The Weakness of Strength
AdultsPsychologySocietyRelationshipsSelfWhen people close to us annoy us, and we wonder why we allowed them into our lives, we should draw vital comfort from a theory known as The Weakness of Strength.
The psychology of narcissism
AdultsPsychologySelfMental HealthNarcissism isn't just a personality type that shows up in advice columns; it's actually a set of traits classified and studied by psychologists. But what causes it? And can narcissists improve on their negative traits? W. Keith Campbell describes the psychology behind the elevated and sometimes detrimental self-involvement of narcissists.
Upcoming: Ruggie - The Worlds Best Alarm Clock
AdultsHealthSelfTechnologyHow-toHumans will never stop inventing new ways to actually get people out of bed.
Effective Communication
AdultsEducationSocietySelfPersonal FinanceLearning how to better communicate and interact with others can really help to improve your life -- from ensuring you enjoy parties more to turning you into a roaring success magnet. Bestselling author of How to Succeed with People Paul McGee takes us through a host of different situations and explains how to deal with other people and get the best out of them.
Is This Glass Half Empty?
AdultsGeneticsPhilosophyPsychologySelfAre you an optimist or a pessimist?
Should you trust your first impression?
AdultsPsychologySelfYou can't help it; sometimes, you just get a bad feeling about someone that's hard to shake. So, what's happening in your brain when you make that critical (and often lasting) first judgment? Peter Mende-Siedlecki shares the social psychology of first impressions -- and why they may indicate that, deep down, people are basically good.
Transfer Your Consciousness
AdultsBiotechnologySelfCould You Transfer Your Consciousness To Another Body?
Learned Helplessness
AdultsEducationSelfPsychologyMental HealthLearned helplessness can prevent people from achieving their goals, something I've experienced first hand.
Comfortable: 50 People 1 Question
AdultsSelfSocietyPsychologyThese days it is so easy to feel insecure about our appearance. Whether it is because of the mean comment that comes our way or the photoshopped image we see in magazines, it can be so easy to feel self conscious about our body. When was the last time you felt comfortable in your own skin?
It's Time To Put Down Your Phone And Evaluate Your Social Life
AdultsInternet CulturePhilosophySocial MediaTechnologySelfThis video called "Can We Auto-Correct Humanity" reminds you of the impacts of technology.
A Message to the Depressed.
AdultsMental HealthPhilosophyPsychologyHumanSelfDepression is frightening but you're never alone.
The Comfort Zone
AdultsLifePsychologySocietySelfWhat is the comfort zone? Your daily space. The commute to work, school, your family life or relationship, your entourage. But definitely stay in this circle does not expand and you will always find it harder to make discoveries.
Trust Yourself - Arnold Schwarzenegger
AdultsLifePhilosophySelfFeatures words from Arnold's "Life's 6 Rules" speech.
The Quest for a Better Digital Record of Our Lives
AdultsSoftware EngineeringStartupsGadgetsTechnologySelfCultureHave you thought about how much of life goes missing from your memories? Many fantastic and special moments become blurred together after a while and it feels like life just rushes by, too fast for us to grasp. The team at Narrative wanted to find a way to relive more of our lives in the future - and enjoy the present as it happens. Narrative Website
A Pep Talk from Kid President to You
AdultsInternet CulturePhilosophySelfHumanWe all need a little encouragement every now and then. Kid President, knowing this, has put together a video you can play each morning as you wake up or to share with your friend who needs a kick in the right direction. Take a moment and spread some encouragement.
Amy Cuddy: Your body language shapes who you are
AdultsPsychologySelfEducationBody language affects how others see us, but it may also change how we see ourselves. Social psychologist Amy Cuddy shows how "power posing" -- standing in a posture of confidence, even when we don't feel confident -- can affect testosterone and cortisol levels in the brain, and might even have an impact on our chances for success.