"The man deaf to the voice of poetry is a barbarian," wrote Goethe. We live in a society that has supposedly turned away from barbarism, yet we read …
The psychological profile of those who meddle in the relationships of the others
We all have an opinion. It is wise to know when to express it and when to shut up. In fact, when it comes to matters as personal as relationships, the …
Flat attention: How does society urge us to consume life, instead of enjoying it?
Today we are more informed than ever, but we know less. We have more data, but we are less critical. We pay attention to a greater number of events, …
The feelings of emptiness told firsthand by those who have experienced it
Traditionally it is believed that the feelings of emptiness are unique to those who suffer from mental disorders such as depression. However, the …
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3 secrets for learning self-control, according to psychological research
Self-control is a necessary skill in our day to day life. It is what allows us to bite our tongue before insulting a person, what drags us to the gym …
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Fundamental attribution error: blaming people by forgetting the context
We tend to think that most events do not happen by chance, but have a logical explanation. That is why we look for reasons that explain the actions of …
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Cooling-off period, the secret weapon to not regret your decisions
In 1972, the United States Federal Trade Commission passed a law that any door-to-door sale had to be accompanied by a written statement informing the …
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