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.
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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.
How Compassion For Others Fuels Your Own Well-Being (M)
We know self-compassion helps, but this study confirms caring for others provides a powerful, distinct well-being boost.
Poor Sleep: 8 Hours With Interruptions As Bad As Only 4 Hours (M)
Four 10 to 15 minute sleep interruptions in the night enough to leave people groggy and grumpy.
These Are The Most Anxiety-Provoking Holiday Purchases (M)
This study explains some of the special stress of shopping in the holiday season.
The Everyday Snack That Boosts Older Adults’ Brain Function (M)
A daily handful of a familiar food may improve cognitive performance by enhancing vascular function in the brain.
Why Some People Hear Voices: It Is Inner Speech ‘Gone Wrong’ (M)
Imagine if your own inner monologue seemed to be coming from outside yourself, like a disembodied voice.
True Happiness Comes From Within For Only 25% Of People (M)
People’s satisfaction with life is generated in quite different ways: what makes one person happy could have little or no effect on another.
The Work Tasks That Make People Switch Off & Burn Out (M)
One type of work task leads people to want revenge on their employer.
