 2024
Spiritual Health
How To Apply The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success
Dec 11, 2024
Mindset
Tim Robbins: 4 Ways To Apply The Actor’s Empowered Mindset
Dec 11, 2024
Mindset
6 Actors Who Captured Transformative Leadership On the Big Screen (And What You Can Learn From Them)
Dec 11, 2024
Emotional Health
Why Your Negative Emotions Are Not Problems Needing to Be Solved
Dec 11, 2024
Emotional Health
The 5 Practical Steps To Create A Truly Effective Self-Care Routine
Dec 11, 2024
Goalcast Originals
What Is Mindfulness? A Guide To Starting (Or Restarting) Your Mindfulness Practice
Dec 11, 2024
Mental Health
Flow State: How to Get Into It & How to Benefit from It
Dec 11, 2024
Productivity
Working Remotely: Being Productive While Working From Home
Dec 11, 2024
Self-Development
How to Write A Gratitude Journal
Dec 11, 2024
Entrepreneurs
Side Hustle Ideas To Make Money Or Start A Passion Project — A Practical Guide
Dec 11, 2024
Mental Health
High Functioning Depression: What Is It & What Are The Symptoms?
Dec 11, 2024
Marriage
What Is Sleep Divorce & Is It Bad for Marriage?
Dec 11, 2024
Mental Health
Are You and the People You Love Hallucinating? The Answer Might Surprise You
Dec 11, 2024
Mental Health
Suffering From Anxiety? Here’s the Aspect of Your Life You Need to Pay Closer Attention To
Dec 11, 2024
Mental Health
City Living May Hurt Your Wellbeing More Than You Think - Here’s How to Fix That
Dec 11, 2024
Mental Health
Why Can’t I Sleep? The Main Causes and Solutions to Sleep Problems, Explained
Dec 11, 2024
Relationships
Are You in Love? These 5 Proven Signs Will Help You Know for Sure
Dec 11, 2024
Emotional Health
Why Am I So Emotional? The Real Reason May Inspire a Huge Change
Dec 11, 2024
Goalcast Originals
You're Not Looking For A Partner, You're Looking For A Lost Part Of Yourself
Nov 5, 2024
Emotional Health
How To Combat Body Image Issues Without Actually Changing Your Body
Nov 5, 2024
Family
Understanding The Four Parenting Styles To Become A Better Parent
Nov 5, 2024
Goalcast Originals
What is Imposter Syndrome? Warning Signs And 8 Ways To Overcome Fears Of Inadequacy
Nov 5, 2024
Self-Development
Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP): Change Your Mind With These 5 Powerful Techniques
Nov 5, 2024
Self-Development
What Is Positive Psychology? 3 Core Practices To Boost Wellbeing
Nov 5, 2024
Heartbreak
Narcissistic Relationships: How To Spot One And How To Deal With It
Nov 5, 2024
Motivation
How to Save Money: 7 Tips to Start Saving Now
Nov 5, 2024
Self-Development
How to Overcome Social Anxiety With This Four-Step System
Nov 5, 2024
Motivation
Sacral Chakra: How to (Playfully) Heal a Blocked Sacral Chakra
Nov 5, 2024
Mental Health
What Does Depression Feel Like? Common Symptoms And My Personal Story
Nov 5, 2024
Self-Development
What Is Neurodiversity? Meaning & Examples
Nov 5, 2024
Mental Health
How to Calm Down: 8 Tips to Calm Your Nerves
Nov 5, 2024
Diet & Exercise
Intuitive Eating: A Complete Guide to Eating Intuitively
Nov 5, 2024
Emotional Health
Compassion Fatigue: What is it?
Nov 5, 2024
Mental Health
Can Microdosing Psychedelics Boost Your Mental Health?
Nov 5, 2024
Spiritual Health
The Psychology and Spirituality Causes Of An Identity Crisis
Nov 5, 2024
Mental Health
How To Overcome Paranoid Thinking: A Personal Story
Nov 5, 2024
Mental Health
A Goal Setting Guide For Depression
Nov 5, 2024
Motivation
When Does Daydreaming Become A Problem?
Nov 5, 2024
Mental Health
How Slowness Improves Your Quality of Life
Nov 5, 2024
Mental Health
Is It Possible To Thrive After A Mental Illness?
