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.

When Parents Age

Caring for Mom and Dad can be as hard on you as it is on them.

Do Caregivers Have Shorter Lives?

Looking after a sick loved one can shorten your lifespan by years.

http://www.psychologytoday.com/collections/201107/caring-aging-parents/do-caregivers-have-shorter-lives

Aging's Changing Face

More and more, how we grow old is a personal choice.

http://www.psychologytoday.com/collections/201107/caring-aging-parents/agings-changing-face

Why It's Hard for Seniors To Stop Driving

It's more than car keys—it's freedom.

http://www.psychologytoday.com/collections/201107/caring-aging-parents/why-its-hard-seniors-stop-driving

Older Parents? You're Not Alone

Seeking support from other caregivers.

http://www.psychologytoday.com/collections/201107/caring-aging-parents/aging-parents-youre-not-alone

Aging with Two or More Languages
The impact of bilingualism on the elderly

Relationships Can Heal...But Can They Also Make You Sick?
Are your friends and family hurting your health?

Who Is Your Family If You Are Single with No Kids? Part 2.
Preview the conclusions of my chapter on singles with no kids

Happy couples fight in different ways: Even about retirement
Big decisions bring out different styles of marital conflict

Parents Ailing? Keep Your Own Marriage Solid
A strong relationship helps you weather almost any crisis.

Becoming an Orphan
A personal story of a loss of both parents

Planning for Your Parents’ (or your) Old Age
Who will care for your parents? For you?

Feeling the Squeeze of Caring for Two Generations
Tips for Coping with Caring for Aging Parents and Your Own Family

The Evening of Life: A Question for Adult Children of Aging Parents
Older age and the quantity versus quality question.

The Animal Urge to Leave a Legacy
Planting seeds stimulates your happy chemicals

Life's Long, Lovely Afternoon: The Psychology of Middle Age
Growing strong in middle age.

Single with Ailing Parents: Who Cares?
Full-time job and full-time care?

To Mom and Dad, With Love
Helping parents plan for their golden years—even when they just want to stay put.

Seniors: A Danger on the Road
Older drivers may not realize they are a danger on the road.

Seniors Who Reunite With Old Flames
Love is not just for young people

Does Sleep Apnea Cause Dementia?
Does lack of rest fundamentally damage the brain?

The Women Who Lead

Why Women Make Better Leaders

The world would be better if most leaders were women.

Mad Woman or Cool Under Pressure?

Bachmann knows how to own her anger.

Anti-Feminism: Not Sexy

Men are so cute when they rail against feminists.

Is Hillary Clinton Pathologically Ambitious?

Our unfair labels for powerful women.

Leaders: Born or Made?

The most often-asked question about leadership, and the answer is:

The Invisible Barrier

Second-generation gender discrimination.

The Slippery Slope of Anti-Aging Trends
Anti-Aging: When the Tipping Point Becomes the Slipping Point

Do Men and Women Lead Differently? Who's Better?
Are men better leaders, or do we just think so?

High Octane Leaders: How Women Are Blazing New Paths to Leadership
Six Common Threads Among Successful Female Leaders

The End of the Glass Ceiling: We Need a New Metaphor
No glass ceiling, but a labyrinth with twists and turns

The End of Religion? Been to America Lately?
Religion may be out, but America is being led around by Christians.

Hostage Negotiation With Guilt
Get out of jail free.

Success beyond success: time to re-define IQ?
Are there any serious alternatives to IQ?

Shriver Report Serves Up Compulsory Marriage and Mothering
A high-profile report on women in America marginalizes 47 million of us
http://www.psychologytoday.com/collections/201108/bachmann-women-and-leadership/shriver-report-serves-compulsory-marriage-and-mothe

Did Second-Wave Feminism Neglect the Single Woman?
Where was the vision for a fulfilling life outside of marriage and motherhood?
http://www.psychologytoday.com/collections/201108/bachmann-women-and-leadership/did-second-wave-feminism-neglect-the-single-woman

Risky business? Why women earn less than men
What keeps women from getting what they want in the workplace
http://www.psychologytoday.com/collections/201108/bachmann-women-and-leadership/risky-business-why-women-earn-less-men

The Surprising Secret to Detecting Villains Before They Get You
http://www.psychologytoday.com/collections/201108/bachmann-women-and-leadership/the-surprising-secret-detecting-villains-they-get-y

Why Risk Spells Romance

Rejection's no fun. But neither is just wondering whether you might've been great together.

Taking the Fear Out of I Love You

Why three words don't have to bear the weight of eternity.

http://www.psychologytoday.com/collections/201108/risk-and-relationships-1/taking-the-fear-out-i-love-you

Afraid To Chat Up Someone Cute?

How to overcome approach anxiety.

http://www.psychologytoday.com/collections/201108/risk-and-relationships-1/afraid-chat-someone-cute

A Religious Mom Comes Out

What happens when a 40-year-old Christian woman realizes she's gay?

http://www.psychologytoday.com/collections/201108/risk-and-relationships-1/religious-mom-comes-out

Why Playing Hard To Get Doesn't Work

Are refusal and denial really potent aphrodisiacs?

http://www.psychologytoday.com/collections/201108/risk-and-relationships-1/why-playing-hard-get-doesnt-work

The Museum of Broken Relationships

What do you do with gifts from a broken romance?
http://www.psychologytoday.com/collections/201108/why-risk-spells-romance/the-museum-broken-relationships

On man-eating females
Love and suicide among the Australian arachnids
http://www.psychologytoday.com/collections/201108/risk-and-relationships-1/man-eating-females

The Sweet Smell of Failure
Getting what you want may not get you what you need.
http://www.psychologytoday.com/collections/201108/why-risk-spells-romance/the-sweet-smell-failure

Lowering the odds of divorce: Ways to boost your marital longevity
How to beat the odds of divorce
http://www.psychologytoday.com/collections/201108/why-risk-spells-romance/lowering-the-odds-divorce-ways-boost-your-marital-longevi

Risk Taking and Male Attraction to Females
You're pretty, let's skydive after I beat this chump up.
http://www.psychologytoday.com/collections/201108/why-risk-spells-romance/risk-taking-and-male-attraction-females

Charlie and the Psychic Time Bomb Part II:
What Charlie Sheen can teach us about Love
Why learning from previous relationships is crucial
http://www.psychologytoday.com/collections/201108/why-risk-spells-romance/charlie-and-the-psychic-time-bomb-part-ii-what-charlie-sh

Charlie and the Psychic Time Bomb
Did divorce push Sheen over the edge?
http://www.psychologytoday.com/collections/201108/why-risk-spells-romance/charlie-and-the-psychic-time-bomb

Are Men and Women Afraid to Date?
Does fear prevent dating behavior?
http://www.psychologytoday.com/collections/201108/why-risk-spells-romance/are-men-and-women-afraid-date

The Top Three Valentine's Day Pitfalls
How to withstand all the pressure and hype.
http://www.psychologytoday.com/collections/201108/why-risk-spells-romance/the-top-three-valentines-day-pitfalls

The Neuroscience of Relationship Breakups
Is the Pain All in the Brain?
http://www.psychologytoday.com/collections/201108/why-risk-spells-romance/the-neuroscience-relationship-breakups

Can Romance Increase Depression?
For adolescents, relationships may create a health risk.
http://www.psychologytoday.com/collections/201108/risk-and-relationships-1/can-romance-increase-depression

The Real Risk: Not Taking One
The only real risk is not taking one
http://www.psychologytoday.com/collections/201108/risk-and-relationships-1/the-real-risk-not-taking-one

How to Stop Love From Making You Act Like A Fool
You can control those unattractive impulses with a simple strategy.
http://www.psychologytoday.com/collections/201108/risk-and-relationships-1/how-stop-love-making-you-act-fool

Do People with ADHD Cheat More?
Could a gene variation influence infidelity?
http://www.psychologytoday.com/collections/201108/risk-and-relationships-1/do-people-adhd-cheat-more

Another Way to Make Love
Elude the Coolidge Effect with a forgotten approach to sex.
http://www.psychologytoday.com/collections/201108/risk-and-relationships-1/another-way-make-love

The Courage To Hear The Truth
Is honesty always the best policy?
http://www.psychologytoday.com/collections/201108/risk-and-relationships-1/the-courage-hear-the-truth

Breaking Free from Your Comfort Zone
and embrace the pathway to change
http://www.psychologytoday.com/collections/201108/risk-and-relationships-1/breaking-free-your-comfort-zone

Walking On Eggshells?
How to deal with a borderline lover.
http://www.psychologytoday.com/collections/201108/risk-and-relationships-1/walking-eggshells

6 Clues to Your Partner's Future Infidelity
His shirt needn't smell of perfume for you to guess.
http://www.psychologytoday.com/collections/201108/risk-and-relationships-1/6-clues-your-partners-future-infidelity

The Adultery Poem
So you're guilty all the time, so what? Guilt doesn't stop you.
http://www.psychologytoday.com/collections/201108/risk-and-relationships-1/the-adultery-poem

Novelist Mona Simpson: Modern Love
My Hollywood asks, "Can love be bought and sold?"
http://www.psychologytoday.com/collections/201108/risk-and-relationships-1/novelist-mona-simpson-modern-love

The Sum Of My Parts - A Memoir
I never knew what she prayed for but there was so much to ask for
http://www.psychologytoday.com/collections/201108/risk-and-relationships-1/the-sum-my-parts-memoir

It's Not Easy Being Green
Why romance is hard for asexuals, gays, and lesbians.
http://www.psychologytoday.com/collections/201108/risk-and-relationships-1/its-not-easy-being-green

How Keeping a Zen Mind Can Save a Relationship
Rushing to judgment about others may only hurt yourself.
http://www.psychologytoday.com/collections/201108/risk-and-relationships-1/how-keeping-zen-mind-can-save-relationship

My BFF Can't Stand My Boyfriend!
It's disconcerting when your best friend doesn't see what you see in him~
http://www.psychologytoday.com/collections/201108/risk-and-relationships-1/my-bff-cant-stand-my-boyfriend

Gender, Power & Infidelity: A Complicated Affair
Research finds that power, not gender, plays a big role in infidelity
http://www.psychologytoday.com/collections/201108/risk-and-relationships-1/gender-power-infidelity-complicated-affair

The Shock Of Betrayal
Romantic bliss turning to gut-wrenching reality in an instant
http://www.psychologytoday.com/collections/201108/risk-and-relationships-1/the-shock-betrayal

How to Overcome an Impasse in Childbearing Decisions
Divided we stand.

http://www.psychologytoday.com/collections/201108/risk-and-relationships-1/how-overcome-impasse-in-childbearing-decisions