The psychology of post-traumatic stress disorder
Adults PsychologyMany of us will experience some kind of trauma during our lifetime. Sometimes, we escape with no long-term effects. But for millions of people, those experiences linger, causing symptoms like flashbacks, nightmares, and negative thoughts that interfere with everyday life.
How to stay calm under pressure
Adults PsychologyYour favorite athlete closes in for a win; the crowd holds its breath, and at the crucial moment ... she misses the shot.
A Selfish Argument for Making the World a Better Place
Adults PsychologyWhy should you care about the well-being of people half a globe away?
Why We Pick Difficult Partners
Adults PsychologyIn theory, we're nowadays allowed to get together with pretty much anyone we like. And yet, at a psychological level, we aren't free to love just any suitable person. We have a type - and strangely and awkwardly, these types are often not those who stand a chance of making us maximally happy.
The Dangers of Thinking Too Much; And Thinking Too Little
Adults PsychologyThere are dangers associated both with thinking too much - and thinking too little. The trick is to use our minds to access our most sincere, authentic and original thoughts.
I Was Homeless
Adults PsychologyTony and his two older sisters never got along, not ever, for as long as he can remember, and to this day he doesn't understand why. They bullied and tormented him, did and said horrible things to him whenever they could.
Why You Shouldn't Trust Your Feelings
Adults PsychologyIt can be very hard to detect just how much our judgement is constantly affected by our feelings. We should - at points - take care to be very sceptical of our first impulses.
How We Lie to Ourselves
Adults PsychologyWe are masters at knowing how to lie to ourselves. We pay a heavy price for this self-deception.
Why We Feel Lonely and Odd
Adults PsychologyWe feel lonely and odd because we mistakenly assume that the kind of thoughts and fears we have will have no echo in other people. They do; it's just we haven't found a way to speak to one another honestly about who we are.
6 scientific tricks for falling asleep
Adults PsychologyCan't sleep? Don't just lie there in bed and stress about it. These tricks will have you snoozing in no time.
The Importance of Vulnerability
Adults PsychologyWe often imagine that what will win us friends and esteem is strength. But surprisingly, it's vulnerability that's at the core of friendship and likeability. This is an invitation to make friends with one's own weaknesses.
Are you a body with a mind or a mind with a body? - Maryam Alimardani
Adults PsychologyOur bodies - the physical, biological parts of us - and our minds - the thinking, conscious aspects - have a complicated, tangled relationship. Which one primarily defines you or your self? Are you a body with a mind or a mind with a body? Maryam Alimardani investigates.
Overcoming obstacles - Steven Claunch
Adults PsychologyWhen faced with a bump in the road, sometimes we forget we have a choice: overcome the obstacle or let it overcome you. Steven Claunch, who was born without fingers on his right hand and with one leg shorter than the other and has excelled in basketball nonetheless, explains why obstacles can provide an opportunity to both inspire others and develop character.
Overcoming Hate - YouTuber KARIM's Story
Adults PsychologyYouTuber Karim (AreWeFamousNow, KUKU) is an amazing and powerful voice for peace and understanding, calling social injustices out and fighting for tolerance - making a real difference.
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.