All articles from Psyche
Try seeing your personality as dimensional
I recently learned the distinction between seeing personality in terms of types vs traits – the latter is liberating - by Amy Arthur Read on Psyche
The cure for body dissatisfaction that doesn’t involve the body
Trying to fix your self-image can trap you in the problem. The awe of nature truly heals by taking you outside of yourself - by Céline Leboeuf Read on Psyche
The strange story of Phineas Gage
In 1848, a railroad worker survived a rod shooting through his skull. His accident transformed our understanding of the brain - Video by the Royal Society and BBC Ideas Watch on Psyche
How to nurture confidence in a child with dyslexia
To prevent dyslexia taking a toll on a child’s self-belief, follow these tips from a psychologist who’s been there herself - by Lisa Rappaport & Jody Lyons Read on Psyche
Not all procrastination is created equal
A new way of seeing procrastination helped reduce my self-criticism. But it keeps me honest when I need to be productive - by Ali Hawken Read on Psyche
Circular 108
During the hijab ban, I took pride in my resilience. But the trauma I didn’t name still came for me - by Safa Belghith Read on Psyche
Ragnar Kjartansson: realms of the real
Musical, playful and absurd – how one Icelandic artist forged a philosophy of creativity by simply giving things a try - Video by Art21 Watch on Psyche
If we avoid sadness in life, why do we seek it in art?
Philosophers and psychologists have puzzled over the allure of tragic art. New findings show how sadness can be a comfort - by Tara Venkatesan Read on Psyche
How to get to know your neighbourhood
Whether you are a newcomer or you’ve lived there for years, learn to look closer and deepen your connection - by Gabrielle Bendiner-Viani Read on Psyche
Tip-of-the-tongue syndrome
The struggle is real when word retrieval goes wrong: see what’s happening in the brain during tip-of-the-tongue moments - Video by TED-Ed Watch on Psyche
Intimacy is risky, but it’s the only way to true acceptance
Beyond the initial shame, there are rich rewards in sharing important, hidden parts of ourselves with others - by Jasmine Gunkel Read on Psyche
I tested whether cannabis really can boost the runner’s high
Runners, yogis and others claim weed improves their routines. Curious, I looked at the research and gave it a go myself - by Michiel van Elk Read on Psyche
We should invent new names for feelings
There are only so many actual words to describe our specific emotional states. Why not come up with some of your own? - by Hannah Seo Read on Psyche