What if you are not a natural extrovert, but you are in a new place and need to make new friends? Here I discuss three practical suggestions based on decades of research
What if you are not a natural extrovert, but you are in a new place and need to make new friends? Here I discuss three practical suggestions based on decades of research
The news is full of hard-to-resist stories about threats and abominations, but there are three good reasons we should all actively change our news diet.
The news is full of hard-to-resist stories about threats and abominations, but there are three good reasons we should all actively change our news diet.
Does rational thinking, like language, come naturally to humans? Will we solve the many problems wrought by modern irrational thinking, as we've solved so many past problems?
Does rational thinking, like language, come naturally to humans? Will we solve the many problems wrought by modern irrational thinking, as we've solved so many past problems?
David Myers is perhaps the wisest living psychologist. In his new book, he shares some of his wisdom. Here are three tidbits from his extensive tasting menu.
David Myers is perhaps the wisest living psychologist. In his new book, he shares some of his wisdom. Here are three tidbits from his extensive tasting menu.
Can the principles of evolutionary psychology help us understand why some movies are terrible, and some are wonderful? Let's consider the highest-grossing film of all time.
Can the principles of evolutionary psychology help us understand why some movies are terrible, and some are wonderful? Let's consider the highest-grossing film of all time.
A Personal Perspective: You don't need an expensive trip to the Caribbean to find joy. There are ways to get the same thrill when walking around your neighborhood.
A Personal Perspective: You don't need an expensive trip to the Caribbean to find joy. There are ways to get the same thrill when walking around your neighborhood.
Some infer that an evolutionary perspective prescribes a life pursuing self-interest in the service of selfish genes, but that’s a misconception at multiple levels. Here's why.
Some infer that an evolutionary perspective prescribes a life pursuing self-interest in the service of selfish genes, but that’s a misconception at multiple levels. Here's why.
Most psychologists don't consult evangelists for life lessons, but there's a lot to learn from the fellow who was the head evangelist for the original MacIntosh computer.
Most psychologists don't consult evangelists for life lessons, but there's a lot to learn from the fellow who was the head evangelist for the original MacIntosh computer.
Life never gets easier. Fortunately, psychology is keeping up, uncovering new ways to maintain mental and physical health, and positivity and confidence, through manageable daily habits like these. How many are you ready to try?
Self Tests are all about you. Are you outgoing or introverted? Are you a narcissist? Does perfectionism hold you back? Find out the answers to these questions and more with Psychology Today.