Psychology

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3 reasons why you can’t stop looking at your phone during social situations John Anderer

A fascinating new study just released by the Norwegian University of Science and Technology has produced three main reasons why people can’t help but take out their phones during social situations nowadays. Read More

Researchers just discovered why you share your private information online John Anderer

Researchers have identified two distinct strategies that appear to be quite effective at “manipulating” or swaying users into providing more personal information. Read More

How To

Why self-sabotage could actually be good for your career Kattie Thorndyke

But this year, instead of chastising ourselves for sabotaging our self-improvement goals, what if we breathed a collective sigh of relief? … Read More

Advice

Saying these words when someone is upset is the best thing you can do John Anderer

A new study from Ohio State University has an answer to that age-old question, and it’s a suggestion that’s easy to incorporate into the conversation the next time you find yourself comforting someone in need. Read More

Personal Finance

The weird events that happen when you hear your middle name CW Headley

For US participants, hearing their first, middle and last name induced feelings of shame, anger, pride, or self-efficacy. There was no discernable effect among Indian samples. Read More

How To

What is Imposter Syndrome and how to defeat it Mimi Alas

Most people experience this at a certain point in their lives, and it’s not only related to professional success, it can also happen in your personal life or in your social life. Read More

How To

Do this with your eyes when you go shopping if you don’t want to overspend John Anderer

If you’re looking to keep your holiday budget in check this year, the results of a fascinating new study from the University of Innsbruck in Austria may be of some help. Read More

How To

How psychology can help you handle your slacking coworkers Sara London

Are you struggling with handling your slacking coworkers? Take a little help with some psychological advice that could change things. Read More

How To

How to negotiate your job offer, according to psychologists Sarah Dillon

Are you ready to negotiate a job offer or salary in your favor? Follow these rules — based on psychology — that could help sway the results. Read More

Must Reads

What jobs can you get with a business degree?

We’ve rounded up 11 different types of jobs you can get with a business degree to give you an idea of just how versatile that particular bachelor’s degree is.

The 21 jobs that are MOST likely to lead to divorce

Some jobs have a higher divorce rate than others.

The 12 best people to pick as job references

You want to pick people who have worked alongside you and think highly enough of you to sing your praises to a hiring manager.

I did 8 rounds of interviews and still didn’t get the job

“I’ve interviewed with Google twice now, and when people ask me why I don’t work there, I respond, ‘I can never seem to get past the eighth interview,’” says Steve Silberberg, who is now the founder of Fatpacking, a weight-loss backpacking company.

Myth busted: 5 ageism stereotypes that need to be broken

In the last few months, older social media personalities have been gaining traction on sites like Instagram, Twitter, and Tik Tock. They’re called Grandfluencers, and they’re here to debunk pervasive ageism myths….and make a little cash doing it.

The simple eye contact trick you should use in every conversation

“When two people are having a conversation, eye contact signals that shared attention is high —that they are in peak synchrony with one another.”

How to deal with ‘The Great Resignation’ when you are a manager

Managers are worried about maintaining the talent required to keep the doors open, but they are not asking the right questions.

The flu shot may protect you from severe COVID-19 infection

New research found that the flu vaccine may provide vital protection against COVID-19, reducing the risk of suffering severe infection, like stroke, sepsis, and deep vein thrombosis (DVT).

The best exercises for flabby arms — workouts you’ve never heard of

You can tone your arms with these five workouts, and we have video to show you the right form.

7 things you should never ask your boss

There are some things you should just not ask your boss — these 7 questions are things you should stay clear from in conversation.