Dream Journaling: A Morning Habit to Reduce Stress and Start Your Day Right Dream journaling, a simple morning activity, can transform your day by reducing stress and boosting self-awareness, per Stylist and Cleveland Clinic (web:9). As a psychology professor with decades of expertise, I’ve seen this practice foster emotional clarity and resilience. Let’s explore why … Read more
Understanding Growth and Maturity in Developmental Psychology Developmental psychology explores how we evolve from infancy to adulthood, with growth and maturity as key concepts shaping our physical, mental, and social selves. As a psychology professor with decades of expertise, I’ve seen how understanding these processes reduces anxiety about change and fosters resilience. Let’s delve into … Read more
What Your Suitcase Packing Style Says About Your Personality Packing a suitcase for a trip reveals more than your travel essentials—it unveils your personality. Psychologist Mahaté Tranzer, in Female Magazine, links packing habits to traits like control or flexibility (web:9). As a psychology professor with decades of expertise, I’ve seen how these habits reduce stress … 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
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 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