If you’ve been searching for the greatest psychology quotes ever, you’ve come to the right place. This post is dedicated to the best quotes about psychology from the greatest individuals of all time. From actual psychologists like Freud and Jung to renowned writers like Daniel Keyes and Charles Dickens, these…
Stress, poor sleep, and a shortage of alone-time can all be creativity killers–and it’s a rare artist who doesn’t feel stuck, frustrated, or burnt-out right now. But the creative brain is characterized by its ability to widen its perceptual field and invite new experiences. The creative brain draws meaning from…
Modern advice columnists answer questions about sex, relationships, work, mental health, and existence itself. Your probability of taking someone’s advice is determined by a number of cognitive and social factors, like their reputation and your emotions. People–especially people with low motivation–frequently just need a listener, not an advice-giver. We can…
More than 4.5 million people left their jobs at the end of last year as part of the Great Resignation. Many of these individuals were essential workers in the food service, healthcare, and education sectors. The Reddit forum r/antiwork has become a sounding board for those who feel trapped in…
Sigmund Freud — a neurologist and the father of psychoanalysis — is one of the most influential men of the 20th century. When you think of psychology, you usually think of Freud, which is why we decided to dedicate this article to him and his most notable quotes. Sigmund Freud’s…
Humans have evolved the ability to evaluate faces in a matter of milliseconds, which compounds the pressure of posting the best headshots to professional networking sites and the cutest pictures to your dating profile. People can make judgments about your attractiveness and personality based on elements like facial symmetry, the…
There’s a big difference between tolerating your best friend’s bad advice and accepting the psychiatric services of a random guy in Chicago. Unfortunately, unlicensed mental health providers can slip through the cracks and wreak havoc on a person’s psyche. These three true-life stories showcase how important it is to check…
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Positive psychology is centered around research on intentional activities. People are becoming more and more successful at transforming their lives for the better thanks to deliberate positive interventions. Focused, mindful acts—for example practicing acts of kindness, expressing gratitude, and reviewing the good things that happened in your life today—have an…
When I was a kid, I went 100 mph non-stop. It was very seldom that I would take a break to catch my breath. Personally, I think some of that had to do with my asthma diagnosis—I would not let that slow me down; I wanted to prove that I…
I spend a lot of my time writing and utilizing my imagination. I can create a writing prompt out of almost anything. When I daydream, my creativity goes wild. I live in my fantasy land, conjuring up ideas for my next article or blog post. As I daydream, I attempt…
Adam Grant, author of the book Give and Take, focuses on the simplicity of the act of giving. He states that there are three types of people: givers, takers, and matchers: The Givers: The best givers give in ways that are thoughtful and courteous and they aren’t worried about receiving…