Psychology Today | 31.07.2026 02:14
Have you ever tried to do something and failed, only to have someone say, "Try harder," or "Use more willpower?" If you have, chances are that didn't help, and possibly only made you feel worse? Well-intentioned or not, that type of suggestion reveals a profound lack of knowledge about how the brain works, and not only does it impede finding solutions, but it may also lead to self-blame and stigma around mental health and illness.