Nov 5, 2024
Mental Health
Maladaptive Daydreams: How To Stop Getting Lost In The World of Imagination
Nov 5, 2024
Mental Health
5 Steps to Apply The Wisdom of Internal Family Systems Therapy to Your Own Life
Nov 5, 2024
Relationships
Does Absence Make the Heart Grow Fonder? How to Find the Balance of Time Together and Time Apart
Nov 5, 2024
Self-Development
When Grief Is Hard to Detect and Harder to Feel
Nov 5, 2024
Self
Chris Gardner Beyond the Pursuit of Happyness: The Work Begins
Jun 18, 2024
Mental Health
Are You Being Emotionally Abused? Here Are The Signs To Look Out For
Jun 18, 2024
Emotional Health
The Growth Mindset: 10 Steps To Move Past Limitations And Fulfill Your Potential
Jun 18, 2024
Mindset
9 Logical Fallacies That You Need to Know To Master Critical Thinking
Jun 17, 2024
Self-Development
Human Design: The Art Of Being A Projector
Jun 17, 2024
Relationships
Avoidant Attachment Style: How to Identify and Overcome A Fear of Intimacy
Jun 17, 2024
Goalcast Originals
How To Get Over A Breakup: 9 Practical Steps To Heal Your Heart
Jun 17, 2024
Dating
The 3 Main Signs You’re a Hopeless Romantic (and Why That’s Not a Bad Thing)
May 15, 2024
Emotional Health
How Emotionally Intelligent People Cultivate the Power of Skilled Niceness
May 15, 2024
Meditation
Why You Should Be Using Reflective Meditation for Accelerated Growth
May 15, 2024
Dating
4 Ways to Fall in Love Without Losing Your Independence
May 15, 2024
Self-Development
Overcoming These 4 Common Ego Traits Will Enrich Your Relationships
May 15, 2024
Self-Development
6 Ways Your Ego Deceives You -- and How to Beat It by Revealing Them
May 15, 2024
Mindset
Simplifying Isn’t Sacrifice: How to Enrich Your Life by Embracing Less
May 15, 2024
Dating
Cupid’s Timeline: How to Avoid the Relationship Trap of Future Obsession
May 15, 2024
Self-Development
How Comparing Yourself to Others Can Be Positive Motivation
May 15, 2024
Dating
5 Ways Perfectionism Damages Romantic Relationships
May 15, 2024
Mindset
What Are the Four Dimensions of Love -- and How Do You Reach Them?
May 15, 2024
Meditation
I Took a Break From Meditation and the Results Surprised Me
May 15, 2024
Mindset
Your Imagination Isn't a Waste of Time -- It's a Secret Weapon
May 15, 2024
Self-Development
My Journey From Panic to Public Speaking
May 15, 2024
Friends
How I'm Cultivating Intimacy Outside of Romance
May 15, 2024
Heartbreak
I Lost My Identity in My Relationship -- Then I Found Myself in the Breakup
May 15, 2024
Emotional Health
These Are the Two Types of Forgiveness You Need to Move on
May 15, 2024
Mindset
When Mindfulness Backfires: The Ego-Trap of Inauthenticity
May 15, 2024
Emotional Health
How I Conquered Social Anxiety by Assuming Positive Intent
May 15, 2024
Spiritual Health
Are Meditation Apps Missing the Point of Mindfulness?
May 15, 2024
Self-Development
The 6 Stages of Change To Create the Life You Want
May 15, 2024
Heartbreak
How to Tell if It's Too Soon to Move on From Your Breakup
May 15, 2024
Mental Health
Struggling With Your Mental Health During the Holidays? Try This
May 15, 2024
Emotional Health
How Can Boundary Setting Turn a Toxic Friendship Into a Healthy One?
May 15, 2024
Goalcast Originals
Split Decisions: Is Your Relationship Really Over or Does It Just Need Work?
