The Three Most Basic Psychological Needs, and Why We Need to Satisfy Them
Are you aware that psychological need satisfaction is crucial to your well-being, and that it should be one of your biggest priorities? This post will show …
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 …
The Affect Heuristic: How We Feel is How We Think
Do you feel that your emotions control what you think? Or do you find it difficult to be rational when you are emotional?
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 …
People Who Are Consciously Aware of Their Emotions Deal With Them More Effectively, Study Shows
People who are consciously aware of their emotions deal with them more effectively. This idea is supported by a recent survey study by Claudia Subic-Wrana and …
A 100-Year Old Word Repetition Technique is Effective in Reducing the Impact of (Negative) Words
Repeat the word milk for 45 seconds or more (remember to say it out loud), and you will find that the word begins to lose its …