Why You Stay Subscribed to Spotify, Deezer, or Apple Music: A 2025 Study Reveals All Ever wonder why you keep renewing your Spotify, Deezer, or Apple Music subscription without a second thought? A May 2025 Frontiers in Psychology study by Zihua University and ABA College researchers, surveying 895 users, uncovers the invisible levers of loyalty … Read more
Stuck on Autopilot? What This Mental State Reveals About You Ever feel like you’re going through life’s motions without truly being present? Therapist Katie Evans, cited in Dr. Happy, calls this “automatic pilot” or “functional blocking,” a state where you perform tasks mechanically while feeling emotionally numb. As a psychology professor with decades of expertise, … Read more
Your Fascination with Celebrity Couples Reveals Your Personality Why do celebrity couples at events like the 2025 Cannes Film Festival captivate us? Psychoanalyst Christian Richomme suggests that our obsession with star-studded romances reflects our hopes, wounds, and romantic ideals. As a psychology professor with decades of expertise, I’ve seen how these projections shape self-awareness and … Read more
Are You Hypersensitive? Discover Your Sensitivity with This Test Could you be hypersensitive without realizing it? Dr. Saverio Tomasella, a French psychologist and author of Hypersensitive: Too Sensitive to Be Happy? and Open Letter to Sensitive Souls, describes high sensitivity as a powerful trait that, when embraced, fosters empathy and creativity. As a psychology professor … Read more
Your Walk, Your Personality: What Your Steps Say About You Your walk is more than just movement—it’s a window into your personality. Body language experts Olga Sisco and Aud Roy, cited in Marie Claire, suggest that your gait reveals emotional and psychological states, from confidence to introspection. As a psychology professor with decades of expertise, … Read more
What You See First in This Image Reveals Your Hidden Personality Traits What catches your eye first in an ambiguous image—a spider, a face, or a weapon? Psychoanalyst Christian Richomme suggests that your initial perception reveals key aspects of your personality, from emotional sensitivity to hidden creativity. As a psychology professor with decades of expertise, … Read more
Embracing Suffering: The Scary Truth to Unlocking Happiness Happiness isn’t just about surrounding yourself with good relationships, as a Harvard study confirms—it’s about finding meaning through life’s challenges. Mark Manson, in The Subtle Art of Not Giving a Fck*, and Martin Seligman, founder of positive psychology, argue that embracing suffering is key to a fulfilling … Read more
Migraines and Change: How to Manage the Pain of Life’s Shifts Do life’s changes trigger pounding headaches? Dr. Jimmy Mohammed, in an RTL interview, calls migraines a “change disease,” affecting over 15% of the global population. These debilitating headaches, worsened by stress or routine disruptions, reflect an intolerance to change. As a psychology professor with … Read more
Your Shoes, Your Story: What Your Footwear Says About Your Mental Health Do your shoes reveal your emotional state? Psychoanalyst Christian Richomme suggests they do, acting as a mirror to your mood and identity. A survey notes 81% of women choose shoes based on their emotions, reflecting confidence, comfort, or vulnerability. As a psychology professor … Read more
Spotting Manipulators: The Telltale Sign That Protects Your Mental Health Manipulators can erode your mental health with subtle tactics, but spotting them early can protect you. Psychiatrist Isabelle Nazare-Aga, author of Manipulators Are Among Us, identifies a key red flag: manipulators react poorly to requests for clarification, using ambiguity to maintain control. As a psychology … Read more