I’ve been thinking about memes. 2 years ago, I called meme templates, meme phrases, and reel content outsourced cognition – borrowing others’ structured thoughts. Using…
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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 …
Many of us like to look at cute images and videos on the internet – our mood improves. Instagram is purrfect for that. Turns out, …
Procrastination – the act of delaying something important – has the potential to cause anxiety, lower performance, reduce productivity, and hamper progress. At the very …
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 …
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 …
We see memory as something inside the brain – our ability to remember and know things. However, there is a lot more to memory than …
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. …
Highlights Positive self-affirmations are things people say or do to feel adequate, deserving, competent, and efficacious (confident) – I am skilled & worthy. Self-affirming positive …
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,” …
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 …
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. …
While a lot of psychological techniques have a learning curve and take time to make tangible improvements in life, some work within seconds. One of …
A number of psychological findings can be used to improve mathematical understanding and mathematical performance. If you are teaching someone math, use these tips to …
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 …