Psychology & Self-help

Self-confidence is no easy trait to acquire. It demands a deep understanding of yourself, the world, and your place within it.

Issue #241: salt, Jimmy Carter, and the Golden Globes

Earning respect isn’t about showcasing your intelligence. It’s about how you connect with others. Psychology suggests that the right choice of words can instantly evoke respect. It’s not manipulation; it’s about communicating your thoughts effectively and respectfully. In this piece, I will share 10 sophisticated phrases that can make people respect you instantly. These aren’t…

There’s a stark contrast between those who constantly move forward in life and those who seem stuck in one place. Psychology tells us that it often boils down to daily habits. Certain routines can keep us tethered to the same spot, like a ship anchored at sea. And let me tell you, it’s not always…

Hard decisions don’t have perfect answers — but with courage, trade-offs, and a clear plan, you can make the call and move forward. here’s h

Apps like Depop and Vinted are hugely popular, but an online culture of scams, rage and suspicion is now the default between buyers and sellers, with communications quickly descending into hurling abuse at a stranger

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Nobody is coming to save you. Become disgusted with where you are. Disappear. Build the thing. Reject the conventional.

Something curious happens with racially prejudiced beliefs. Your life experiences won’t automatically challenge them. For example, if you…

In one of his most famous letters to Lucilius, Seneca gives a pretty simple prescription for the good life. “Each day,” he wrote, “acquire…

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Physical presence is becoming both more and less important, at the same time.

Use psychology in your UX designs with these eight fundamental principles. Understand what resonates with a client’s target audience and why.

What I learned from introducing myself to a stranger every day for a month

Where the head goes, the body follows. Perception precedes action. Right action follows the proper perspective.

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There are many myths revolving around Gen Z and how they use tech. Time to take a look at actual behavior patterns that go beyond heavy use of social media. Part of [Smart Interface Design Patterns](https://smart-interface-design-patterns.com) by yours truly.

The article explores mind-wandering, challenging the view that it's merely a distraction. Instead, it suggests mind-wandering can foster creativity, enhance problem-solving, and support mental health by helping individuals process emotions. Though often associated with decreased attention, mind-wandering can also increase productivity and idea generation, especially during undemanding tasks. Understanding when and how mind-wandering can be beneficial may lead to a healthier balance between focus and free thinking.

Building systems means choosing who we want to become

With frequent myths and actual behavior patterns that go beyond heavy use of social media.

Workplace self-regulation is an ideal way for employees to build upon their skills and maximise productivity.

The ultimate success metric is whether you get what you want out of life.

Stuck on a tough problem? Do what Jobs would have done and follow the 10-minute rule.

How One Question Can Revolutionize Your Random Meets

The overlooked problems with building healthy habits

Just three simple words can keep a conversation going and help you be perceived as a caring person with ever-increasing value.

Modern personality science studies find that traits can and do change over time

no one really cares about what we do or what we think; they have their own problems.