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Psychology of naming feelings: Psychology says the person who says out loud “I'm feeling really anxious right now” isn't oversharing; a 2007 brain-imaging study found that simply putting a feeling into words quiets the brain's alarm centerNaming emotions reduces amygdala activity, which is the brain's threat detector. This simple act of affect labeling helps regulate immediat...- Psychology behind Norway's Haaland 'not tired mindset': Why Norwegian striker keeps telling himself 'I'm not tired' and science behind itErling Haaland uses a mental strategy to overcome physical exhaustion. His belief that "I'm not tired" aligns with scientific research on p...
- NASA seeks volunteers for year-long Moon and Mars simulation mission: Check eligibility and other detailsNASA is recruiting volunteers for a year-long simulated deep-space mission. Participants will live and work in a special habitat at Johnson...
- Psychology of clicking pictures: People who snap a photo of every moment aren't just documenting it; a 2013 study found taking the picture can actually leave you remembering the moment lessTaking pictures of experiences can actually make you remember them worse. Our brains may offload remembering to the device when a photo exi...
- Misinformation is shaping world, from climate change to wars: Cambridge University Professor Sander van der LindenProfessor Sander van der Linden studies how people fall for misinformation and manipulation. Digital technology accelerates the spread of f...
- Psychology says people whose bodies start itching just as they try to sleep aren't imagining it, the brain may be amplifying normal sensationsPsychology suggests that people who feel sudden itching sensations in their bodies just before sleep aren't feeling something abnormal, it ...
- Quote of the day by Aristotle: 'Mothers are fonder than fathers of their children because they are more certain they are their own.' - Tutor to Alexander the Great on why Mothers love more fiercelyAristotle linked stronger maternal affection to biological certainty in ancient times. He believed this certainty intensified emotional att...
- Psychology says people who can sleep through loud noises aren't necessarily heavy sleepers, they may simply have brains that filter familiar sounds more efficientlyA common assumption is that people who can sleep through loud noises automatically have better or healthier sleep. Psychology and sleep res...
- Psychology says people who are highly imaginative aren't disconnected from reality: What the behavior means?Psychology says people who are highly imaginative aren't living in a fantasy world all the time. Psychology explains that imagination helps...
- Psychology says people who are scared of cockroaches, bugs or house lizard aren't weak: What this behavior means, the psychology behind it, and what studies explainPsychology says people who are scared of cockroaches, bugs or house lizard aren't always reacting without reason. Psychology explains that ...
- Psychology says you might be jinxing your own goals by talking about them too soon, why announcing your plans can reduce motivationAnnouncing ambitions can sometimes reduce the drive to achieve them. Receiving praise for intentions creates a false sense of accomplishmen...
- Psychology says people who read a book before going to bed aren't avoiding reality: What this bedtime habit reveals?Psychology says people who read a book before going to bed aren't simply passing time before sleeping. Research suggests this habit can sup...
- Japanese mindset of the day by Ichiro Kishimi: 'A healthy feeling of inferiority is not something that comes from...' - Japanese psychologist and Courage to be Disliked co-author's life lesson on why comparing yourself to others is holding you back and how to focus on your ideal selfLife lesson by Ichiro Kishimi: Japanese philosopher Ichiro Kishimi suggests comparing oneself to an ideal self. This approach encourages co...
- Psychology says coworkers who stand through a meeting may finish faster without making worse decisions; a study found seated meetings lasted 34% longer with no better decision qualityStudies suggest standing meetings are shorter and yield similar decision quality. Standing can increase physiological arousal and reduce id...
- Philosophy of intelligence by Albert Einstein: Why saying 'I don't know' may be the strongest sign of high IQ, and psychology agreesAlbert Einstein believed intelligence was never about pretending to know everything. Instead, he argued that curiosity, imagination and the...
- Psychologists say wearing a lucky bracelet is not just superstition but can genuinely improve performance by increasing confidence and persistence, according to researchers from the University of CologneSuperstitions, like lucky charms or rituals, can surprisingly boost performance, a study reveals. Researchers found that these practices en...
- Charlie Munger psychology lessons: 5 hidden mind traps that change how you make life decisionsCharlie Munger psychology lessons reveal how human behavior, decision-making, and mental models shape life outcomes. His timeless wisdom on...
- Psychology says people who constantly compare themselves to others aren't just overthinking: Researchers say the modern world may be pushing the human mind beyond what it evolved forFeeling inadequate scrolling through social media? A new study suggests it's not personal insecurity, but an 'evolutionary mismatch.' Our b...
- Psychology says people who have turned to solar energy-powered products aren't driven only by saving money: What psychology explains about this behaviourPsychology says people who have turned to solar energy-powered products aren't making decisions based only on lower electricity bills. Psyc...
- Why do people cry? Understanding the science and psychology behind tearsTears, a natural human response, serve vital physical and emotional functions beyond just sadness. Scientists explain that emotional tears,...
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