It’s easy to make assumptions about the effects of video games. I mean, it makes sense to think that violent video games lead to higher rates of violence in real life. The reality, however, could be much simpler. For example, maybe aggressive people are simply drawn to violent video games?…
These space invaders have no idea what personal boundaries are all about! But here are a few ways you can deal with them. We’ve all been there. We all know at least one person who doesn’t have any respect for personal space – or the people who set boundaries. Sound…
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 –…
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…
If you are living with a sanguine temperament, you are one of the best people to be around! A sanguine type 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…
Positive thinking can be the answer to all sorts of woes in life. Good thoughts really work. But, why? Perceptions are just that – they aren’t ‘real’ concepts. Although reality reminds us when negative things happen, good thoughts keep us feeling positive. Is there really any science behind it? Is…
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? Is it just wishful thinking? Or could it just be your own confirmation bias coming into play? Are you suffering…
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…
