Why We Eat Too Much
Adults PsychologyWe're hugely invested in the idea that the cause of obesity lies with diet - and that we should therefore solve the problem with kale and apple soup (and other such products). But the real cause of obesity has nothing to do with food. It lies in our emotional under-nourishment. We will start to eat less when we feel more connected, more understood and more in touch with our feelings.
How to Process Your Emotions
Adults PsychologyIn order to be calm and at ease with ourselves, we need regular periods where we do something rather strange-sounding: process our emotions. Here is a guide to this essential psychological move.
Here's why people are afraid of clowns
Adults PsychologyLots of people are creeped out at the site of clown, whether it's at the circus or creeping around in the woods at night. Movies like Stephen King's "It" and the new season of "American Horror Story" featuring some terrifying clowns that take prey on the fears of the viewer.
How to Remain Calm With People
Adults Psychology"One of the most fundamental paths to calm is the power to hold on, even in very challenging situations, to a distinction between what someone does - and what they meant to do....."
Why do we dream? - Amy Adkins
Adults PsychologyIn the 3rd millennium BCE, Mesopotamian kings recorded and interpreted their dreams on wax tablets. In the years since, we haven't paused in our quest to understand why we dream. And while we still don't have any definitive answers, we have some theories. Amy Adkins reveals the top seven reasons why we might dream.
What it takes to run the gnarliest race in the world | Ryan Sandes' Dedicate
Adults PsychologyRyan Sandes shocked the running world when he won the 2017 Western States 100 - this is what it took to win one of the gnarliest races in the world.
What is Emotional Intelligence?
Adults PsychologyMany of humanity's greatest problems stem not from a shortfall of technical or financial intelligence, but what we term emotional intelligence. It is through the acquisition of Emotional Intelligence that we stand to become better lovers, workers, friends and citizens. We are rarely systematically taught Emotional Intelligence and pay a heavy price for this gap in learning. The School of Life is dedicated to fostering Emotional Intelligence.
Does Your Dog Respond Better When You Use a Baby Voice?
Adults PsychologyMost people make their voices higher pitched when talking to their pets. But does this Pet-Directed Speech have any influence on animals?
The power of creative constraints - Brandon Rodriguez
Adults PsychologyImagine you were asked to invent something new. It could be whatever you want, made from anything you choose, in any shape or size. That kind of creative freedom sounds so liberating, doesn't it? Or ... does it? if you're like most people you'd probably be paralyzed by this task. Why? Brandon Rodriguez explains how creative constraints actually help drive discovery and innovation.
Why We Are All Addicts
Adults PsychologyWe tend to imagine that we can only become addicted to a few sorts of things. But real addiction is about using something, anything, to keep our real emotions, fears and hopes at bay. There are many more addicts among us than we think.
Here's what it could mean when your dog chases its tail
Adults PsychologyA dog chasing its tail may be a sign of a direr issue. Like humans, dogs can suffer from a form of obsessive-compulsive disorder, called canine compulsive disorder.
How to Recount Your Dreams
Adults PsychologyWe often wake up from a dream with a powerful urge to tell those around us about what happened. But our listeners are also liable to feel restless and bored during our narration of the dream. The issue takes us to the heart of the challenges of communication.
Why We Only Learn When We Repeat
Adults PsychologyOur education system is based on the idea that we can learn things once, and that they'll then stay in our minds throughout our lives. That's far too optimistic. Our brains are like sieves. If anything is going to remain in them, we need regular reminders of what really matters. Fascinatingly, religions always understood that.
The Dangers of the Good Child
Adults PsychologyGood children don't cause problems; they always do what others expect. They seem to be on track. But there are real problems with people who never have a chance to be a little bad.
What to Do About Being Clumsy
Adults PsychologyBeing clumsy is one of the most humiliating of scenarios. We need to learn to make friends with our 'inner idiot'.
Why people think they see ghosts
Adults PsychologyEven though there is no scientific evidence that ghosts exist, you may not be crazy if you see one.
The Problem With Perfectionism
Adults PsychologyWe aim for perfection without a correct idea of what perfection might demand from us. To strengthen our resolve, we need to improve our picture of what sacrifices any achievement will demand.
Who am I? A philosophical inquiry - Amy Adkins
Adults PsychologyThroughout the history of mankind, the subject of identity has sent poets to the blank page, philosophers to the agora and seekers to the oracles. These murky waters of abstract thinking are tricky to navigate, so it's probably fitting that to demonstrate the complexity, the Greek historian Plutarch used the story of a ship. Amy Adkins illuminates Plutarch's Ship of Theseus.
How Your Brain Helps You Lie To Yourself
Adults PsychologyA new study aims to find out why and how we avoid information we don't want to hear-- and how we can stop doing it.
A psychologist debunks the claim that fidget spinners help kids focus
Adults PsychologyFidget spinners are everywhere these days. You can buy them on any street corner for a few dollars, and both kids and adults are obsessed with them. The companies that make these hot new gadgets claim they help relieve stress and anxiety and can help kids with ADHD focus. David Anderson, PhD, a clinical psychologist from the Child Mind Institute, shares his thoughts on spinners.
How do focus groups work? - Hector Lanz
Adults PsychologyFocus groups have been widely used by organizations and individuals to find out how their products and ideas will be received by an audience. From the usage of household products to a politician's popularity, almost everything can be explored with this technique. But how are focus groups put together? And how did they come about in the first place? Hector Lanz explains how focus groups work.