How to end a relationship without having to dump someone: Jana Hocking
I recently discovered a cheeky psychology trick that was quite brilliant and I thought, “Ooh, I could turn that into a break-up hack.” It wasn’t designed to be used in this way (sorry, Freud!) and it’s a slightly shameless thing to do, if I’m being honest. But I think I might be on to something. […]
How to use the fear of death to live your best life: psychology expert
Westend61 | Westend61 | Getty Images How often do you think about death? The thought of no longer existing is too painful and grim for many to bear and is frequently avoided, but one psychology expert thinks people need to face their fear of death head-on to live more fulfilling lives. “My top tip is […]
Memory researchers share how to never forget someone’s name
It’s time to forgive yourself for forgetting. Two cognitive psychology researchers are debunking common misconceptions about human memory while sharing easy ways to recall different types of information. Dr. Megan Sumeracki and Dr. Althea Need Kaminske say that some forgetfulness is natural because it allows the brain to remember more stuff. Memory is “more like […]
How to talk to children about the Bondi stabbings
In short: Experts warn parents should be on the look out for signs their children may be affected by ongoing news coverage of the Bondi stabbings. Signs to look out for are becoming withdrawn, asking questions, sleep problems or acting out. They encourage parents to be open and reassure children while not dismissing their emotions. […]
Decision making: How to improve the outcomes of your big life choices
LIFE, it could be argued, is like a long game of blackjack. In one common version of this, each person is initially dealt two playing cards. The aim is for your hand to add to 21, or as close to this as you can get without busting. Players can either “stick” with their existing hand […]
How to stop obsessing about work in your free time
It’s an unfortunate reality that once you’re finally out of the office, off the clock, unreachable by the powers that be (your boss), is exactly when you start over analyzing every detail of your work day. You might find that you stress about your job more when you’re laying in bed or watching Netflix than you […]
How to identify and fix workplace ‘vertigo’
If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed with emotion in the office, you might have been experiencing workplace “vertigo,” says Dan L. Shapiro, the director of the Harvard International Negotiation Program. Shapiro is also the author of “Negotiating the Nonnegotiable.” Vertigo often happens when you’re negotiating a raise or pitching an idea and met with unexpected feedback […]
I’ve spent 20 years studying how to raise successful kids—the most ‘overlooked’ skill parents should teach
As a psychologist, I’ve spent nearly 20 years studying how to care for and raise good humans. The overlooked skill I always tell new parents to teach is inner efficiency. Inner efficacy is an individual’s belief in their own capacity to do what it takes to meet their goals. Self-esteem might say, “I’m amazing!” but […]
TED-Ed: How to get motivated even when you don't feel like it
… to actually do it can be difficult. Why is motivation so fickle? Explore intrinsic and extrinsic motivation, and dig into how these forces contribute … Source link
What to say instead of ‘you can do anything’
Jose Luis Pelaez Inc | Digitalvision | Getty Images Despite your instincts, telling your child that they can do “anything” can be counterproductive. “‘You can do anything,’ is positive, but it’s very generalized,” according to Joanna North, a consultant psychotherapist. “I think that we need to draw it down to specifics for children, and [find] […]