The Status That Matters Most For Your Happiness Is Not On Your Payslip (M)
Why the ‘local-ladder effect’ is so important for happiness.
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Hugs Feel So Delicious Because They Remind Us We Are Alive (M)
Hugging provides thermal cues that travel from skin to brain, enhancing how we experience our own bodies.
Letting Go Of Unattainable Goals Feels Wonderful — Here’s Why (M)
Letting go, starting again and staying flexible are all key to achieving long-term aims.
These Eclectic Pursuits Make Your Brain 4-7 Years Younger (M)
The creativity activities that rewire vulnerable brain regions, creating a shield against cognitive decline.
Why Sharing Positive Emotions With Someone Else Matters So Much (M)
The research looked at the difference between when positive emotions are experienced alone compared with together.
We Overestimate Other People’s Emotions — And Why That Is A Good Thing (M)
Across thousands of interactions — video, text, and face-to-face — one pattern emerged: we overestimate the intensity of other people’s emotions.
How Your Name Influences How Believable You Are (M)
Names have a subtle impact on how we are perceived.
The Psychology Of Becoming Santa: What It Teaches About Purpose & Professional Identity (M)
Professional Santas reveal the hidden psychology of fitting — or not fitting — into a role you deeply value.
The Batman Effect: Why We Give Up Our Seats When A Superhero Is Watching (M)
A costume changes the moral climate of a subway car.
The Simple Self-Talk Trick Proven To Make People Happier (M)
A quick psychological practice that improves well-being, self-perception, self-worth and social well-being.
