Not Your Fault: 4 Sources of Anxiety You Can Stop Owning Today Feeling overwhelmed by anxiety and blaming yourself? Social worker Carrie Howard, cited in HuffPost UK, explains that much of this burden stems from misplaced responsibility for others’ feelings, decisions, outcomes, or societal expectations. Matrimonial doctor Emmali Believer adds that absorbing others’ emotions harms … Read more
Mental Load and Divorce: How Daily Habits Harm Relationships Marriage isn’t always smooth sailing, and seemingly harmless behaviors like neglecting household tasks can lead to divorce. A Glow survey reveals that 75% of married French women feel irritated by their spouse’s lack of participation, with 30% considering divorce. Mirium Bidaud, founder of The Couple’s Place, … Read more
Struggling to Hear in Noise? This Research-Backed Tip Can Help Finding it hard to follow conversations in noisy settings? A simple solution—moving to the rhythm of speech—could make a difference, according to a study led by Benjamin Morillon, published in Proceedings of the Royal Society B. Tapping your finger or saying a word aloud can … Read more
Barnum Effect: Why Horoscopes Feel So Personal and How to Stay Grounded Ever read a horoscope that felt eerily accurate? Vague statements like “You have untapped potential” or “Your loved ones matter deeply” resonate because of the Barnum effect, a psychological trick named after circus showman P.T. Barnum. Psychologist Serge Siscoti explains that this bias … Read more
Excusing Toxic Behavior? 6 Phrases to Stop Saying for Better Mental Health When loved ones act in ways that clash with our values, it’s tempting to make excuses for them, especially in close relationships. Psychiatrist Bobby Banks, in an Instagram post, warns that justifying harmful behavior can erode self-worth. Clinical psychologist Claire Petin and communication … Read more
Toxic Communication: 3 Signs to Protect Your Mental Health Not all toxic relationships involve shouting or obvious conflict—some are marked by subtle, draining communication styles. Psychiatrist Erin Leonard, in Psychology Today, identifies three signs of toxic dialogue that undermine self-esteem and connection: lack of active listening, empty conversations, and disagreements turned into attacks. As a … Read more
Gemök: The German Money Method Boosting Happiness and Community Struggling with financial stress? The Gemök method, a German approach to collective money management, could lighten your mental load and enhance well-being. Born in a Göttingen student flat in the 1990s, this system pools incomes into a shared account, fostering transparency and support. Clinical psychologist Claire … Read more
Can a Child’s Face Reveal Their Personality? Morphopsychology Explored Could the shape of a child’s face hint at their personality from birth? Morphopsychology, a discipline pioneered by Louis Corman in 1937, suggests facial features reflect character traits. Martine Bullard, president of the French Society of Morphopsychology (SFM), claims these traits are observable early in life. … Read more
Diet and Mental Health: How Your Food Choices Impact Your Brain What you eat affects more than your body—it shapes your mental health. Psychiatrist Guillaume Fond, in a Franceinfo interview, highlights the gut microbiota’s role in regulating mood, stress, and even depression. A poor diet, especially one high in ultra-processed foods, can “starve” your brain, … Read more
Is This the One? Questions to Know If Your Partner Is Right for Life Wondering if your partner is “the one” to grow old with? While no one can predict the future, Dr. Florentine d’Aulnois-Wang, founder of The Couple’s Place, suggests key questions to assess a relationship’s lasting potential. Asking whether you’re ready to face … Read more