Nowadays, we have moved to the light reading of websites and have left behind the deep reading of books and journals. As information becomes more and more web-based, so too does the attention of the younger generations. We rely on the internet to give us everything, from news to research,…
It is much easier to make decisions for others than to follow the advice we give out so readily. Science reveals the real reason why. But why is it so easy to make decisions for others and yet so exhausting when we try to make good choices ourselves? It seems…
Have you ever thought that feeling bad might, in fact, benefit you in some ways? Positive thinking is currently one of the most popular concepts in psychology, as it seems to promote a number of different effects, such as elevating some of the symptoms of mental illness. However, in a…
Are you 20-something-year-old and do you often feel bored? Psychology says you are not alone. Turning 20 marks the beginning of your life as an official adult. By this time, most people expect to know exactly what it is that you want out of life, and by that time most people…
What is an authentic person? And how are authentic people different to everyone else? An authentic person is much more genuine and honest about who they are and what they believe in. They are unique because they don’t let others influence their decisions and opinions, and they don’t take criticism…
Selfie addiction can be directly linked to psychopathic behaviours and tendencies, a new study has found. We’re all guilty of indulging in the excessive vanity of the ‘selfie’, some even go as far as shamelessly taking selfies in public places. Smartphones are made for it; with the introduction of the…
Throughout my years of living on this planet and dealing with some of the most unbearable people I have ever met, I very quickly found that the silent treatment is a very valuable weapon to have in your holster. It’s a quick way to make someone realise that they are…
Are you feeling that you're far away from your true purpose in life? It seems like lately we get so caught up in or jobs that we just don’t give ourselves the time to really pursue our real dreams. We are so focused on our careers and progressing that our…
