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A study says taking a deep breath before an angry reply may help but there’s a catch to the adviceAn angry message arrives, and you are ready to fire back. Calming the body can reduce anger, while separate experiments have proved that sl...- Psychology says people who never share their problems and fight alone may be protecting more than their privacyEmotional disclosure can help people organize and process difficult experiences, and social support can reduce the impact of rumination. Ho...
- Psychology says people who know the difference between needs and wants may have a powerful form of self-controlThe word need carries a more specific meaning in psychology than it does in everyday conversation. People often say, “I need a vacation,” “...
- Psychology says people who talk about themselves in the third person may be doing something surprisingly smartPeople who regularly use third-person self-talk may be using a surprisingly sophisticated psychological strategy without realizing it.By re...
- Psychology says adults who never break under pressure even when life throws curveballs may not actually be fearlessPeople who seem almost impossible to break are not necessarily born fearless or naturally resilient. Their strength may come from repeatedl...
- Psychology says people who never get emotional even during heartbreaking scenes doesn’t mean they don’t carePsychology does not support the idea that people who don't cry during heartbreaking scenes are automatically cold, unemotional or lacking e...
- Quote of the Day by Viktor Frankl: ‘When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to…’ Powerful life lessons on why accepting the situation and moving towards transformation can heal youFrankl's message can be understood as an invitation to reclaim whatever sense of agency remains. You may not have caused the situation, and...
- Psychology says people who stay unbothered by life's biggest challenges often use these 7 simple phrasesBeing "unbothered" doesn't mean never feeling sad, fearful, or disappointed. Resilient people experience these emotions just like everyone ...
- Psychology says people who adjust to any situation without complaining may have high flexibility and resiliencePsychology suggests that people who adapt well to almost any situation are often supported by a combination of psychological flexibility, r...
- Psychology says people who stay carefree may not be ignoring problems, they may be focusing on optimismPsychology suggests that people who appear consistently carefree are often doing more than simply brushing off life's challenges. Their out...
- Psychology says people who freeze on stage aren't shy, their brain may be activating body’s stress responseFeeling nervous before stepping onto a stage doesn't mean you're incapable, it often means your brain cares about performing well. Psycholo...
- Psychology says people who don't break down after a fight aren't necessarily suppressing their emotions, they may simply recover in different waysPsychology suggests that people who don't break down after a fight aren't necessarily emotionless. Psychologists draw an important distinct...
- Psychology says people who are friends with their ex-spouses' current partners aren't avoiding healthy boundaries: What this behavior reveals about emotional maturityPsychology says people who are friends with their ex-spouses' current partners often show an ability to separate past relationships from pr...
- Psychology says the people whose personalities seem to soften most dramatically in their 50s haven’t gotten weaker: They’ve finally realized the protective armor they built at 20 is costing more energy than it’s worthIn their middle age, many people radiate a comforting softness that some might misinterpret as weakness. However, research points to an ong...
- Psychology says people who grew up around emotional chaos often don’t realize they recreate chaos in their lives in subtle waysThe emotional struggles faced in childhood often leave lasting imprints on adult relationships and coping mechanisms. When caregivers are i...
- What’s the psychology of people who never lose their cool under intense pressure and always stay calmWhether dealing with workplace pressure, personal conflicts, or sudden crises, their calm demeanour often stands out. Psychologists note th...
- The Paradox of Emotional Suppression: Why Trying Not to Feel Something Amplifies ItContrary to popular belief, suppressing emotions often intensifies them, a phenomenon known as the paradox of emotional suppression. Resear...
- How Certain People Handle Stress Better, According to PsychologyPsychological science reveals that effective stress management hinges on how individuals interpret pressure, viewing it as a challenge rath...
- Why Some People Rarely Panic Over Small Problems, According to PsychologySome individuals handle small problems with remarkable calm. This resilience stems from how their brains assess threats and interpret event...
- Tips to handle angry birds in the workplaceThey shout, they yell, they seethe and sulk - they are the office rageholics. Anger in the office can be career damaging. Here are some ste...
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