May 15, 2024
Goalcast Originals
Resentment and Anxiety Hurt Your Relationship--Here's How Shadow Work Can Fix It
May 15, 2024
Goalcast Originals
Self-Isolation As A Couple : Here Are 7 Helpful Tips To Get You Through It
May 15, 2024
Goalcast Originals
4 Ways Self-Isolation Tests The Quality Of Your Relationship
May 15, 2024
Goalcast Originals
6 Questions To Ask Yourself About Your Relationship If You're Wondering About Its Potential
May 15, 2024
Goalcast Originals
The Hero And The Villain: Narcissists Deserve Empathy Too
May 15, 2024
Goalcast Originals
Discussion v.s Debate: The Secret of Interpersonal Communication
May 15, 2024
Goalcast Originals
Your Personal Growth Will Upset People--Don't Make These Mistakes
May 15, 2024
Goalcast Originals
Is Romance Your Higher Power? When Falling In Love Becomes Toxic
May 15, 2024
Goalcast Originals
Here Are 6 Self-Actualized Traits Mistaken For Narcissism
May 15, 2024
Goalcast Originals
Here Are Myths About Aging That You Shouldn’t Believe If You Want A Better Life
May 15, 2024
Goalcast Originals
5 Perfect Parent Myths You Need To Stop Believing Right Now
May 15, 2024
Goalcast Originals
How To Practice Self-Love When You Have Low Self-Esteem
May 15, 2024
Emotional Health
How to Achieve Self-Actualization: A Complete Guide
May 15, 2024
Meditation
How To Improve Self-Awareness: A Comprehensive And Practical Guide
May 15, 2024
Mental Health
Toxic Friends: 6 Signs of a Toxic Friendship, and When To Call It Quits
May 15, 2024
Diet & Exercise
Intermittent Fasting: A Complete Guide on How to Intermittent Fast
May 15, 2024
Emotional Health
Chakras | A Complete Guide to the 7 Chakras and their Meanings
May 15, 2024
Self-Development
The True Meaning Of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs
May 15, 2024
Self-Development
The Value Of Introspection For Personal And Spiritual Growth
May 15, 2024
Motivation
How to Find Inner Peace: 7 Steps to Achieving Inner Happiness in Everyday Life
May 15, 2024
Self-Development
What is Confirmation Bias? Widen Your Perspective By Challenging Your Existing Beliefs
May 15, 2024
Self-Development
Sphere of Influence: How To Apply This Life-Changing Coaching Tool
May 15, 2024
Spiritual Health
Crown Chakra: Everything You Need to Know About The Seventh Chakra
May 15, 2024
Emotional Health
Learned Helplessness: What Is It And How Can You Overcome It?
May 15, 2024
Success
Nonverbal Communication: Meaning and Examples
May 15, 2024
Self-Development
Hero's Journey: A Guide to Becoming The Hero Of Your Story
May 15, 2024
Spiritual Health
Third Eye Chakra: How to Open Your 3rd Eye
May 15, 2024
Productivity
Writer's Block: 7 Tips to Help You Overcome Writing Blocks
May 15, 2024
Self-Development
Human Design: Understanding Which Type You Are
May 15, 2024
Spiritual Health
The Root Chakra: 6 Practical Steps To Unleash This Primal Energy Center
May 15, 2024
Motivation
Microlearning: Supercharge Your Learning By Doing Less
May 15, 2024
Self-Development
The 5 Stages of Change - And How To Apply Them
May 15, 2024
Diet & Exercise
Vegan Diet: A Beginners Guide to Veganism
May 15, 2024
Self-Development
The Art Of Being A Human Design Generator
May 15, 2024
Self-Development
Fundamental Attribution Error: Definition & Examples
May 15, 2024
Self-Development
Are You a Bad Leader? You're Probably Missing This One Critical Skill
May 15, 2024
Emotional Health
Breathwork Training and Techniques
May 15, 2024
Dating
What Does It Mean to Be In a Romantic Friendship?
May 15, 2024
Meditation
Hygge Meaning: What is the Danish Secret to Living a Happy, Healthy, Hygge, Lifestyle?
May 15, 2024
Relationships
Social Wellness: What Is It & Why Is It Important?
May 15, 2024
Mindset
Open-Mindedness: 5 Practical Steps To Open Your Mind
May 15, 2024
Dating
How To Rebuild Trust In A Relationship: A 4-Step Process to Regain Trust
May 15, 2024
Self-Development
Dopamine Fasting: What Is It & How Does It Work?
May 15, 2024
Career Growth
John Wooden's Pyramid of Success: How to Use It
May 15, 2024
Career Growth
7 Habits of Successful People You Need to Know
May 15, 2024
Mental Health
What Is an Empath? A 13-Step Guide to Thriving as a Highly Sensitive Person
May 15, 2024
Relationships
What Is a Sapiosexual? 6 Signs You’re Attracted to Intelligence
May 15, 2024
Dating
What Is Love Addiction? Why It’s Different from Codependency, and How To Recover
May 15, 2024
Emotional Health
Projection Psychology: How Your Thoughts Project Onto the Canvas of the World
May 15, 2024
Emotional Health
What Is a Dark Empath, How Can You Avoid Them and Why Are They So Dangerous?
May 15, 2024
Self-Development
Intimacy vs. Isolation: The Most Important Balancing Act of Adult Development
May 15, 2024
Self-Development
Machiavellianism: Where Do You Rank On This Dark Personality Trait?
May 15, 2024
Mental Health
Is Binge Watching Bad For Your Mental Health?
