The rise of consumerism has made us think that we live in a materialistic society. When our happiness depends on what we possess and what we are able …
The pain hurts more, if we believe that a person hurt us on purpose
Pain is not an objective experience - or at least not as objective as we think. There are many psychological factors that can amplify or reduce pain. …
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If you want to change, focus on what remains the same
We usually think of change as a break. A revolution. A radical transformation. The problem is that sometimes that conception of change frightens and, …
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Psychological Reactance: Why we don’t like to be told what we have to do
Imagine that you have gone on a diet and you ask your partner to support you and help you eat in a healthier way. After a few days, having a dinner at …
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Rudeness is as contagious as the flu, according to science
We live in difficult times. Times when it's easy to lose your temper - and composure - letting hostility and rudeness run wide. Times in which insults …
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Accompany in pain, but don’t drown in it
Accompanying is a sign of generosity, but drowning in the pain of others is lack of perspective. Helping others solve their problems is a sign of …
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Motivated Reasoning: When wanting to be right is unreasonable
We like to think that we are rational and reasonable people. Logicals. Objectives. That belief, however, can play against us. It can make us think …
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