Psychological Science & Research Insights
Humans try to reassure themselves of many things – I am lovable, I am smart, I can do this, I will figure it out. To …
Read moreDo Self-Affirmations Work? Coping With Low Self-esteem & Self-worth
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,” …
Read moreEmpathy For Similar Negative Experiences DISRUPT Our Understanding Of Others
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. …
Read moreHow Empathy Fails Us: In-group/Out-group Negativity & Emotional Burn-Out
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 …
Read moreThe Bearer Of Bad News Is Disliked, Here Is How You Deliver It
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 …
Read morePeople Believe In Astrology To Cope With Stress & Conflict
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 …
Read moreThe Effect of Reading Fiction on The Brain: Do Books Increase Empathy?
There are several ways to influence and persuade people, but this post will only focus on persuasion and motivation for adopting pro-environmental behaviors. Environmental awareness …
Read morePro-Environmental Behavior: Herd Mentality Motivates, Money Does Not
This is a long article with tonnes of research and explanations for factors related to the concept of ugly. I have detailed research insights on …
Read moreThe Beautiful Science of Ugliness Reveals Ugly Truths About How we Judge Others
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; …
Read moreThe Social Psychology Of Heavy Metal & Rock Music: Research On Metalheads
I see 4 fundamental flaws in how people think. This is where you begin to start thinking critically about the world. Flaw 1 – A …
Read more4 thinking flaws you should avoid to become more objective and rational
It really works. You can fake it till you make it. You can fake a smile to become happier. After analyzing 138 studies, researchers have …
Read moreThe scientific truth behind ‘Fake it till you make it’
When people mix two languages while speaking, we say that they are code switching. You can call each language a code. Depending on what one …
Read moreCode switching: Why people mix 2 languages together while speaking