From Science to Practice

Anxiety

A New Way to Reduce Worrying

Jelena Kecmanovic Ph.D. on January 12, 2021

Have you always wondered what you should focus on to disengage from worrying? This new approach is bound to help.

Have you always wondered what you should focus on to disengage from worrying? This new approach is bound to help.

Social Networking

Surprising Benefits of (Safely) Chatting With Strangers

Jelena Kecmanovic Ph.D. on August 26, 2020

We are missing our “weak ties” — interactions with strangers and acquaintances which enrich our lives. Here are ways to safely maintain them.

We are missing our “weak ties” — interactions with strangers and acquaintances which enrich our lives. Here are ways to safely maintain them.

Perfectionism

Why So Many People Are Bragging About Their Quarantine

Jelena Kecmanovic Ph.D. on April 16, 2020

Projecting an ideal self-image is a way of convincing oneself and others that nothing gets in a way of striving for perfection. Being real might be a better strategy.

Projecting an ideal self-image is a way of convincing oneself and others that nothing gets in a way of striving for perfection. Being real might be a better strategy.

Health

Therapy Can Help Even Those Who Did Not Benefit Before

Jelena Kecmanovic Ph.D. on February 26, 2020

A new study shows that therapy can be very helpful with anxiety or depression, even when medications or therapy did not work the first time.

A new study shows that therapy can be very helpful with anxiety or depression, even when medications or therapy did not work the first time.

Motivation

15 Science-Backed Tips for Turning Your Goals Into Reality

Jelena Kecmanovic Ph.D. on January 1, 2020

Psychological science can give you the strength to stay on track.

Psychological science can give you the strength to stay on track.

Stress

Try a Radically Different Solution for Stress This Season

Jelena Kecmanovic Ph.D. on December 14, 2019

If you feel unusually stressed, here is an approach that teaches you how to accept your negative emotions and focus on living a purposeful life.

If you feel unusually stressed, here is an approach that teaches you how to accept your negative emotions and focus on living a purposeful life.

Media

Is It Time to Declutter Your Social Media?

Jelena Kecmanovic Ph.D. on September 24, 2019

Are you overwhelmed by social media? Marie Kondo and psychology can both help.

Are you overwhelmed by social media? Marie Kondo and psychology can both help.

Career

Tired of Doing the Invisible Work in Your Family?

Jelena Kecmanovic Ph.D. on August 24, 2019

If you feel that your work and leisure are often interrupted by thoughts about managing your family life, and that you are always pressed for time, here are five solutions.

If you feel that your work and leisure are often interrupted by thoughts about managing your family life, and that you are always pressed for time, here are five solutions.

Sleep

How to Have Fun and Grow Closer on Your Couples Vacation

Jelena Kecmanovic Ph.D. on July 21, 2019

Research suggests 7 things to keep in mind when traveling with a partner that will help you maximize your chances of enjoying the vacation and strengthen your love.

Research suggests 7 things to keep in mind when traveling with a partner that will help you maximize your chances of enjoying the vacation and strengthen your love.

Anxiety

Anxiety Is On the Rise: What Can You Do to Ward It Off?

Jelena Kecmanovic Ph.D. on May 13, 2019

Psychological science suggests seven counterintuitive strategies to keep anxiety from ruling your life. You can take these concrete actions now.

Psychological science suggests seven counterintuitive strategies to keep anxiety from ruling your life. You can take these concrete actions now.

Friends

Remember Your Single Friends This Valentine’s Day

Jelena Kecmanovic Ph.D. on February 8, 2019

Valentine’s Day can leave single people feeling invisible, ignored, and convinced that their coupled friends just don’t understand. Learn how you can help.

Valentine’s Day can leave single people feeling invisible, ignored, and convinced that their coupled friends just don’t understand. Learn how you can help.

Anxiety

Living in Uncertain Times

Jelena Kecmanovic Ph.D. on January 29, 2019

We live in very uncertain times. Six strategies based on psychological science can help you deal with the uncertainty without being overwhelmed.

We live in very uncertain times. Six strategies based on psychological science can help you deal with the uncertainty without being overwhelmed.

Stress

Thinking about Taking a Break from Facebook?

Jelena Kecmanovic Ph.D. on April 17, 2018

Giving up Facebook for only five days can reduce your stress hormone levels, according to a new study.

Giving up Facebook for only five days can reduce your stress hormone levels, according to a new study.

Mating

Why You Should Ask Your Friends and Family to Set You Up

Jelena Kecmanovic Ph.D. on March 22, 2018

Having a hard time with online dating? You are not alone. Learn why it might be time to try your luck offline.

Having a hard time with online dating? You are not alone. Learn why it might be time to try your luck offline.

Punishment

How Do We Improve Sexual Harassment Training?

Jelena Kecmanovic Ph.D. on December 14, 2017

Sexual harassment training has been ubiquitous for many years, despite being ineffective. A scientifically-grounded alternative could help change this.

Sexual harassment training has been ubiquitous for many years, despite being ineffective. A scientifically-grounded alternative could help change this.