An understanding of hyperbolic discounting can unleash improved decisions across all aspects of our lives. Our future rewards depend on it.
Decluttering our physical spaces can be a battle against our innate psychology. To win this battle, we must first honestly call out the enemy.
In times of crisis, some take their information consumption up a notch, and some bury their heads in the sand. The case for the middle ground has never been more important.
Modern technologies allow for the rapid spread of emotional contagion. In the face of an evolving global crisis, this may do more harm than good.
The sunk cost fallacy can wreak havoc on attempts at minimalism, from our stuff through to our relationships. Here’s how to counter it.
The contrast effect can play havoc with our personal finances, productivity, relationships and health. But it can also be a force for good.
The Dunning-Kruger effect can help us make sense of the gap between self-assessments of competence and reality.
Most of us will fail to achieve our New Year’s resolutions. Here’s what science tells us about how to improve our odds this time around.
Recognising the differences between intrinsic and extrinsic goals can help us prioritise aspirations that leave us happier and more motivated. Here’s how.
New experiences can have a powerful psychological effect, from increasing happiness to boosting creativity. And the best bit: their benefits needn’t cost a penny.
Coupled with real-world evidence, psychology research offers some interesting insights about effectively reducing our debts. Some may surprise you.
What is the psychology that underpins our procrastination? And how can we flip the script to make our time more productive?
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