Use a Mind Map to Increase Your Productivity
Different productivity hacks work for different people, which is why there are so many of them. But if you happen to be a visual learner, there’s one in particular that…
The Easiest Way to Silence Your Inner Critic
The way we talk to ourselves can be decidedly harsher than the way we talk to others. In fact, many of us are stuck in a toxic feedback loop with…
How to Psych Yourself Up Without Feeling Cringe
As much as I like the idea of affirmations, I’ve never felt anything but corny when saying “I can do it!” or any of the other types of positive self-talk…
Why You Lost Wordle Today
I solved today’s Wordle in three guesses, which I thought was no biggie. It seemed like an easy word. But according to social media, today’s Wordle is devilishly hard. Friends,…
‘Koselig’ Isn’t the Same as ‘Hygge’
Photo: CandyBox Images (Shutterstock) Each summer, Europe’s Nordic countries—which consistently rank among the world’s happiest—reap the benefits of their geographic position, with daylight stretching into the night. Then, come winter,…
You Should Try ‘Intuitive Dating’
You’ve tried online dating, speed dating, and blind dating. If you’re still striking out in the love department, how about trying intuitive dating? “Intuitive dating means dating with information coming…
14 of the Best Wordle Variants of 2022
Screenshot: Redactle We all fell in love with Wordle this year, and by “we” I mean all of us nerds who have five minutes to kill over coffee each morning…
11 Psychology Terms You’re Misusing, According to Psychologists
Photo: fizkes (Shutterstock) Oxytocin has often been described as a “love molecule” because it’s been associated with social bonding. When you look at your adorable child or puppy, oxytocin is…
What Is a Narcissistic Collapse?
Photo: SB Arts Media (Shutterstock) The term “narcissist” is thrown around a lot to describe any self-centered person, but narcissistic personality disorder is a real diagnosis that can be pretty…
What Is a ‘Feeling Memory’ (and How Do You Know You’re Having One)?
Photo: Ursula Ferrara (Shutterstock) A panic attack is a trauma response that typically occur in response to a certain trigger, like the sight of a person or object that was…