Loneliness is a growing crisis, even though we’re more digitally connected than ever. Here’s a four-word approach to overcome it, inspired by practical solutions.
How to Stop People-Pleasing
How to move past paying the high cost of over-giving and self-abandonment.
Does the ‘Generation Effect’ in Advertising Still Work?
Marketeers use generation effects to bolster the memorability of ads. But what if its effects are laboratory illusions? And do generation effects work in multicultural societies?
The Psychology of Celebrity Endorsements for President
A postmorten analysis of why Kamala Harris fared so poorly should perhaps include evaluation of the psychology of celebrity endorsement.
Leading Through Crisis: Process Before Responding
In times of national crisis, leaders must sometimes communicate understanding before they fully have processed the situation. Here are five ways to slow down and gain clarity.
To Manage Conflict Effectively, Watch Your “Punctuation”
It’s natural to cling to your views during conflict, but adopting another’s perspective can take your influence to the next level.
Do You Avoid the Doctor Because of Health Anxiety?
If you fear going to the doctor because you are anxious about your health, this behavioral strategy can help you face your fear with baby steps.
A Prosthesis for the Mind
“Continuous partial attention is an automatic process motivated only by ‘a desire to be a live node on the network’ or by the willingness to connect and stay connected.”
Parenting That Is Mindful of Children’s Temperament
Children have different temperaments, and what works with one child may not work with another. For more effective parenting, tailor strategies to a child’s unique temperament.
Apples vs. Apple Jacks
Marketing tactics minimize big differences among substances, including food products.