personality
Why mature people spend less time on their hobbies: When it's not enough time to enjoy life
Hobbies make our lives brighter, allowing us to be more creative, passionate and generally happy. But the older we get, the less time we tend to spend doing what we like, rather than what we should be doing.
Kate Yakimchuk hobby maturity Psychology 17 June 2023
Why people want things they can't have: It works like a Forbidden Fruit
Some people want things even more when they know they can't have them - and that's a pretty common thing. When a person is on a diet, they often want to eat lots of things they shouldn't, and it's true in many other situations.
Kate Yakimchuk dreaming goals Psychology 17 June 2023
What stops you from achieving your goals: When your brain is your worst enemy
When you know what you want to achieve, but it's hard for you to even start doing something, it's usually your brain that stops you. It happens for multiple reasons, and each of them potentially stops you from being happier.
Kate Yakimchuk goals anxiety fears Psychology 16 June 2023
The way you speak to your newborn baby impacts its brain development: Everything matters
Parents and babysitters can influence newborn babies a lot, but the newest research published on Science Direct shows that the impact is even bigger than we thought. The way you talk to a child and how often you do it impacts their abilities, because it helps them develop some parts of their brain faster.
Kate Yakimchuk babies children research science Psychology 15 June 2023
Why our self-perception is often different from who we really are: How our brains protect us
Our self-image is often very different from what others think of us. Even a realist with healthy self-esteem often finds it difficult to imagine himself as others see him.
Kate Yakimchuk self-esteem self-perception Psychology 14 June 2023
Why some adults keep acting like teenagers: The main causes of infantilization
While it's possible to keep a little playfulness and enjoy your favorite hobby at any age as an adult, some people can't outgrow their teenage years. This is largely manifested in their attitudes, priorities and interests and can greatly affect their lives.
Kate Yakimchuk mental health coping infantilization Psychology 14 June 2023
Why it's better not to visit some of your relatives too often: Psychologists explain
Some families have very warm relationships between all members, so they are happy to visit each other pretty often. On the other hand, some people prefer visiting their relatives as rarely as they possibly can.
Kate Yakimchuk relationship relatives personal boundaries Psychology 13 June 2023
Why some children don't value their belongings: Psychologists explain
While some kids take care of their things and use them carefully, other kids don't seem to care at all. They may ruin their clothes, gadgets, bedrooms, and other items, sometimes simply because they want their parents to buy them new ones.
Kate Yakimchuk children upbringing Psychology 13 June 2023
Why you are unable to relax properly on your weekends: Psychologists explain
Most people tend to become exhausted during weekdays, so they wait for their weekends to finally relax. But when the weekend comes, they understand that they simply can't relax, so they are still tired after their weekends.
Kate Yakimchuk relax stress anxiety weekend Psychology 12 June 2023
What to do if you and your partner have different life goals: Psychologist's advice
Couples are the strongest when they have mutual goals and aspirations, so they can achieve everything they want together. But what to do when goals change, and you don't feel like you and your partner want the same things anymore?
Kate Yakimchuk relationship couple communication goals Psychology 12 June 2023
Sometimes your friends aren't happy when you're successful: Psychologists explain
Some people stay with you during the good times, others prefer that you stay at the lowest stage of your life. Even if you're friends with someone, it doesn't always mean they'll be happy for you when you're successful.
Kate Yakimchuk friendship happiness jealousy Psychology 12 June 2023
Why do people fall in love with unapproachable individuals: Challenge accepted
It's easier to fall in love with someone who probably likes you back - it increases your chances to succeed drastically. But some people still fall in love with those who won't ever reciprocate, or just seem too unapproachable.
Kate Yakimchuk relationship dating love Psychology 11 June 2023
Escapism isn't always bad: How imaginary worlds help people to cope with stress
When the real world is too much for someone's mental health, they often use escapism to cope with stress. Imaginary worlds from movies, books and video games can help them forget about their problems for a while.
Kate Yakimchuk escapism mental health stress hobby Psychology 11 June 2023
Habits that make you live in debt: The main reasons why people rely on credits too much
Specialists claim that good income doesn't always guarantee that a person can live without constantly being in debt. Sometimes people face unexpected expenses that cause them to sink into debt for years, and sometimes it happens gradually, without external causes.
Kate Yakimchuk money coping Psychology 11 June 2023
Why some people dislike compliments: psychologist explain
Compliments are usually pleasant to get, unless they are insincere or vulgar. But some people dislike receiving even the nicest compliments from people they don't know well.
Kate Yakimchuk compliments personal boundaries self-esteem Psychology 11 June 2023
How to fight jealousy: Psychologists' advice
It is unpleasant when one of the closest people envy you, and it is unpleasant to experience jealousy yourself. Dealing with these feelings may not be easy, but it is doable if you can properly reflect and work with your emotions.
Kate Yakimchuk jealousy mental healh friendship communication Psychology 10 June 2023
Why people feel jealous of their friends: When even friends aren't happy for you
It's usually assumed that friends should be happy for you when you succeed, but it doesn't always happen. This might be a part of their human nature, or they might be not your real friends in the first place.
Kate Yakimchuk mental health relationship jealousy communication Psychology 10 June 2023
Why people are afraid of changing their lives: The discomfort of the unknown
When you don't like the way your life goes, it's time to change something, but it's not so easy to do. People often feel uncomfortable when things change, and when life changes dramatically, it can even be scary.
Kate Yakimchuk anxiety stress changes Psychology 10 June 2023
How to understand that your date doesn't like you: Save your time
While sometimes people are more interested in how to understand whether someone likes them, it's also important to know whether someone isn't. When dating someone, you should know the signs that you probably shouldn't waste your time.
Kate Yakimchuk relationship dating communication Psychology 9 June 2023
Why people are afraid to tell what they really want: Explanation of mind games
Not everyone is open or brave enough to openly express their feelings, wants, or thoughts. If you're talking to someone who seems too shy to tell what they really want, then there might be a few reasons for that.
Kate Yakimchuk relationship communication Psychology 9 June 2023