Listening is the underrated skill that makes you a better leader instantly
144 studies confirm listening skills in leadership boost team performance. Learn why listening works and how asking follow-up questions makes you more likable.
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The Pratfall Effect: why making mistakes can make you more likable
The Pratfall Effect shows that small mistakes make competent people more likable. Learn how spilling coffee can boost your appeal according to psychology.
Flow state explains how deep focus boosts happiness and performance
Flow state is a deep immersion that boosts performance and mood. Learn how to achieve flow state using psychology and neuroscience to get in the zone.
Invisible load in relationships: 3 signs you carry too much
Learn the 3 signs of invisible load in relationships: managing tasks, tracking details, and carrying emotional weight. Discover how to share the mental burden.
Gratitude helps us escape the hedonic treadmill
Gratitude explains why new gains fade and complaints rise.
Panic attacks: sour candy and cold exposure may quickly calm a panic spike
Sour candy for panic attacks On a Reddit conversation titled “What’s a crazy body life hack everyone should know?”, a user claims: If you’re prone to anxiety attacks, keep some really sour candies on hand. I normally take medication for…
MedCircle: mental health interviews with psychiatrists & psychologists
Mental health interviews with world-class psychiatrists & psychologists, providing mental health advice packed with actionable takeaways and clear explanations of the most complicated mental health topics. Some examples of what they do: Going through heartbreak When a client comes to…
The key to starting a dreaded task is to act without waiting for motivation
Harvard Business Review: How to actually start the task you’ve been avoiding To begin a task you have been avoiding, the most crucial step is to take action, even if you do not feel motivated. The common belief that motivation…
Virtual avatars rewire body perception and ease trauma through brain plasticity
When people use virtual reality (VR) to embody avatars, such as taller, younger, or more muscular versions of themselves, their brain adapts to the new virtual body, often treating it as their own. This is due to the brain’s neuroplasticity…