Psychology

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Researchers from The Australian National University wanted to determine why Machiavellianism stands alone as the only antagonistic trait that enjoys positive associations in business, literature and social exchanges. Read More

Interview Tips

Wearing this color at your interview may get you the job (and an Oscar)Meredith Lepore

This is the color that most female Oscar winners wear and it turns out to be a good color for acing the interview and getting a promotion. Read More

Advice

7 psychological superpowers few people have (that you can use to set yourself apart)Ayodeji Awosika

We live in an unrestrained world. It’s getting angrier, more chaotic and pretentious.This is why it’s the perfect time to behave in the opposite fashion. Read More

Personal Finance

Science says men who drive nice cars are not great people Kyle Schnitzer

From cutting off motorists without using their blinker to tailgating until they wiz past, those who believe that drivers in luxury cars are jerks are not wrong, according to a new study. Read More

Health

This habit you thought was totally normal could mean you are a narcissist Kyle Schnitzer

Whether it’s a snap from a recent lavish trip abroad or just letting your social following know you went to the gym this morning, the study, published in Computers in Human Behavior, wanted to find the link between selfies and narcissism, which is a personality disorder that can create an inflated sense of self-importance within a person. Read More

Office Life

Researchers reveal the secret to using narcissism to your advantage CW Headley

Research published in the Journal of Applied Psychology surveyed workers employed at Fortune 500 Companies and ultimately concluded that team’s led by individuals who counterbalance narcissism and humility are more productive, more engaged and perform better on daily tasks. These employees even viewed their bosses more favorably compared to firms helmed by less narcissistic executives. Read More

Health

5 ways to treat Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Kelsey Duchesne

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is depression that is prompted with the changing of the seasons, most commonly winter,
and understandably so— we can all remember a time where we left the office and were immediately disheartened by the pitch-black sky and a cold gust of wind, can’t we? … Read More

How To

5 psychology-tested methods to increase your productivity Elvira Veksler

Here are five psychology-tested methods to finally understand (and skyrocket) your productivity. Read More

How To

Psychologists on how to have a better outlook in 2020 Lindsay Tigar

Psychotherapist and author Tina B. Tessina, PhD, explains, generally speaking, positive happy people have an easier time in life, and they bounce back from problems faster. Read More

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