Why Your Manager’s Behavior Feels Off: The Cost of Emotional Masking Does your manager’s overly polished demeanor spark unease? A study in Personality and Individual Differences suggests this could stem from “surface acting”—masking true emotions to project strength. Work psychologist Jose Bedard explains that such behavior, often tied to loneliness, harms both leaders and teams. … Read more
How Your Childhood Shapes Others’ Trust in You, Per a Study We judge trustworthiness in seconds, but a Journal of Personality and Social Psychology study by Professor Kristin Laurin at the University of British Columbia reveals an unexpected factor: people from modest childhoods are often seen as more reliable. As a psychology professor with decades … Read more
How Women Can Speak Up at Work Without Guilt, Per an Expert Feeling nervous about asking for a raise or dreading a meeting with your boss? You’re not alone. Many women struggle to advocate for themselves at work without guilt. Clara Molli, a workplace equality expert, podcast host, and author of Rules of the Game, … Read more
How Nostalgia Transforms Memories Over Time, Per a New Study Nostalgia isn’t just a fading snapshot—it’s a dynamic emotional journey, per a University of Southampton study in Neuroscience News. Memories once filled with joy can shift to bittersweet regret or gratitude over time. As a psychology professor with decades of expertise, I’ve seen how nostalgia … Read more
How Much Cash Should You Carry? Experts Reveal the Ideal Amount In a world of digital payments, cash might seem outdated, but a Federal Reserve study shows most consumers still carry it, albeit using it less. Financial experts like Christopher Rand, in CNBC, stress its value as a backup during emergencies. As a psychology professor … Read more
7 Common Mistakes That Harm Your Memory, Per a Neurologist Memory decline isn’t inevitable, says Dr. Richard Restak, a neurologist at George Washington Hospital, in a New York Times interview. Avoiding seven common mistakes can protect cognitive health. As a psychology professor with decades of expertise, I’ve seen how proactive habits boost mental well-being. Let’s … Read more
Sleeping Over 9 Hours a Night May Harm Your Brain, Study Finds Sleeping in feels indulgent, but a University of Texas Health Science Center study warns that over nine hours of nightly sleep may accelerate cognitive decline. Researcher Sudha Seshadri links this to memory and logic issues, especially in those with depression. As a psychology … Read more
BDSM Practitioners Are Psychologically Healthy, Study of 1,884 Spanish Adults Finds BDSM—bondage, discipline, dominance, submission, sadism, and masochism—often carries a stigma of deviance or trauma. Yet, a study in the Journal of Homosexuality challenges this, showing BDSM practitioners may have healthier psychological profiles than non-practitioners. As a psychology professor with decades of expertise, I’ve seen … Read more
15 Behaviors That Sabotage Your Self-Confidence, Per Experts Self-confidence is vital for mental health, yet we often undermine it without realizing. Neuroscientist Nawal Mustafa, in an Instagram post, and physician Tanya J. Peterson, in Medical Selection, highlight behaviors that erode confidence through neuroplasticity. As a psychology professor with decades of expertise, I’ve seen how these … Read more
How Your Personality Impacts Mental Health: Insights from a Study of 16,000 People Could your personality shape your mental health? A study in Psychiatry and Clinical Neurosciences, analyzing 16,000 Estonians, found that traits like neuroticism and low conscientiousness explain up to 25% of mental disorder risks, such as anxiety or depression. As a psychology professor … Read more