May 15, 2024
Motivation
Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi’s Theories Can Change Your Life
May 15, 2024
Motivation
Logotherapy: A Complete Guide to This Powerful Framework for Growth
May 15, 2024
Relationships
Victim, Rescuer, Persecutor: How To Stop The Karpman Drama Triangle
May 15, 2024
Emotional Health
What Does It Mean To Intellectualize Emotions?
May 15, 2024
Dating
Why Handling Reactivity Is Essential For Healthy Romance
May 15, 2024
Self-Development
The Persona: Why Growth Means Removing The Mask You Show To The World
May 15, 2024
Self-Development
Is Astrology Really Useful For Self-Development?
May 15, 2024
Creativity
How To Boost Your Dream Recall For Higher Creativity
May 15, 2024
Exercise
How to Handle Gym Anxiety to Reach Your Fitness Goals
May 15, 2024
Motivation
The Hidden Source of Regret (And How To Overcome It)
May 15, 2024
Mental Health
What Is the Opposite of Depression? The Answer Will Surprise You
May 15, 2024
Self-Development
How Much Vanity Is Healthy? You May Be Shocked By The Answer
May 15, 2024
Motivation
Is Social Isolation Affecting Your Mental Health? There's a Term For That
May 15, 2024
Motivation
Why Talking About Your Feelings Boosts Psychological Resilience
May 15, 2024
Mindset
Are You Unhappy? It’s Probably Because You’re Failing at This One Key Task
May 15, 2024
Self-Development
Here's Why You Might Not Be Progressing In Life As Fast as You Should Be
May 15, 2024
Self-Development
Are You Being Yourself or Who You Think You Should Be? The Answer Will Define Your Happiness
May 15, 2024
Self-Development
Are You Feeling Lost in Life? Chances Are You’ve Failed To Do This One Crucial Task
May 15, 2024
Mental Health
Is Stress Ruining Your Life? If You Don’t Understand How It Operates, You’ll Never Defeat It
May 15, 2024
Self-Development
'Dark Curiosity' May Be Hurting You - Here's How to Tell and What to Do
May 15, 2024
Dating
One Feeling Can Help Fix Your Relationship - But It Might Be Too Difficult to Try
May 15, 2024
Mental Health
How to Tell if 'Political Correctness' Is Hurting Your Mental Health
May 15, 2024
Heartbreak
5 Signs You’re in a Toxic Relationship, and What Steps To Take Next
May 15, 2024
Relationships
'Fexting' Sounds Like a Dirty Word - And It Can Make Your Relationship Messier Than You Think
May 15, 2024
Relationships
3 Ways to Beat Relationship Boredom
May 15, 2024
Mindset
Toxic Masculinity: What It Means, How To Fight It
May 15, 2024
Relationships
What Are SMART Goals and How Can They Improve Your Relationship?
May 15, 2024
Friends
Are You in a One-Sided Relationship? 3 Steps to Heal or Let Go
May 15, 2024
Marriage
How Soon Is Too Soon to Propose? Signs You’re Ready to Pop the Question
May 15, 2024
Relationships
Signs Of A Karmic Relationship, And How to Use One For Spiritual Growth
May 15, 2024
Relationships
Demisexuality: When Emotional Bonds Are Essential For Sexual Attraction
May 15, 2024
Relationships
Are You In Love? Or Is It Limerence?
May 15, 2024
Emotional Health
Oedipus Complex: Breaking Down Sigmund Freud's Most Twisted Theory
May 15, 2024
Marriage
A Six-Step Path to Recover from the Trauma of Infidelity
May 15, 2024
Relationships
Common Signs and Steps to Overcome Clinginess in Relationships
May 15, 2024
Purpose
The Spiritual Meaning Of Seeing 222 and Its Significance in Love and Life
May 15, 2024
Mindset
Dark Triad vs. Light Triad: How To Know You're 'A Good Person' (And What to Do If You're Not)
May 15, 2024
Mental Health
High Thoughts: What Are They, and Are They Possible While Sober?
May 15, 2024
Mindset
Use The Three Ws of Goal Setting To Set Meaningful Goals
May 15, 2024
Spiritual Health
Wabi-Sabi: 6 Life-Changing Methods to Embrace Imperfection
May 15, 2024
Relationships
Weaponized Incompetence: How to Respond to the Subtle Manipulation Tactic
May 15, 2024
Spiritual Health
The Basic Principles of Feng Shui: The Philosophy Much, Much Deeper Than Interior Design
May 15, 2024
Emotional Health