Social entrepreneurship is fueled by technological advances that continue to shape our ever-changing ecosystem. In this new context, skills that weren’t a priority before are now fundamental in our society. Thus, organizations, companies, media, and even boys and girls are…

Going to school can be very challenging for students as well as for their parents or their guardians. They might experience bullying, failing grades, absences, difficult situations at home, learning difficulties, etc. Sometimes, students need a third party in order…

According to the WHO, more and more people are diagnosed with depression every day. Thus, it isn’t surprising that you know at least one person who’s currently dealing with this condition. When a person begins to feel blue, not only…

Selective perception is a very common cognitive distortion that affects your perception. It makes you see, listen, or focus your attention on a stimulus based on your expectations, without taking into account the rest of the information. An example is…

Insomnia is one of the most common disorders and affects a large part of the population. That being said, it’s necessary to learn about the pharmacological treatment for insomnia, as well as other alternatives. Insomnia can be defined as the…

The most interesting part of many neuroscience cases is that they often lead to previously unknown knowledge about the brain. Sometimes, an illness or symptom offers clues that increase our understanding of the human mind. Many of these neuroscience cases…

What do you remember more vividly from your childhood, the first time you ate candy or your first fight at school? Nearly everyone would choose the second option. It seems that humans are much better at remembering painful experiences than…

Imagine you’re sitting in front of the television watching a game show. Suddenly, there’s a question about a topic you know about. Although you really do know the answer, you just can’t remember it. You know that you know it!…

What exactly do you need to better connect with people? What should you do to make an impact, excite others, and leave a lasting impression that helps you build long-term relationships? At some point in your life, you’ve probably wanted…

Although it’s easy to believe that you have control over who you are, the people around you profoundly shape who you are. There are no “neutral” environments or surroundings. Other people’s words and actions have an influence over you. It…

Although there are many different educational philosophies and methods, parents seem more lost than ever regarding child-rearing. Why is that? After 28 years as a psychologist, I believe that overprotectiveness is a barrier to putting all that available information into…

When many people see a relationship work, they think that the partners got lucky. Well, they should know that isn’t really the case. Short-term love isn’t difficult; we could say that it doesn’t require that much love or commitment. However,…

Being honest saves time and keeps relationships healthy. If you’re honest with yourself about your limits and what you think is right, it’s much easier to get along with people and avoid uncomfortable situations. However, being sincere with yourself and others…

The vegetarian lifestyle is becoming increasingly popular. In recent years, there has been a boom in the number of people practicing it. While we’re familiar with the term, do you know what it actually means? Read on to find out.…

When we talk about body image, we refer to the mental and subjective representation of our appearance. Sometimes this perception is close to reality, but there are times when it couldn’t be further from the truth. Thus, body image issues…

Obesity and guilt go hand in hand. Do any of these expressions sound familiar? “I’ll begin tomorrow”, “This is the last one”, “Never again”, “I can’t go on like this”, “I’m getting fatter”, “I have to change my habits”, “I’m…

Tics are involuntary, recurrent, unpredictable, non-rhythmic muscle movements that can be temporarily controlled by willpower. Tics in childhood tend to worsen due to stress or anger and can be reduced by distraction or concentration. In reality, tics are one of…

On Christmas Day 2015, Matsuri Takahashi, a 24-year-old woman, threw herself out the window of her house and fell to her death. She had started working at Dentsu, a global advertising giant, in April of the same year. She was…

The myth of Eros and Psyche is about one of the three daughters of a king. According to the story, she wasn’t only the fairest woman in Anatolia (modern-day Turkey), but also the most beautiful one in the world. In…

Amos Tversky was born in 1937 in Haifa, Israel. He was a famous cognitive psychologist and mathematician who introduced a completely novel term to the field of psychology: cognitive bias. People also consider him to be a pioneer of cognitivism,…

Ernesto Sabato was an intellectual without borders. He captivated people with his writing and brilliant speeches. Although the world fell in love with the Argentinian author’s words, he also made a name for himself in other fields. Sabato was a…

Fake freelancing is when a company hires an independent contractor to do the work of a full-time position without providing any of the benefits. It’s an illegal cost-cutting strategy that some businesses use. Since the economic crisis, fake freelancing has…

Work-related fatigue comes in different packages. Some types have repercussions that last long after you leave the workplace, which is why it’s so important to know and understand how to identify them. Some are irreversible. Often, the issue is that…

Being addicted to work, also known as workaholism, is a problem that many people face in today’s face-paced, stressful world. In this work-obsessed culture, it’s easy to believe that being a workaholic is a good thing. After all, workaholics get…

The world has changed a lot. In many aspects of life, transformation is faster than our ability to assimilate it. One of the most disconcerting changes is the one we now know as the “gig economy”. The gig economy is…