personality
Why people close their hearts: How suppressing emotions helps to avoid future stress
Suppressing emotions might not be the best tactic to cope with past traumas, but it's easy - and that's why it's so common. Keeping your feeling deep inside can help a person look tougher, like nothing can hurt them - and it makes them feel stronger as well.
Kate Yakimchuk emotions trauma self care Psychology 10 July 2023
Why bullies attack other people: The main reasons
We often see bullies - either in movies or in real life. While everyone with a bit of empathy doesn't want to hurt or offend other people, it doesn't seem that bullies work like that.
Kate Yakimchuk bullying self-esteem Psychology 10 July 2023
Why some people tend to give up easily: It's not too late to look for solutions
Most issues are manageable, and most problems can be fixed - you just need to look for solutions thoroughly enough. While it seems normal for most people, some individuals seem no see any solutions at all - or, at least, they don't even want to look for them.
Kate Yakimchuk giving up confidence self-esteem Psychology 9 July 2023
Psychologist's Explanation: What Types of Narcissism Are There
Narcissism in modern society is a set of personality traits that are characterized by callousness, grandiosity and legitimacy.
Diana Dashkevich narcissism mental health facts studies Psychology 7 July 2023
Lonely people see the world differently: A new study confirms
Lonely people are well-aware that their point of view often differs from what other people think and see, but now we have a proof. A new study shows how lonely people are actually wired differently in some ways.
Kate Yakimchuk research loneliness Psychology 7 July 2023
People with purpose in life feel less lonely: A new study claims that goals beat loneliness
Lonely people tend to feel better when they have life goals, a new study claims. It helps lonely individuals to get rid of negative thoughts and concentrate on things they actually enjoy.
Kate Yakimchuk research loneliness goals Psychology 5 July 2023
Ladies understand people better: The new study explains "theory of mind"
Most people agree that it would be great to know that politics understand what other people think, want, and feel. A new study challenges this notion and suggests that gender, not politics, plays a more significant role in determining people's social skills.
Kate Yakimchuk communication research understanding Psychology 4 July 2023
Phone calls can be pretty influential: The new research
Not only meeting people in person, but also phone calling them can be very significant for businessmen and influencers. New research from The University of Texas at Austin reveals the significant influence of phone communications on people's behavior, extending up to four degrees of separation from the initial caller.
Kate Yakimchuk phone phone calls research influence Psychology 4 July 2023
It's still hard to understand why some people believe in conspiracy theories: The new explains
Most conspiracy theories sound crazy, but they are still many individuals who believe in them. A new research on that topic shows that there's no simple explanation why people still believe in such things.
Kate Yakimchuk conspiracy theories research beliefs Psychology 4 July 2023
Psychologist's Explanation: Who Are Narcissists
In the article we will talk about how people with a narcissistic personality tendency differ.
Diana Dashkevich life mental health narcissism facts Psychology 3 July 2023
Walkable cities can make you more socialized: A new study connects isolation and loneliness with infrastructure
Lots of bid cities are built for cars only - and while it can be pretty convenient, it can affect our mental health in a bad way. In fact, a new study claims that walkable cities can help adults be more sociable and less lonely.
Kate Yakimchuk loneliness research infrastructure Psychology 3 July 2023
Why it's hard to say what present you'd like to receive: Shy birthday people explained
Have you ever noticed that it's way easier for some people to give presents than to receive them? And it might be even harder when someone directly asks you what present you want.
Kate Yakimchuk presents gifts anxiety Psychology 2 July 2023
Why do people compete with their friends: It's not always that great
While competing with our friends can motivate us to become better versions of ourselves, it's still not always great. Being constantly pressed by the need of being the best of your friend group can affect your mental health a lot.
Kate Yakimchuk competition friendship mental health Psychology 2 July 2023
Savior Syndrome: When helping others becomes a bad thing
Savior syndrome, also known as the Messiah complex or the rescuer complex, refers to a psychological pattern where individuals have an intense desire to save or fix others. While it sounds like something good, it's often not - and that's why.
Kate Yakimchuk savior syndrome personal boundaries anxiety Psychology 2 July 2023
Psychologist's Explanation: What's the Difference between Extroverts and Introverts
You probably get confused sometimes between introversion and extroversion. In the article, we will explain the difference in detail and clearly.
Diana Dashkevich life character facts studies Psychology 1 July 2023
When children read for pleasure, it will benefit them later: The new research confirms that reading is great for your brain
While forcing children to read can make them hate it, reading for pleasure can be actually very beneficial for kids. New research from UK and China claim that kids who read for pleasure when they're young tend to have better cognitive abilities when they're older.
Kate Yakimchuk children reading intelligence research Psychology 1 July 2023
If you're guilt-prone, then you are less likely to be corrupted: The new research connects corruption and lack of shame
Feeling guilty is not a pleasant experience, but it may have some benefits for society. A new article claims that guilt-prone people tend to be less likely corrupted.
Kate Yakimchuk bribe research corruption guilt Psychology 29 June 2023
The better your company is, the more productive you are: New research
Remote work became widespread during the pandemic, but it wasn't always positive. New research claims that toxic companies make their employers less productive when working remotely.
Kate Yakimchuk work remote work mental health research Psychology 29 June 2023
Why people feel like their achievements aren't well-deserved: Learn more about the Impostor syndrome
Many people experience impostor syndrome, a phenomenon where they doubt their abilities and fear being exposed as a fraud despite evidence of their accomplishments. If it sounds familiar, then you probably also experience it, and you're clearly not alone in that.
Kate Yakimchuk impostor syndrome mental health anxiety success Psychology 26 June 2023
Why some people cheat on their spouses: the most common reasons for infidelity
Most people think that fidelity is one of the main things they want from marriage. Meanwhile, many people also cheat on their spouses, and then claim that they have their own needs and reasons for this.
Kate Yakimchuk relationship marriage cheating infidelity Psychology 26 June 2023