Buying gifts is often anxiety provoking. Psychologists who study gift-giving have identified why some gifts elicit joy, and others polite smiles.
Date Posted: December 3, 2015
Categories: Happiness
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Interestingly, it turns out that what you hate most about lines probably isn't the length of the wait after all.
Dec 3
Categories: Adult psychological development
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This isn’t a how-to guide for narcissists. They don’t need any pointers. This is for all the people who often feel like doormats.
Dec 2
Categories: Happiness, Self-Care / Self Compassion
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Traditionally, the criminal justice system has been focused on ensuring that offenders are suitably punished that the interests and needs of victims are often overlooked. In the case of a murder, what about relatives and friends left behind?
Dec 2
Categories: Forgiveness
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When you send an email, how long should you wait for a response? Is it OK to follow up a day later? If you haven't gotten a response in a week, should you assume you won’t get a reply?
Dec 1
Categories: Workplace Issues
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When it comes to food quality, you get what you pay for, right? Not necessarily. According to a new study, price influences how we judge the quality of foods, but it may not be a true reflection of how good the product is.
Dec 1
Categories: Mindfulness
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Most people think of eating disorders and drug addiction as separate and distinct issues, but as many people who suffer with these maladies know firsthand, there is often significant overlap between the two.
Dec 1
Categories: Addictions, Drug Addiction, Eating Disorders
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The quality and speed of health care can change during peak hours.
Nov 30
Categories: Health / Illness / Medical Issues
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When people think of cheating in a relationship, physical infidelity is usually the first thing that comes to mind. There are however, other less obvious ways spouses can break their marital bond. You may not even realize you're guilty of these.
Nov 30
Categories: Relationships & Marriage
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If you're feeling down at the holidays and have no idea why, the cause may be memories of noteworthy events, a particular loss or personal struggles.
Nov 28
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Some people find the sound of nails on a chalkboard or the rumbling of a snoring spouse irritating, but what if the sound of someone breathing sent you into a fit of rage? This is a reality for many sufferers of misophonia.
Nov 28
Categories: Anxiety, Social Anxiety / Phobia
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Don’t amuse your kids into creative impotence. Constant amusement inhibits imagination. Let them be bored.
Nov 27
Categories: Child Development, Parenting
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A new academic review of the ethical considerations of establishing a social media relationship with a medical professional raises a bevy of issues that should be considered by patients and providers.
Nov 27
Categories: Mental Health Professions
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Our choice of meal affects not just our energy levels, but also our mood and concentration. For people dealing with mental health issues, a healthy diet can even be a path to lower reliance on medication and enhanced functionality. Here are three ...
Nov 26
Categories: Happiness, Health Psychology
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New findings tell us that from a person’s musical taste and ability, we can infer a range of information about their personality and the way that they think.
Nov 26
Categories: Dance Therapy
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Data, data, everywhere. Our brains are being expected to cope with data flowing into them from all directions as our computers, smart phones and connected devices constantly beep, flash and bombard us with information. But is having all of this ...
Nov 25
Categories: Stress Management
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New evidence shows the calming power of reminiscing about happy times
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