There is ample anecdotal evidence that shows listening to a fun lecture or lesson is great for learning. It’s intuitive. Having fun & interactive learning …
Giving bad news isn’t a fun activity, especially if you are giving it to someone you know. It’s an uncomfortable spot and it isn’t pleasant …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
The psychology of social media (research summary) Long article. Table of contents below. The mobile phone scrolling posture – Head down, finger on the mobile …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …