PsyBlog #1

A Simple Boost for Social Confidence

http://www.spring.org.uk/2011/09/a-simple-boost-for-social-confidence.php

How to Fight the Four Pillars of Procrastination

http://www.spring.org.uk/2011/09/how-to-fight-the-four-pillars-of-procrastination.php

The Problem With Narcissistic Leaders

http://www.spring.org.uk/2011/09/the-problem-with-narcissistic-leaders.php

Two Questions Everyone Asks When They Meet You

http://www.spring.org.uk/2011/09/two-questions-everyone-asks-when-they-meet-you.php

7 Easy Ways to Give Your Résumé the Psychological Edge

http://www.spring.org.uk/2011/09/7-easy-ways-to-give-your-resume-the-psychological-edge.php

80% of Prozac Power is Placebo

http://www.spring.org.uk/2011/09/80-of-prozac-power-is-placebo.php

Does Familiarity Breed Liking or Contempt?

http://www.spring.org.uk/2011/09/does-familiarity-breed-liking-or-contempt.php

Feelings Beat Thoughts For Fast Complex Decisions

http://www.spring.org.uk/2011/09/quick-decisions-go-with-your-gut.php

4 Life-Savouring Strategies: Which Ones Work Best?

http://www.spring.org.uk/2011/09/4-life-savouring-strategies-which-ones-work-best.php

Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Fairness?

Is Capitalism Fair?

What the science of human nature tells us about social justice.

http://www.psychologytoday.com/collections/201107/fairness-and-fair-society/demystifying-fairness

We Are More Likely to Bribe Than I Am

There may be cultural differences in the propensity to bribe.

http://www.psychologytoday.com/collections/201107/fairness-and-fair-society/we-are-more-likely-bribe-i-am

London's Burning: Is Bootcamp the Solution?

Are the London riots a moral or a tribal issue?

http://www.psychologytoday.com/collections/201107/fairness-and-fair-society/londons-burning-is-bootcamp-the-solution

Why France's Headscarf Rule Hurts

How good intentions can sometimes have a negative effect.

http://www.psychologytoday.com/collections/201107/fairness-and-fair-society/the-mystery-the-veil

Is It Fair to Soak the Rich?

There are obviously two sides to this issue, so who’s right?

http://www.psychologytoday.com/collections/201107/fairness-and-fair-society/is-it-fair-soak-the-rich

The West Memphis Three

A four-step recipe for false confessions

http://www.psychologytoday.com/collections/201107/fairness-and-fair-society/the-west-memphis-three

Punishing the Wrongdoers?

Our justice system requires punishment, but there may be a better way.

http://www.psychologytoday.com/collections/201107/fairness-and-fair-society/punishing-the-wrongdoers

Ethical Blind Spots

A lesson from Warren Buffet

http://www.psychologytoday.com/collections/201107/fairness-and-fair-society/ethical-blind-spots

Top 25 List: August

Browse the posts that made last month sizzle.

1. You Become What You Pretend To Be

Attitude influences behavior and behavior influences your attitude.

http://www.psychologytoday.com/collections/201108/top-10-august/you-become-what-you-pretend-be

2. How McDonald’s Reads Your Mind

7 things the fast-food industry knows about your brain.

http://www.psychologytoday.com/collections/201108/top-10-august/7-things-mcdonald-s-knows-about-your-brain

3. When Being Beautiful Backfires

Does it always pay to be pretty?

4. What Separation of Church and State?

Why concerns about the religious right are not overblown.

http://www.psychologytoday.com/collections/201108/top-10-august/concerns-about-the-religious-right-are-not-overblown

5. Why Millions Die and We Don’t Care

The way we perceive risk makes mass death more likely

6. 5 Ways To Turn Happiness Into an Advantage

Reversing the formula for happiness and success.

7. Ways To Kill Creativity

Habits that destroy personal creativity.

8. When Relationships Click

Can science explain instant chemistry?

9. The Mysteries of ADD and High IQ

The five truths about attention deficit disorder.

10. Overcoming the Fear of I Love You

Why three little words don't have to mean eternity.

11. No, You Can't Think Your Way Out of the Blues

Your head and heart will follow your feet!

12. Plastic Is Fantastic . . . for Your Brain

Neuroplasticity paves the way for you to be happier

13. Another Reason Races Don’t Exist

What powers of two and human population growth tell us about race.

14. Education Reform? Oh, the Possibilities

Educational reform must occur outside of the compulsory school system.

Are We Happy Yet?

How the American Dream Subverts Us

We've got it all. So why aren't we happy?

http://www.psychologytoday.com/collections/201108/the-myth-having-it-all/how-the-american-dream-subverts-us

Turn Off That Bliss Thermometer

Why thinking about happiness makes you feel unfulfilled.

http://www.psychologytoday.com/collections/201108/the-myth-having-it-all/turn-bliss-thermometer

Can Deleting Facebook Friends Improve Your Life?

Fewer friends can be a relief.

http://www.psychologytoday.com/collections/201108/the-myth-having-it-all/can-deleting-facebook-friends-improve-your-life

Stuffed To the Gills

The way we talk betrays our love of overeating.

http://www.psychologytoday.com/collections/201108/the-myth-having-it-all/stuffed-the-gills

The Pursuit of Happiness--Or the Quest for Wealth
The materialistic search for happiness is laden with paradox.
http://www.psychologytoday.com/collections/201108/are-we-happy-yet/the-pursuit-happiness-or-the-quest-wealth

Leaving Vagus: From The Vagina to The Relief of Chronic Pain
Taking the vagus out of vague.
http://www.psychologytoday.com/collections/201108/are-we-happy-yet/leaving-vagus-the-vagina-the-relief-chronic-pain

The Five Pillars of Workplace Happiness
How to get happy at work.
http://www.psychologytoday.com/collections/201108/are-we-happy-yet/the-five-pillars-workplace-happiness

How Much Money Does it Take to Make You Happy?
At what income level are people most happy?
http://www.psychologytoday.com/collections/201108/are-we-happy-yet/how-much-money-does-it-take-make-you-happy

Baby Boomers: Making a difference, finding fulfillment
What you don't know about the Baby Boomers
http://www.psychologytoday.com/collections/201108/are-we-happy-yet/baby-boomers-making-difference-finding-fulfillment

How to Become an Age Buster
Want to beat the aging odds and maximize your happiness?
http://www.psychologytoday.com/collections/201108/are-we-happy-yet/how-become-age-buster

If and When to Have Your Babies: The Happiness Measure
At what age do children make parents happy?
http://www.psychologytoday.com/collections/201108/are-we-happy-yet/if-and-when-have-your-babies-the-happiness-measure

Finding your pathway to fulfillment
You can change your life's pathway at any age.
http://www.psychologytoday.com/collections/201108/are-we-happy-yet/finding-your-pathway-fulfillment

You and Your Money
If money is on your mind, you are not alone.
http://www.psychologytoday.com/collections/201108/are-we-happy-yet/you-and-your-money

If You've Died From This Drug, Call This Number
Death is not the end.
http://www.psychologytoday.com/collections/201108/are-we-happy-yet/if-youve-died-drug-call-number

The Sum Of My Parts - A Memoir
Like a turtle in her shell, I got smaller and smaller until the panic subsided.
http://www.psychologytoday.com/collections/201108/are-we-happy-yet/the-sum-my-parts-memoir

Newest Research: Happiness Is a Pork By-Product
You won't reach it by heading there.
http://www.psychologytoday.com/collections/201108/are-we-happy-yet/newest-research-happiness-is-pork-product

The Trouble With Optimism
Optimism can be harmful if you always expect to succeed
http://www.psychologytoday.com/collections/201108/are-we-happy-yet/the-trouble-optimism

Savor Summer: Combine Fun and Pleasure with Habit Change
Fun and pleasure can motivate a healthy habit change.

Men and Women Who Have Always Been Single Are Doing Fine
Lifelong singles have strong psychological resources that serve them well

Ferreting Out the Whole Truth Behind the Half-Truth About Happiness – Oh Yes You Did!
Claims about happiness: readers know best

Reality Check: Superwoman Is a Fictional Character
Shredding the superwoman script

Real Housewives & Black Swan: Too Rich & Too Thin?
Do money and beauty lead to happiness?

Redefining Balance
Three gems of wisdom to reduce the stress in your balancing act.

Women at the Top: Not So Fast
Women are still fighting the fight their mothers--and grandmothers--began.