Coulrophobia. It means a phobia of clowns. Now for some people, even the mention of clowns is enough to trigger a panic attack. But clowns are supposed to be funny and make us laugh? Why then does the mere thought of them send some people into a state of anxiety? What is it about clowns [...]
We all know a person who thinks they are always right – and they are usually the most challenging! Someone who thinks they are always right could have a number of needs, according to psychological studies. Whether it is for selfish reasons, or perhaps they just cannot be proved wrong – sometimes it is simply useless [...]
What makes us happy? The pursuit of happiness is an age-old question. In fact, the psychology of happiness is a topic for much debate amongst experts. Some say chasing happiness can be self-defeating. Others believe living a meaningful life to be the key. Even the greatest minds of history have taken a stab at defining [...]
If you are living with a sanguine temperament, you are one of the best people to be around! A sanguine temperament is one of four temperaments, developed from one of the world’s oldest types of personality theory. These four temperaments are based on an ancient medical concept – humourism. Humours refer to bodily fluids that [...]
Feeling a bit lost? Lacklustre? You may have decision fatigue. But, if you are suffering any of these signs, here are a few ways you can avoid it. Have you ever heard of decision fatigue? What even is it anyway? In a super-connected world, we should be finding we are more efficient, saving time for [...]
Guess what? There’s some science to prove that perception is reality. We’ve all heard how positive thinking can make us feel better. But, why? Perceptions are just that – they aren’t ‘real’ concepts. Whilst they may make us feel good, as humans we often seek reality to ground us. Is there really any science behind [...]
Confirmation bias. Is it just wishful thinking? What would you think if a friend stopped returning your calls? Would you think they were ignoring you? Would you think it was something you said, maybe something you did? Could it just be your own confirmation bias coming into play? Are you suffering from confirmation bias? What [...]
Spiritual abuse in cults is rife. In fact, it is one of the most common ways cults use to recruit new members. But how do cults recruit normal people? How can someone change from having typical, healthy beliefs to extreme ideologies? Not only that but ones they are willing to die for? Well, it’s certainly [...]
