Every person carries beliefs that shape the way they see themselves, their future, and what they think they deserve. These beliefs form quietly, often in childhood or through painful experiences, and ...

Within our minds is a complex cognitive system of core beliefs, conditional assumptions, and coping strategies. All of these components work together, leading us to interpret and respond to the things ...

Core beliefs are deeply ingrained beliefs we hold about ourselves, others, the future, and the world. They develop early in life through significant experiences. Core beliefs play a powerful role in ...

Deep down, many of us feel that we’re not as happy as we could be: We feel stuck living a life we don’t want. We feel ashamed of past mistakes, uncertain of how to let them go. We worry about the ...

On May 28, AEI’s Robert Pondiscio hosted the University of Pennsylvania’s Jeremy D. W. Clifton for a discussion of his work on “primal world beliefs” and their relevance for K–12 education. Dr.