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 …
Emotional Intelligence, Literacy, And Theory (With Ways to Increase EQ)
What is emotional intelligence? Emotional intelligence is about people – you & others – thoughts, feelings, intentions, cultures, background, tendencies, sensitivities, habits, etc. It is …
A 5-Step Mindfulness Grounding Technique To Ease Anxiety & Why Mindfulness Works
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 …
16 Ways To Train & Increase Your Empathy (and why we lose it)
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 …
The Effect of Reading Fiction on The Brain: Do 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 …
Brain-Based Learning: Theory, Strategies, And Concepts
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 …
7 Proven and Practical Emotional Regulation Skills & Techniques [How-To]
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 …
Third Person Self-Talk Is An Effective Way To Reduce Anxiety And Regulate Emotions
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 …
Biophilia: Sensory Contact With Nature Can Improve Your Overall Well-being & Mental Health
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 …
You Procrastinate Because Of Emotions, Not Laziness. Regulate Them To Stop Procrastinating!
There are two trains of thought – One leads to procrastination and one leads to motivation. And somewhere in between, there is a junction called …
The Social Psychology Of Heavy Metal & Rock Music: Research On Metalheads
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; raising …