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 …
Social Capital: Everything you need to know
Social capital is a collection of people networks and relationships connected by shared norms/ideas, values, and behavior that facilitate co-operation & growth. These networks are …
What’s your attachment style? Insights from Attachment Theory
Do you sometimes wonder how some of your friends feel calm and secure in their relationships with others, while another friend can’t seem to get …
Self-construals in social psychology: Finding the self in society
An interesting theory in psychology called the self-construal theory describes how we place ourselves in society. The self as a concept is quite vague, and …
How To Use The Brain to improve Life, Skills, Expertise & Thinking
In this round-up article, I’m going to highlight only the key insights from psychology that will help you use your brain at its highest potential …
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 …
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. …
How Empathy Fails Us: In-group/Out-group Negativity & Emotional Burn-Out
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. …