Children’s capacity for learning and development is shaped and molded by their early childhood experiences. Enriching activities like parent-child conversations and play can significantly enhance […]
How to Foster Growth Mindset In Any Situation
Since Stanford psychology professor Carol Dweck introduced the “growth mindset” concept, we’ve seen it widely circulated in social media, HR trainings, and beyond. Dweck’s research […]
What everyone should know about reading scientific articles?(2/3)
When it comes to reading scientific literature, there is the common misconception that it should come as easy as reading anything else. Wrong! Understanding and […]
Understanding Psychological Science in the Popular Media 1/3
As a psychologist and scientist, I can testify that doing science is hard, but understanding it is even harder. This is especially the case for […]
The Top 5 most popular happiness-boosting strategies: Do they really work?
“How to be happy” is one of the most frequently Googled phrases, surpassing even “How to get rich.” As a result, the media space is […]
Working after the holidays: Where did my motivation go?
Taking a holiday is something many of us look forward to. It is both subjectively good for us and crucial for our mental and physical […]
A User’s Guide to Smartphones Use and Cognitive Performance
Does anyone remember when mobile phones were used only for calling (or texting people) and even had antennas? That was ages ago! Nowadays, our smartphones […]
Three Books to Tap into the Dark Side of the Human Mind
Raise your hand if you have been a die-hard fan of the “Criminal Minds” TV- Series. This was hands down, my favourite show to watch […]
Three Books to Read this Month that will Make Your Life Better#1
Welcome to the first post of “Bookshelf”, where I present to you my favourite non-fiction books, which I believe are worth your time. Why am […]
Just Do it Later: Procrastination Explained
…and what we can do about it If you have ever said to yourself, “Nah, I am just going to do it tomorrow”, chances are […]