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10/08/2018 / By Rhonda Johansson

Study finds that people who obsess about germs also worry about how they look

Germs and dirt generally have a nocebo effect — did you scratch a part of your body when you read that? Countless studies have shown that just thinking about germs gives us the heebie-jeebies, but a fascinating new analysis concludes that our perceptions of dirt affects our self-image. This is a novel idea that needs […]

06/20/2018 / By Zoey Sky

5 Ways to stop getting defensive when faced with criticism

Do you hate being criticized, even if it’s for valid reasons? If you think it’s upsetting to receive criticism, you might have to learn how to stop being defensive. When someone criticizes us, be it our work or our attitude, “[getting] defensive helps us protect our character and our sense of competence,” according to a Psychology […]

12/17/2017 / By Janine Acero

Does being green make you happy? Research suggests engaging in eco-friendly behavior makes us feel good about ourselves

“Eco-friendly behaviors offer opportunities to experience a meaningful and satisfied life.” This is according to Michael Schmitt, a researcher and professor of psychology from Simon Fraser University (SFU) who studied how eco-friendly behaviors promote well-being and create feelings of satisfaction with people’s lives. Schmitt, with co-author Rachael Shwom from Rutgers University, along with psychology professor Lara Aknin, and […]

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