3 Unexpected Mental Health Benefits of Cleaning, Per Psychology Cleaning, sweeping, and polishing can do more than tidy your home—they uplift your mental health. Psychoanalyst Anne de Chalvron and sociologist Jean-Claude Kaufmann highlight how domestic tasks boost mood and reduce stress. As a psychology professor with decades of expertise, I’ve seen how these activities foster … Read more
What Your Favorite Color Says About Your Personality, Per Psychology Your favorite color reveals more than taste—it reflects your personality. June McLeod, a color consultant, notes colors carry vibrations that influence mood and behavior. As a psychology professor with decades of expertise, I’ve seen how understanding color preferences boosts self-awareness and reduces stress. Let’s explore … Read more
4 Behaviors That Win Hearts at First Meetings, Per Psychology Making a great first impression can open doors to friendships, jobs, or romance. A University of Leipzig study in Psychological Science highlights behaviors that spark likability in minutes. As a psychology professor with decades of expertise, I’ve seen how these actions boost confidence and reduce … Read more
3 Toxic Sentences That Harm Mental Health and How to Avoid Them, Per Psychology Well-meaning words can unintentionally harm mental health through “lightgassing,” a term coined by Spencer Greenberg. As a psychology professor with decades of expertise, I’ve seen how avoiding these phrases fosters authentic support and reduces relational stress. Let’s explore three toxic sentences, … Read more
Excessive Talking: A Hidden Sign of Autism, Per Experts Excessive talking, or logorrhea, may signal autism spectrum disorder (ASD), particularly Asperger’s syndrome, per the Ile-de-France Autism Resource Center (CRAIF). As a psychology professor with decades of expertise, I’ve seen how recognizing this behavior reduces social stress and fosters inclusion. Let’s explore logorrhea as an autism … Read more
7 Behaviors of People Who Always Think They’re Right, Per Psychology Interacting with someone who always thinks they’re right can be exhausting. Psychoanalyst Juliette Allais and psychiatrist Frédéric Fanget link this behavior to childhood insecurities and cognitive biases. As a psychology professor with decades of expertise, I’ve seen how recognizing these patterns reduces relational stress … Read more
7 Signs of Emotional Unavailability in Relationships, Per Psychology Falling for someone is exciting, but what if they’re not emotionally available? Psychiatrist Alyssa Lee Mancao lists seven signs of emotional unavailability that can signal trouble. As a psychology professor with decades of expertise, I’ve seen how recognizing these patterns reduces relationship stress and boosts self-esteem. … Read more
7 Non-Physical Compliments That Boost Happiness, Per Psychology Compliments on appearance may feel good, but non-physical praise—like “Your passion is contagious”—creates deeper joy. A 2009 Women’s Psychology Quarterly study shows physical compliments can increase body dissatisfaction. As a psychology professor with decades of expertise, I’ve seen non-physical praise reduce insecurity and boost confidence. Let’s explore … Read more
How Apathy Predicts Alzheimer’s Decline and What to Do, Per Research Apathy, a loss of motivation and interest, may signal faster functional decline in Alzheimer’s disease, per a 2025 study in Journal of Neuropsychiatry and Clinical Neurosciences. As a psychology professor with decades of expertise, I’ve seen how addressing apathy can slow progression and ease … Read more
Why Sleeping at This Time Lowers Heart Disease Risk, Per Research Your bedtime could impact your heart health. A 2021 European Heart Journal – Digital Health study finds sleeping between 10:00 and 10:59 PM lowers heart disease risk. As a psychology professor with decades of expertise, I’ve seen how better sleep reduces stress and boosts … Read more