Norway’s Dugnadsånd: The Daily Habit for Happiness and Health In Norway, even on rainy days, people come together to help neighbors, tend shared gardens, or volunteer, embodying dugnadsånd—a cultural philosophy of community solidarity. The Happiness Research Institute highlights this as a key to well-being. As a psychology professor with decades of expertise, I’ve seen how … Read more
This Daily Habit Could Be Holding You Back from Your Dream Self Do you cling to routine, mistaking comfort for progress? Brian Williamson, a Doctor of Education cited in Psychology Today, explains that true growth comes from embracing discomfort, not avoiding it. As a psychology professor with decades of expertise, I’ve seen how stepping into … Read more
Scuba Diving: The Scandinavian Secret to Stress Relief and Mental Peace Feeling tired and stressed? Scuba diving, a Scandinavian-inspired practice, offers a unique path to peace, as Esther and Helen discovered. Diving fosters mindfulness, reduces stress, and builds confidence, per psychologist Marylène Thomar. As a psychology professor with decades of expertise, I’ve seen how such … Read more
Why Blue Is the Favorite Color of High-IQ Individuals, Per Research Could your love for blue hint at a sharper mind? A Korean study of 900 participants suggests those with above-average IQs often prefer blue, linking it to traits like emotional stability and analytical thinking. As a psychology professor with decades of expertise, I’ve seen … Read more
Dunning-Kruger Effect: Why Overconfidence Thrives at Work Ever wonder why less skilled colleagues seem overly confident while experts doubt themselves? The Dunning-Kruger effect, identified by David Dunning and Justin Kruger in their 1999 Journal of Personality and Social Psychology study, explains this paradox. As a psychology professor with decades of expertise, I’ve seen how this … Read more
Christophe André’s 3 Pillars for Building True Self-Esteem How do you see yourself? Psychiatrist Christophe André, author of over 30 books, including L’Estime de soi and S’estimer et s’oublier (Odile Jacob), defines self-esteem as the intimate relationship we have with ourselves, shaped by how we view, judge, and treat ourselves. As a psychology professor with … Read more
Muriel Robin Breaks Taboo on Women’s Alcohol Dependence in France “I was in great suffering,” shares Muriel Robin in the France 5 documentary Alcohol in Women: They Break the Taboo, aired May 13, 2025. Directed by Alexandra Comba and hosted by Marina Carrère d’Encausse, this poignant film explores women’s alcohol dependence, a topic shrouded in … Read more
Doctors Share How They Manage Mental Health Struggles Feeling overwhelmed by life’s demands or lingering trauma? Doctors, like anyone, face mental health challenges, and their strategies can inspire us all. A 2023 Ipsos study reveals 55% of French people often worry about mental health, with 25% experiencing depression. Experts like Justin Wafa William and Manahil … Read more
Are You an Echoist? How This Trait Impacts Your Mental Health Echoism, a lesser-known counterpart to narcissism, describes people who prioritize others’ needs over their own, often to their detriment. Psychologist Audrey Tang, cited in HuffPost, explains echoism as a tendency to reflect others’ desires, rooted in upbringing with narcissistic influences. As a psychology professor … Read more
New Ultrasound Treatment Offers Hope for Treatment-Resistant Depression Depression affects one in five people globally, per CNRS, yet up to 30% of patients don’t respond to standard treatments. A groundbreaking study published in Brain Stimulation on May 5, 2025, introduces transcranial ultrasound stimulation (TUS) as a non-invasive solution for treatment-resistant depression (TRD). As a psychology … Read more