Psychology Archives

The Psychology of Happiness: Two Ways to Be Happy

What do we know about the psychology of happiness? What are the two main routes for achieving happiness, from a psychological standpoint? At a high level, the research on the psychology of happiness posits two approaches for achieving and maintaining happiness. The first approach deals with expectation-driven happiness which depends on personal expectations. The second approach deals with biochemical or drug-induced happiness. Keep reading to learn about the psychology of happiness.

How to Make a Habit Stick: Rehearse and Revise

Want to know how to make a habit stick after you’ve developed it? Why is daily rehearsal so important? What are the five main skills needed to build on your habits? In order to make a habit stick, rehearsal in our daily lives is crucial. Rehearsing habits helps you acquire the habit quickly and helps you remember to perform the habit. Keep reading to learn more about how rehearsing and building upon Tiny Habits.

Behavior Design Is the Key to Kicking Bad Habits

What is the Behavior Design approach? Why do we often fail when we try to make behavioral changes? Behavior Design is the process of changing behavior patterns based on a scientifically designed approach. And if it doesn’t work, it doesn’t mean you failed, it means the approach needs to be redesigned. Keep reading to learn more about the Behavior Design approach.

Do We Have Free Will or Is It Just Fate?

Do we have free will? Do you think our choices come from the place of volition or could they be predetermined by fate? In the realm of individual subjectivity, we intuitively feel that our choices and decisions are the product of free will. But are they really? There is actually no consensus as to whether we really do have free will. In fact, the evidence points to the contrary. Keep reading for the answer to the question: do we have free will?

The Law of Connection: Leading Through Emotion

What is the Law of Connection? Do you think leaders should keep emotional distance from their subordinates or is there room for engagement? The Law of Connection is the tenth law in The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership by John C. Maxwell. As the name suggests, the Law of Connection stresses the importance of emotional connection in leadership. Maxwell believes that orders and instructions can only go so far, and in order to lead effectively, leaders need to connect with their followers on an emotional level. Keep reading to learn about the Law of Connection and how to put it

The Human Consciousness: Where Did It Come From?

What do we know of the human consciousness? What causes consciousness and how does it translate into the subjective experience? Although we have learned a great deal about conscious states of mind, scientists actually know little about consciousness, human or otherwise. Modern science suggests that consciousness is likely the result of electrochemical reactions in the brain, but no one knows for sure how this translates into subjective experiences. Keep reading to learn about the current scientific stance on the human consciousness.

Celebrating Successes: Why It’s So Important

How do you make a new Tiny Habit stick? What kind of Tiny Habit celebrations are the most successful? What are the different types of celebrations? A core part of developing a new Tiny Habit is celebration. Celebrating successes causes the release of dopamine that makes you experience pleasure and helps lock in the habit. Continue on to learn more about how celebrating successes helps you develop new habits.

Post-Traumatic Growth Syndrome: Benefits of Trauma

What is post-traumatic growth syndrome? Why is trauma crucial for finding one’s strength? While a life free of adversity sounds endearing, humans actually need struggle and loss in their lives in order to grow. This phenomenon is called post-traumatic growth syndrome. Survivors of trauma have a stronger network and tend to be more resilient. Keep reading for more on post-traumatic growth syndrome.

Who Am I? Answer the Question With Deep Reflection

Have you ever asked yourself, “Who am I really, at my core?” What does this question mean to you? How would you answer, “Who am I?” This question is about more than just basic details about yourself. It’s asking you to think about who you are on a deeper level, beyond your biography. Here are some ways to ask and answer the question: “Who am I?”

Human Cooperation Comes From Human Storytelling

Is organized cooperation a uniquely human feature? What is the psychology behind mass human cooperation? Humanity has a much greater ability to communicate and cooperate than any other species. According to Yuval Noah Harari, the ability of humans to cooperate is the result of humanity’s knack for storytelling. Storytelling allowed us to create “imagined orders” which make mass cooperation possible. Keep reading to learn about the psychology of mass human cooperation.