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Women typically do mental tasks better in warm rooms: Heat affects cognition and equality
Women perform better on math and verbal tests at higher temperatures while men perform better at lower temperatures, according to a laboratory study[1] on German …
22+ Verified Psychology Facts and Brain Trivia
Here is a curated list of verified psychology facts and misc. trivia about the brain, mind, and behavior. Have fun reading and learning about your …
How 2 Fake It Till You Make It w/o The Imposter Syndrome
Fake it till you make it – is it what you think it is? Is it really about lying your way to success? What if …
Procrastinating with your Phone? Here’s why & how to stop it.
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 …
Musical Earworms: Why songs stick in the head & how to dispel them
Earworms are those bits of songs that crawl through your mind and find a home in the middle of nowhere and everywhere. You know you …
Learn How to Increase Concentration and Focus while Studying [Scientific Tips]
Concentration is a skill, not a set limit. 5 Psychological factors affect concentration while studying Notice how all of these factors are within your control. …
How to use Social Media Mindfully during COVID-19 lockdowns
Lockdowns and social distancing have virtually eliminated our opportunities to socialize, and that’s a change we have to deal with for the greater good of …
The Coronavirus Mental Health Crisis and its Psychological impact: Research Insights
This article is a summary of recent studies done on the psychological burden and mental health issues emerging from the pandemic. It’ll be updated as …
6 Potent Ways to Reduce Stress during the COVID-19 Pandemic
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, …
Psychology of the COVID-19 pandemic: Social Distancing, Mental Health, Hypocognition
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 …
The Kawaii Effect: Cute things make us careful, focus our attention & motivate Kama Muta
Many of us like to look at cute images and videos on the internet – our mood improves. Instagram is purrfect for that. Turns out, …
Active or Passive? Procrastinating on purpose may boost creativity & productivity
Procrastination – the act of delaying something important – has the potential to cause anxiety, lower performance, reduce productivity, and hamper progress. At the very …
12 Advanced Life Skills For Professionals & Students: Social & Mental Skills
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 …
27 Real Tips to Improve Life Satisfaction, Wellbeing, Mental Health and the Quality of Life
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 …
The Google Effect & Transactive Memory: We remember Where data is more than What it is!
We see memory as something inside the brain – our ability to remember and know things. However, there is a lot more to memory than …
Social Detoxing and Solitude: Alone, Lonely, or Aloneliness?
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. …