Did you know there’s real science and psychology behind taking smart risks, and it can explain just how living adventurously makes you smarter, stronger, and… wait for it… more attractive? (Yes, really!) Continue…
Category Archives: Psychology
To Make Smart Decisions Under Stress, Look Down Your Pants
New research reveals men and women react to stress in very different ways. Knowing what to do in a high-pressure situation depends heavily on your sex. Continue…
Tough Decision Looming? Jelly Bean Research Says: “Don’t Think It Over”
When it comes to making tough choices, the more you think the more you screw up. Continue…
A Psychologist Broke Into A Cult. Here’s The Weird Thing He Learned About Your Brain
Your mind is an amazing and powerful tool. Harness it properly and you can live a life of great adventure. Use it carelessly, and you could end up in pretty crazy places. Continue…
Stimulus Error: 19th Century Psychology Can Unlock Endless Opportunity In Your Life
You can thank Wundt and Titchener for making introspection useful. But you can thank yourself for using it to make yourself happier. Continue…
Bystander Effect: If You Need Help, You’d Better Ask For It
We all modify our behavior to fit in with others. This is a good thing… until it isn’t. Continue…
Game Show Mechanics: Why It’s Better To Change Your Mind Often Than Stick To A Plan
Whatever it is you might be working on, new information that comes along in the process should change the decisions you make. Continue…
If You’re Going To Compare Yourself To Others, Do It Like This
If comparing yourself to others makes you feel bad, you may just be doing it wrong. Continue…
The Psychology Of Never-Ending Willpower
New and mounting research shows what actually controls your ability to not eat that cupcake or get that tedious task done does depend on willpower depletion… but you get to decide how much willpower you have. And you can choose to have enough to last all day, every day. Continue…
Sample Rate: How The Fast Food Industry Hooks You (And How To Reclaim Your Diet)
The fast food industry relies on this psychological trick to keep you coming back. But you can turn it around on them. Continue…