In the popular imagination, psychological therapy is often seen as an option limited to those going through a crisis or experiencing emotional problems. However, going to a psychologist is not only …
Marcus Aurelius’s advice: Worry more about your character than your reputation
With the rise of social media and the popularization of concepts like "personal branding," we dedicate a huge amount of time to managing our image and are increasingly concerned about what others …
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Psychology explains why complaining about the heat makes it even more unbearable
It's hot. Really hot. You go outside and someone says, "This is unbearable." You go into a shop and hear, "It gets worse every year." You open social media and it seems like a competition to see who's …
Are you sure difficult people make your life miserable? 3 unexpected benefits of dealing with them
We all know at least one. The coworker who always finds a problem for every solution. The family member who turns every encounter into a battleground. The neighbor who seems to wake up every morning …
Why do you keep things you no longer use? Here are 5 psychological reasons
Do you have clothes in your closet that you haven't worn in years? Or perhaps an unopened box from your last move? Or maybe you're keeping gifts you've never liked? All those objects you keep but …
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Retrospective Visualization: Using the Past to Unlock the Present
We've all experienced writer's block at some point. It can happen before a job interview, when we have to make an important decision, before starting a challenging project, or even when faced with the …
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Spirituality doesn’t make you a better person (and believing it does is dangerous)
In 1977, psychologist John Welwood began to observe a phenomenon that was surprisingly common among people deeply committed to Buddhism and other contemplative practices. Many meditated for hours, …