Negativity Bias: Velcro for Bad, Teflon for Good
Our brains are wired to pay more attention to bad news than good news. It's an evolutionary survival tool, but a modern-day happiness killer.
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Our brains are wired to pay more attention to bad news than good news. It's an evolutionary survival tool, but a modern-day happiness killer.
Small changes in how choices are presented can significantly alter behavior. Placing fruit at eye level makes people eat more fruit.
Give someone a sugar pill, tell them it's medicine, and they will heal. The mind's ability to alter the body's biology is one of science's greatest mysteries.
Anger is not a bad emotion to be suppressed. Explore the psychological function of anger, five expression styles, and how to handle anger in a healthy way — from a psychological perspective.
Burnout is not a lack of willpower. It is a state in which the brain has depleted its energy. Learn the three core symptoms of burnout and stage-by-stage recovery strategies.
Assertive, aggressive, passive, passive-aggressive, analytical — explore the psychological roots and characteristics of five communication styles, and discover how to move toward healthier ways of connecting.