Psychology

Coffee

Psychology Explains Why Spilling Your Coffee May Make People Like You More

Spilling coffee on yourself is one of those small mishaps that can feel much worse when other people are watching. Now there is a ...

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People

Psychology Explains Why People Who Are Sweet to Your Face May Hurt You Behind Your Back

Someone can compliment you, laugh at your jokes, ask how your day is going and behave as though you are a close friend, only ...

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Men

Psychology Explains Why Some Adult Men Still Seek Their Mother’s Approval

A man who calls his mother before making every major decision, worries about whether she approves of his career or relationships, or feels guilty ...

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Employees

Psychology Explains Why Some Employees Find It So Hard to Say “No” to Their Boss

Saying “no” at work sounds simple, but for some employees, those two letters can feel surprisingly difficult to say. A boss asks for another ...

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Habits

Psychology Explains Why Tiny Daily Habits May Matter More Than Willpower

Think about the first few minutes after you wake up. Do you check your phone, make coffee, stretch, or immediately start thinking about work? ...

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Peace

Psychology Explains How People Make Peace With Their Worst Choices Without Pretending They Were Right

People sometimes assume that anyone who appears at peace with a serious mistake must have stopped caring about it. In some cases, that may ...

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Anxiety

Psychology Explains Why Sunday Anxiety Can Start Before Monday Even Begins

Sunday evening can bring an unexpected shift in mood. The day may have been calm, nothing may have gone wrong, and there may be ...

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Anxiety

Psychology Explains Why Sunday Anxiety Starts Before Anything Is Actually Wrong

Sunday evening can feel strangely uncomfortable for some people. Nothing has necessarily gone wrong, yet the thought of Monday can bring tension, restlessness, racing ...

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Fine

Psychology Explains Why People Who Always Say “I’m Fine” May Be Hiding a Constant Mental Calculation

Some people say “fine” and genuinely mean it, even when they are struggling. They are not necessarily being dishonest or trying to appear emotionally ...

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Habits

Psychology Explains What Your Emoji Habits May Reveal About Your Personality

Emojis have quietly changed the way people communicate. A smile, heart, wink, or laughing face can add emotional meaning to a sentence that might ...

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