Why Did Humans Evolve Pattern Recognition Abilities?
Evolution necessitates economical and reliable brain mechanisms in some environmental contexts. These mechanisms emerge as a response to patterns in the environment or enable us …
16 Ways To Train & Increase Your Empathy (and why we lose it)
Empathy is a desirable human trait and it is central to relationships, community well-being, and professional growth. In what people call emotional intelligence – the …
Stop/Control Negative Thoughts With Cognitive Defusion & Cognitive Restructuring Techniques
Everyone has negative thoughts at some point in time. Even psychologically healthy people have a fair amount of negative thoughts about themselves and others. And …
People Believe In Astrology To Cope With Stress, Uncertainty, & Conflict
It’s fascinating to understand why people believe in astrology. The answer is not so obvious, but it is quite simple. There are many ways to …
How Social Media affects Mental Health, Behavior, & Wellbeing
The psychology of social media (research summary) Social media allows a way to manipulate how you present yourself. Many choose to show an overly positive, …
The Effect of Reading Fiction on The Brain: Do Books Increase Empathy?
There is some debate on whether reading literary fiction has any effect on the brain. Can reading improve empathy, mentalizing (being aware of one’s and …
Brain-Based Learning: Theory, Strategies, And Concepts
One of the strongest applications of research in psychology, neuroscience, and cognitive science is brain-based learning. It allows us to leverage research on how the …
3 Stupidly Useless, Pointless & Amazing Facts About the Human Brain
After a series of long & detailed posts, let me share something fun and amusing. Let’s look at 3 amazingly surprising and interesting quirks of …
Pro-Environmental Behavior: Herd Mentality Motivates, Money Does Not
There are several ways to influence and persuade people, and the need of the 21st century is to use that to motivate pro-environmental behaviors. Environmental …
7 Proven and Practical Emotional Regulation Skills & Techniques [How-To]
We all experience emotions with a huge subjective component. Most of us can recognize the emotions we experience, and sometimes we don’t know what to …
The Einstellung Effect: Why Experts Lack Creativity And Problem Solving Skills
Speaking anecdotally, have you ever had an interaction with a professional who has a vast amount of experience but ultimately failed to offer a smart …
Is Yoga An Effective Form Of Treatment For Depression? Recent Research Reviews Give A Resounding Yes.
Yoga is quite a popular choice when it comes to improving the quality of life, coping with mental health issues, and increasing the amount of …
Third Person Self-Talk Is An Effective Way To Reduce Anxiety And Regulate Emotions
Research shows[1] that self-talk, when done in 3rd person, can be an effective method of emotional self-regulation that can reduce anxiety. Converting your anxious/negative thoughts …
Biophilia: Sensory Contact With Nature Can Improve Your Overall Well-being & Mental Health
Do you like it when you are surrounded by nature? Do you have a primeval desire to connect with nature? Most of us would answer …
You Procrastinate Because Of Emotions, Not Laziness. Regulate Them To Stop Procrastinating!
There are two trains of thought – One leads to procrastination and one leads to motivation. And somewhere in between, there is a junction called …
16 Worst and Best Study Tips, Techniques & Habits [How-To]
We’ll first begin with the worst study habits and then look at the best study habits & tips. This is your ultimate guide on how …