Many people report that during sex, they feel as if they are joining souls with the other person and becoming one being. It’s a concept that has existed since ancient times. Why does it happen though? Is…
“Restaurants that revel in using the science of…
I have no idea what the secrets are behind an 8-figure launch.
Neuroscience research advances diagnosis and treatment.
Lucid Dreaming — the act of training yourself to become aware of the fact that you are dreaming when inside of a dream — is perhaps the least most researched sub-field of psychology that at the same…
Growing up in a predominantly Hispanic community I didn’t feel privileged being white. I was actually an outcast and, aside from my siblings, I didn’t have any playmates in school because Hispanic parents forbid their children from playing with me. Oh yes! I actually remember in 2nd or 3rd grade having a girl tell me that her mother said we couldn’t…
“Keep your feet above heart level by putting them on the desk in front of you”
Did everyone else know they’d have to do these experiments when they signed up for introductory psychology? Am I the only one who didn’t know?
We all deal with disappointments. Maybe it was an online flirtation that seemed to hold so much promise, or a…
“What universal law known to be true operates in the domain in psychology? Is there anything as…
I must say, this is just what I needed! People think that smart people have it all easy in their lives. It’s the complete opposite. Highly-intelligent people often can’t be carefree. No matter how hard they try, they just can’t enjoy a moment of ignorant bliss.
This week I left my car running for one and a half hours. I had precisely two trains of thought as I parked. Two trains of thought…
Our modern society has become a nest to many things. Some of them can be considered quite good and…
Are you being facetious by calling me Ms. Regal? My name is Segal. Perhaps that was the inner workings of your subconscious expressing itself. Some psychologist would say there are no accidents, only the inner workings of the subconscious.
I find it interesting that you spent more time attacking me and defending what you…
He who say he can and he who say he can’t areboth usually right.
Everything has its beauty, but not everyone sees it.
It does not matter how slowly you go, so long as you do not stop.
The article Productivity: Depression Amplifier? was inspired by the following experience.
I woke up Wednesday with an intense depression, the kind where my only comfort came from the idea of going back to sleep. Familiar feelings of failure and…
You’re right, and thank you for saying so. Until both men and women speak out against such exclusionary words and deeds, we won’t have true respect for all, including oneself. For how you (in the plural) treat others, you ultimately treat yourself.
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A year and a half ago, my first long-term relationship ended. It was the kind of relationship where neither of us understood where to draw boundaries, so the word no became a rogue phrase, the kind of phrase used with caution and…
A Haiku
Manipulation deserves a queen
And so it shall be named:
The Human Psyche
(As originally posted on LinkedIn on July 25, 2016. Ivan Del Valle is the author of “The Ring Of The…
Facebook memories told me that today was exactly two years after I shared with the world [read: my world] that I’d been sexually…
From the time we’re born, we believe by default that everyone and everything is part of us, and that any being we meet — whether it’s our mothers or a stranger — knows what we are thinking and doing at all times. This…
As one of the largest generation in history, the future of the global consumer market will be directed towards…
First described by Pauline Clance, ‘imposterism’ refers to people who believe their achievements are not deserved (Clance, 1985) and others will see them as a fraud (Sakulku & Alexander, 2011).
(As originally posted on LinkedIn on July 18, 2016. Ivan Del Valle is the author of “The Ring Of The Witch: The…
This article was inspired by Rumination: Source of Depression.
Productivity is a key emphasis within the U.S. military. Leaders across the branches of the service are expected to stimulate productivity throughout every minute of the work…
Before we can figure out how (where, when, why) to apply technology, we have to figure out how (and why) it fits into nature.
“You cannot do a kindness too soon, for…
I wonder if the ineptitude of the current administration has to do with the prevalence of negativity in the U.S. news cycle.
I can’t speak for everyone, let alone for every nation, but it seems safe to say that most would characterize our national news cycle as ranging from…
I listened to a podcast two weeks ago about Google knowing our most intimate secrets by our searches and browsing history, etc., as well as the timing of our activities. Triangulating all that data can give Google an almost precise picture of you as a person — Google might actually know you better than you know yourself.
Maslow’s famous hierarchy of needs is an excellent example of the “upside-down” educational approach that we employ at Makarios Community School. Just as an individual must build upon earlier foundations of physiological well-being, safety, belonging and…
This morning, a deathly old lady asked me, “is it good?” while looking at the toast I was eating in the café. Her pallor was historic…
Train travel in India is worth experiencing, like a battle in itself (Not the positive kind of experience). I…
vs
It always boils down to the question, “Would you rather be right or would you rather be happy?”
In my opinion people often inadvertently embrace victimization rather than being accountable in their own role (no matter how small) in contributing to a situation. In order to not feel so alone humans will align themselves with a…
President Bush made a comment a week ago; he said ‘‘bring it on.’’ Well, they brought it…
Recently at work 2 individuals had me thinking about why I’m so happy and chill all the time. And all I could think of at the time was…
Our Brains Tendency to Prejudge
Humans are social animals and it has been our practice for thousands of years join circles where we most identify with the majority. We tend to favor things that we know and are familiar with. Psychologists refer to this as the mere exposure effect.
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EEOC case dumping scandal (1965 — T imGolden)______________________U.S. Department of Justice,Fact: 50 million more Americans are working in 2016 than in 1982Fact: In 1982, U.S. population was 231 millionFact: in 2016, U.S…
In last week’s edition, I talked about the importance of validation. The day after I wrote that piece I was reflecting on a conversation with someone I had just met with and realised that I neglected to validate their current experience. Easy to write…
