personality
Why severe anxiety paralyzes people: How your brain makes it harder for you to make decisions and act when you're anxious
When you're anxious, it's usually time to make some decisions to improve your current situation, but it's really hard to do. Your brain freezes, and you can't do anything useful or even think of it.
Kate Yakimchuk anxiety fears Psychology 25 June 2023
Kids need good role models: The importance of a good example
Even adults need good role models sometimes, but kids absolutely need them. Children can find them in their parents, teachers, or even fictional characters - but they need someone to admire, so they can become great people.
Kate Yakimchuk role model children upbringing Psychology 25 June 2023
Why some people irritate you for seemingly no reason: Psychologists explain
Have you ever met people who do nothing wrong, but somehow manage to irritate you? While sometimes it's your gut feeling that tells you that something is wrong with them, sometimes it's just your mind playing tricks on you.
Kate Yakimchuk irritation anger personal boundaries communication Psychology 25 June 2023
Why couples stop being romantic: How routine kills romance in relationships
When you only start dating, you often experience the most intense romantic moments with that person. After a while, this romantic atmosphere seems to fade away.
Kate Yakimchuk love relationship romantic Psychology 25 June 2023
Why people feel tired of their friends sometimes: Everyone needs some rest
While we love our friends, we sometimes may feel like we're tired of them, and that's normal. This feeling can come and go, but if you start feeling it more and more often, then something might be going wrong.
Kate Yakimchuk friendship personal boundaries mental health Psychology 25 June 2023
Why some people avoid dating: When being single is better than dating someone
The modern world always tries to tell us that dating and relationships are vital for everyone, but lots of people avoid dating and seem to be perfectly fine on their own. While dating can be an amazing experience leading to stable and warm relationships, some people decide that it's not worth the risk of being heartbroken.
Kate Yakimchuk relationship dating mental health personal boundaries Psychology 24 June 2023
Why some depressed people feel better in the evening: Social and psychological reasons
Depression is a complex and dangerous condition that can be more and less intense at some points. Lots of individuals claim that they feel a bit better in the evening, which might seem surprising, because that's the time when others are tired after work or just have more time on their own.
Kate Yakimchuk depression mental health Psychology 24 June 2023
Interesting Research: How Cognitive Ability and Personality Are Connected
Intelligence is influenced by various factors: genetics, upbringing, level of education, environment, lifestyle. In the article you will learn how personal characteristics and mental abilities of a person are interconnected.
Diana Dashkevich intelligence studies facts Psychology 23 June 2023
Why some people feel pity for themselves: The psychology behind it
Feeling pity for yourself is pretty common in many people, in a varying degree.
Kate Yakimchuk self-esteem mental health Psychology 23 June 2023
Why some people do not have warm feelings for school years: psychologists explain
While some people remember their high school years as bright, fun, and carefree, others don't like to talk or even think about those times. School can be a place where we can make new friends and gain useful knowledge and social skills, or a place where we feel uncomfortable and insecure.
Kate Yakimchuk school mental health bullying Psychology 22 June 2023
Why some people always want attention from others: the psychology of those who seek attention
If you don't like attention seekers, then you're probably wondering why they always need to be the center of attention. Boasting, complaining, overreacting, every method is good enough for them to get what they want.
Kate Yakimchuk attention anxiety narcissism Psychology 21 June 2023
Cleaning your house regularly can make you feel better: The way dirty spaces affect our mental health
Even though lots of people dislike cleaning a lot, it can actually make their mental health better. Scientists claim that cleanliness affects your brain a lot, and living in a dirty space makes you feel way worse, even when you hate cleaning.
Kate Yakimchuk cleaning mental health research Psychology 20 June 2023
Lots of US adults in their 30s and 40s have never been married: Why that happens
Have you ever wondered why lots of modern adults are single? A new study published by Bowling Green State University claims that modern people often don't feel like they genuinely need partners.
Kate Yakimchuk dating relationship research Psychology 20 June 2023
Narcissism connection to age and gender: The new study behind narcissists might surprise you
While all narcissists might seem the same, they can actually be pretty much different, and their age and gender matter. A new study claims that older female narcissists are way different from young male ones, and vice versa.
Kate Yakimchuk narcissism research Psychology 20 June 2023
Why some people dislike you for no reason: Psychologists explain
When someone hurts or wrongs you, then it's pretty normal to dislike or even hate them. But what if someone dislikes you for seemingly no reason?
Kate Yakimchuk relationship communication Psychology 19 June 2023
Why people can be afraid of dating attractive individuals: Beauty that attracts but also repels
People always notice beauty, and most individuals dream of dating someone really attractive. But when someone attractive actually shows interest in them, lots of individuals back off, feeling insecure or confused.
Kate Yakimchuk dating beauty insecurity Psychology 19 June 2023
Why modern people aren't interested in having kids earlier in life: Why priorities change
Modern people don't seem to be as family-oriented as the previous generations. While their parents and grandparents are often concerned by this fact, it's not always something bad that makes modern families change their priorities.
Kate Yakimchuk children family parenting Psychology 18 June 2023
How to understand whether people are concerned or jealous: It's harder than you might think
Although we often assume that our friends are relatives, they only want the best for us, this is not always the case. Sometimes when someone is jealous, they mask it to look worried.
Kate Yakimchuk jealousy communication personal boundaries Psychology 18 June 2023
It's sometimes better not to have expectations: Psychologists explain
It's natural for people to have expectations and dreams, because they often hope for the best. Expectations often lead to disappointment - and that's why it's sometimes safer not to have any.
Kate Yakimchuk expectations mental health disappointment happiness Psychology 18 June 2023
Why our preferences change when we become older: The image of a perfect partner can change a lot
When we are young, we often want to date attractive people, and that's basically everything we want our partners to be. Meanwhile, when people become more mature, their preferences often change - they not only value character more, but even their tastes change.
Kate Yakimchuk relationship couple love preferences Psychology 17 June 2023