Psychological Science & Research Insights
Most of us procrastinate, and more often than not, we choose our phones over important pending work. Why do we do that? Why do we …
Read moreProcrastinating with your Phone? Here’s why & how to stop it.
Lockdowns and social distancing have virtually eliminated our opportunities to socialize, and that’s a change we have to deal with for the great good of …
Read moreUse Social Media Mindfully during COVID-19 lockdowns to improve Well-being
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?
Empathy is generally regarded as a valuable skill in managing and nurturing social and professional relationships. It’s central to helping others and improving social dynamics. …
Read moreHow Empathy Fails Us: In-group/Out-group Negativity & Emotional Burn-Out
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 …
Read morePeople Believe In Astrology To Cope With Stress, Uncertainty, & Conflict
The mobile phone scrolling posture – Head down, finger on the mobile screen, and micro-expressions on the face – is an iconic human posture. That’s …
Read moreThe Effect Of Social Media On Mental Health And Well-being
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 …
Read moreThe Effect of Reading Fiction on The Brain: Do Books Increase Empathy?
There are several ways to influence and persuade people, but this post will only focus on persuasion and motivation for adopting pro-environmental behaviors. Environmental awareness …
Read morePro-Environmental Behavior: Herd Mentality Motivates, Money Does Not
This is a long article with tonnes of research and explanations for factors related to the concept of ugly. I have detailed research insights on …
Read moreThe Beautiful Science of Ugliness Reveals Ugly Truths About How we Judge Others
Picture this: A bunch of unique looking headbanging people listening to heavy music; entering a whirlpool of human collision in front of their favorite artist; …
Read moreThe Social Psychology Of Heavy Metal & Rock Music: Research On Metalheads
If you are like most people, you must’ve wondered if you are weird. What a contradiction, right? Most people? Why would you be weird if …
Read moreAm I Weird? Yes, You Are. And That’s As Normal As You Can Be.
It really works. You can fake it till you make it. You can fake a smile to become happier. After analyzing 138 studies, researchers have …
Read moreThe scientific truth behind ‘Fake it till you make it’