Psychological Science & Research Insights
Aditya Shukla
The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted the world with exponentially rising cases, deaths, constant fear & uncertainty, and forced social adjustments like work-from-home, self-quarantine, quarantine, isolation, …
Read more6 Potent Ways to Reduce Stress during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Summary: Social distancing and mental health have a number of interactions (loneliness, uncertainty) that people need to address during a pandemic. Psychological adjustment is hard …
Read morePsychology of the COVID-19 pandemic: Social Distancing, Mental Health, Hypocognition
Many of us like to look at cute images and videos on the internet – our mood improves. Instagram is purrfect for that. Turns out, …
Read moreThe Kawaii Effect: Cute things make us careful, focus our attention, & motivate Kama Muta
Procrastination – the act of delaying something important – has the potential to cause anxiety, lower performance, reduce productivity, and hamper progress. At the very …
Read moreActive or Passive? Procrastinating on purpose may boost creativity & productivity
Do you feel like a replaceable cog in the system? Do you feel that someone can do what you are doing cheaper and in much …
Read more12 Advanced Life Skills For Professionals & Students: Social & Mental Skills
Life-Satisfaction is how you evaluate the quality of your life and how happy/satisfied you are with it. People have different ways to evaluate their own …
We see memory as something inside the brain – our ability to remember and know things. However, there is a lot more to memory than …
Read moreThe Google Effect & Transactive Memory: We remember Where data is more than What it is!
Many people disconnect from social activities and seek solitude to improve their well-being. This “Social detox” is a common lifestyle choice when things get overwhelming. …
Read moreSocial Detoxing and Solitude: Alone, Lonely, or Aloneliness?
Humans try to reassure themselves of many things – I am lovable, I am smart, I can do this, I will figure it out. To …
Read moreDo Self-Affirmations Work? Coping With Low Self-esteem & Self-worth
It’s 2020 and the world needs more empathy… so most people think. “Understand it from my point of view and we’ll have a better world,” …
Read moreEmpathy For Similar Negative Experiences DISRUPT Our Understanding Of Others
Our brain is conducive to creative thinking and problem-solving – Literally, and figuratively, making mental connections. The brain is readily equipped with the necessary conditions …
What is emotional intelligence? Emotional intelligence is about people – you & others – thoughts, feelings, intentions, cultures, background, tendencies, sensitivities, habits, etc. It is …
Read moreEmotional Intelligence, Literacy, And Theory (With Ways to Increase EQ)