For many years, social psychology has been studying persuasion techniques that can be used to change people’s attitudes and encourage people to behave in a certain way. This research not only aims to help create attractive advertising campaigns but also…

The things we’ve learned in recent years about our brain is very valuable. For starters, we know that it’s elastic and that we can change its structure. We also know that it has cognitive reserves that play a very important…

Although many people think that colors aren’t related to feelings, opinions, or behaviors, there are others who strongly believe in the relationship between color and personality. Very few people would choose garments of a color they dislike or paint their…

People are always talking about human instincts. Nevertheless, most people might not know what that means. This is a phrase that was borrowed from biology. It reminds us that, at the end of the day, humans are just mammals that…

Just like astrophysicists look outside of our planet to discover how space works, neuroscientists look inside the human body to unravel the brain. Such an ambitious goal, a common aspiration among scientists for decades, is now an actual research project.…

Defense mechanisms are automatic psychological processes. They protect you from anxiety and the perception of internal/external dangers or stressors. Defense mechanisms are the intermediary between the individual response to emotional conflict and internal and external stressors. While neurosis and psychosis…

An intracranial aneurysm is a dilation of a brain artery wall. The most challenging aspect of these vascular conditions is that they tend to present no symptoms. So little by little, and without the affected person noticing it, this area…

Seneca the Younger was one of the wisest and most inspiring men in Ancient Rome. Even though he went down in history as a philosopher who reflected on ethics, he was a man of power. He managed to understand human…

The four aspects of love in Buddhism were described by Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh in a short book titled: True Love: A Practice for Awakening the Heart. In this book, the author doesn’t just talk about romantic love but all…

Sometimes you devote yourself to loving someone without stopping to get to know yourself, to value yourself, and to learn to love yourself. The problem is that when you don’t love yourself or know yourself, the relationships you have with…

Love is a feeling we experience towards another person, someone to whom we wish all the best in life and we’re deeply connected t0. However, there’s a harsh truth to this: loving someone doesn’t mean you’ll get the same in…

Some people think that life as a couple requires spending most of the time with the other person. But, in reality, there are many other ways of experiencing a relationship. Sometimes, preserving independence in a relationship can be the key…

Houdini syndrome refers to the escapism acts from the mythical Hungarian-born American escapist, Harry Houdini. However, in this article, you’ll read about the psychological escapism triggered by avoidance. This is when people escape from family gatherings, jobs, and daily duties.…

Experts have largely ignored the psychological aspects of diabetes since the illness was first discovered. However, those who suffer from this disease often experience stress, anguish, and even depression. Thankfully, now there’s a new approach that takes all these multiple…

Psychological well-being is often associated to very negative myths. That’s why destigmatizing mental illness isn’t an easy task. You should first start by questioning your own thoughts about mental health. Then, once you overcome the stigmas and the myths linked…

Of all the human senses, vision might be the most dominant one. We rely on this capacity to perceive environmental images. Therefore, health-related conditions (such as Charles Bonnet syndrome) that affect vision are particularly threatening. For this reason, there’s a…

What happens when you sleep? Your body gets its basic needs met and this promotes and maintains a healthy metabolic-organic balance. If the proper schedule for quality sleeping isn’t respected, it can lead to serious health problems in the long…

These Nikola Tesla quotes remind us of the importance of ingenuity, imagination, creativity, and perseverance. Unfortunately, Tesla and his entrepreneurial spirit didn’t get the recognition he deserved in his lifetime. You’ve probably heard of the Tesla car. Elon Musk, the…

Some people believe that Shaun Ellis isn’t right in the head. Others believe he’s just eccentric and a show-off. There are others that admire him and think his life is inspirational and poetic, a true glorification of the instinctive friendship…

It’s not always easy to value other people’s opinions. This is because, when they’re completely different from our own, we usually prioritize our own way of seeing things. This can cause us to become uncompromising people and to refuse to…

Taking the time to learn how to manage your money is a great idea, no matter your current financial situation. After all, according to psychologists, humans naturally make a lot of mistakes when it comes to money. Thus, financial psychology…

When a disaster happens that affects a community or a large number of people, professionals from different specialties have to get involved. The goal of social workers in a crisis is to holistically resolve problems through social intervention. In general,…

Simon Sinek’s golden circle is a principle that you can apply to help a company thrive. It’ll allow you to discover which objectives you have to focus your efforts on and how to do that. An English visionary called Simon…

What does it mean to be active or reactive? It’s possible that you’ve never reflected on these two concepts even though they’re particularly relevant in the workplace. These traits actually tend to influence what kind of career path you take,…

Holacracy is an organizational system characterized by horizontal authority figures and decision-making processes. In other words, it disregards the hierarchical distribution of responsibilities and power. Although this system may seem strange and anarchic, it’s already been adopted by some organizations…