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You need Psychological Richness for a Good Life, do you have it?

Psychological richness is 1 of 3 primary components of a good life and overall well-being. The other 2 are eudaimonia and hedonia. Eudaimonia (pronounced U-die-mow-nee-ya)…

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Memes are advanced emotions and outsourced thought patterns + they protecc (the psychology of memes)

When you imagine a meme, many of you might imagine a funny image with text related to a moment in the universe with some clear…

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The Loneliness Loop: How to break it and make friends

People go to extreme lengths to counter loneliness. They hug clothes in a closet, talk to themselves and toys, fall in love with an avatar…

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Metacognition & Metamemory Explained: Awareness, Reflection, Learning, and Mental health

If you’ve ever thought about why you made certain decisions in the past, you’ve engaged in metacognition. Metacognition, commonly called “thinking about thinking,” is a…

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Why Did Humans Evolve Pattern Recognition Abilities?

December 4, 2021October 6, 2019
How did human pattern recognition emerge? Insights from Evolutionary psychology

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 …

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16 Ways To Train & Increase Your Empathy (and why we lose it)

September 14, 2022October 1, 2019
16 ways to increase empathy - cover photo

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 …

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Stop/Control Negative Thoughts With Cognitive Defusion & Cognitive Restructuring Techniques

September 24, 2020September 26, 2019
How to stop negative thoughts: Cognitive defusion and 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 …

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The Best Mobile Apps For Education & Fun Learning In Your Free Time

September 24, 2019
Representation of the ubiquity of mobile apps in learning and work

In our tech-filled world, there are so many ways to learn new things. It’s no-longer 2010 so the world of digital learning and education has …

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Use the Advantages of Technology to Sleep Better

August 30, 2019

A special team of experts from Disturbmenot is here to highlight how technology can promote a healthy sleep routine. They’ve also designed a rich infographic …

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People Believe In Astrology To Cope With Stress, Uncertainty, & Conflict

November 15, 2020August 22, 2019
Why do people believe in astrology?

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 …

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How Social Media affects Mental Health, Behavior, & Wellbeing

August 22, 2022August 14, 2019

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, …

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The Effect of Reading Fiction on The Brain: Do Books Increase Empathy?

June 29, 2022August 8, 2019
The effect of reading on the brain: Can 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 …

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Brain-Based Learning: Theory, Strategies, And Concepts

February 8, 2023August 6, 2019

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 …

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3 Stupidly Useless, Pointless & Amazing Facts About the Human Brain

August 25, 2019July 23, 2019
3 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 …

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Pro-Environmental Behavior: Herd Mentality Motivates, Money Does Not

January 30, 2022July 18, 2019
Herd mentality and Intrinsic motivation promotes pro-environmental behavior change

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 …

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7 Proven and Practical Emotional Regulation Skills & Techniques [How-To]

June 22, 2022July 16, 2019
7 proven emotional regulation skills

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 …

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The Einstellung Effect: Why Experts Lack Creativity And Problem Solving Skills

October 30, 2020July 12, 2019
Einstellung effect - Learn to utilize resources correctly to increase productivity

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 …

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5 Ways To Get Rid Of Stress And Anxiety, These Anxiety Remedies Will Make Life Easier [Guest Post]

October 30, 2020July 1, 2019
Relaxing after reducing anxiety and stress - 5 ways

Suffering from stress and anxiety is no joke and should not be underestimated. Many people start having depressive episodes that cannot be controlled at the …

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Is Yoga An Effective Form Of Treatment For Depression? Recent Research Reviews Give A Resounding Yes.

March 30, 2020June 25, 2019
All forms of Yoga work for reducing depressive symptoms

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 …

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Third Person Self-Talk Is An Effective Way To Reduce Anxiety And Regulate Emotions

February 18, 2023June 21, 2019
Third person self-talk is a powerful way to regulate emotions and reduce anxiety

Research shows 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 …

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