The 100% Deal When It Comes to Making Long-Lasting Change
Did you already drop your New Year’s Resolution? It might be too early to drop it, so what is going on? We want to see …
Psychology
The Perfect Paradox: Chasing Perfection Makes You Feel Worse and Procrastinate More, Research Shows
When we feel self-inadequacy, we might try to do more as an attempt to feel better about ourselves. This, however, might result in a vicious …
Analytical Thinkers are More Skeptical About Religious Ideas, Research Shows
Four independent sets of studies show that there is a link between analytical thinking and religious disbelief. The results of the studies are described briefly in this post.
Study: Higher Income is Related to Less Daily Sadness but Not More Daily Happiness
A new large-scale study of over 12,000 participants shows that higher income is associated with less daily sadness but not more daily happiness (Kushlev, Dunn, …
Don’t Fear Responsibility Because ‘With Great Power Comes Great Responsibility’
When we hold others responsible, we expect something from, and in order to expect something from others, we must trust and believe in them. We …
Social Effectiveness Therapy Beats Social Anxiety, Study Shows
At some point in our lives, we all experience symptoms of anxiety. Public speaking or other unfamiliar situations can provoke natural feelings of anxiety. When these …
The Saying ‘I Know How You Feel’ is Flawed, From a Psychologist’s Perspective
Have you ever said to someone, “I know how you feel“? Well, I think most of us have at some point, but do we truly know …
Does Brain Training Work or is it a Waste of Time? This is What Research Shows
Brain training is a hot topic. It’s a million-dollar business and its popularity is still increasing. We have been interested in increasing people’s intelligence since …
Write Down Your Thoughts to Become More Mindful and Consciously Aware
Do you make shopping lists? Do you use your calendar for planning? Or do you otherwise tend to write down your thoughts? Good! Writing things …