Psychology Archives

Social Atomization: A Sad Consequence of the Attention Economy

Do you enjoy people for the sake of enjoying people? Do you have genuine friendships—or just glorified networking experiences? In her book How to Do Nothing, Jenny Odell argues that doing nothing is meant to solve the problems created by the attention economy—the mindset of placing a monetary value on time and attention. One of these problems is social atomization. Continue reading to understand this phenomenon and how it affects us all.

Hitting Bad Shots in Golf? Here’s How to Recover Like a Pro

Why are you hitting bad shots in golf? What are the benefits of responding positively to your losses? Sore losers never get far on the course. When you hit a few weak shots during a round of golf, you need to brush it off and move on to the next round. Otherwise, the rest of your game could be ruined. Continue reading to learn how to pick yourself up after a bad game, using advice from Golf Is Not a Game of Perfect by Bob Rotella.

Dr. Bruce Lipton: What Epigenetics Reveals About Cells

What are Dr. Bruce Lipton’s views on epigenetics? What has his research found about the behavior of cells? According to The Biology of Belief by Dr. Bruce Lipton, epigenetics can show us how our environment and thoughts influence our cells. He further claims that cell behavior is a mirror to human behavior. Keep reading to learn more about Lipton’s research on epigenetics.

What Does the Cerebral Cortex Do? Function and Structure

What does the cerebral cortex do? What’s the difference between the cerebral cortex’s functions on the left side and the right side of the brain? Jill Bolte Taylor’s book Whole Brain Living describes four characters that help the brain function. Two of these characters (Characters 1 and 4) make up the cerebral cortex. Discover more about the functions of the cerebral cortex and how it forms your thought processes.

Observational Learning Theory: What It Means for Kids & Parents

What is the observational learning theory? How do children learn from imitating others? The observational learning theory proposes that children (and even adults) can acquire new knowledge simply by watching other people. In The Gardener and the Carpenter, Alison Gopnik explains how you as a parent can adjust your teaching patterns to support this type of learning in your children. Learn more about how children pick things up by observing you, other children, and other adults.

How to Overcome Fear in Sports (Golf Is Not a Game of Perfect)

Is your fear controlling you while you golf? How is your fear messing up your game? Many golfers have a fear of failing, which puts them in a bad mental state out on the green. But a part of building confidence as a golfer is learning how to overcome fear. Below we’ll discuss how to overcome common fears in sports, according to Golf Is Not a Game of Perfect by Bob Rotella.

How to Live Peacefully by Coordinating Your Brain’s Modules

Are you stressed out and in need of a break? How can you live peacefully? There are four “characters” in your brain that work together to bring inner peace to your life. It’s not until you learn how to coordinate all four characters that you’re able to achieve said peace. Let’s dive into how to live peacefully, using Jill Bolte Taylor’s amazing advice from Whole Brain Living.

Bruce Lipton: Your Subconscious Mind Holds All the Power

How does your body’s electromagnetic energy influence your cells? What’s the importance of Bruce Lipton’s subconscious mind research? Your subconscious mind is running the show, whether you know it or not. According to Bruce Lipton’s book The Biology of Belief, your electromagnetic energy and subconscious mind have more influence on your body than anything else. Continue reading to understand more about your cells’ behavior and health.

The Top 4 Ways to Improve Brain Function and Health

The 25 Cognitive Biases: Cognitive Inertia

What are the best ways to improve your brain’s health? How does addiction negatively impact your brain? In Whole Brain Living, Jill Bolte Taylor describes a few tips for how to use the BRAIN technique in your daily life. You’ll be able to improve your relationships with others, improve your emotional well-being, and master the art of embodying each brain character when you need them. Below are the ways to improve brain function that you can practice every day.