The framing effect is a psychological phenomenon that describes how the way information is presented can significantly impact our perception and subsequent decisions. It’s like a sneaky twist on how we see things, altering our judgment without us even realizing it. Imagine you’re walking down the street and you come across a restaurant. You’re hungry, […]
The Sunk Cost Fallacy. Some of us have been there. You’ve invested time, money, or effort into something, and even though you know it’s not working out, you keep pouring more resources into it. This is the sunk cost fallacy, and it’s a common decision-making trap. The sunk cost fallacy is the tendency to continue […]
The Curiosity Gap: The Force That Keeps Us Clicking The curiosity gap is the space between what we know and what we want to know. It’s what drives us to explore, learn, and grow. And it’s also what makes us so susceptible to clickbait headlines. Have you ever been scrolling through social media or browsing […]
Laughter: The Best Medicine Laughter is one of the best things in life. It’s contagious, it’s good for your health, also it can make even the worst day seem a little bit better. There’s a lot of truth to the saying that laughter is the best medicine. Studies have shown that laughter can have a […]
Standing in front of a closet full of clothes and declaring, “I have nothing to wear!” Haha! It doesn’t matter how much money you have, how stylish you are, or how big your closet is. We’ve all been there. So why does it happen? Social media, magazines, and movies all tell us that we need […]
Emotional Intelligence: The Superpower You Didn’t Know You Had There’s more to intelligence than just IQ. Emotional intelligence (EI) is a skill that’s just as important, if not more so, for success in life. EI is the ability to understand and manage your own emotions, as well as the emotions of others. It’s about being […]
Take Time to Be in the Moment In today’s fast-paced world, it can be difficult to slow down and take the time to appreciate the present moment. We are constantly bombarded with stimuli from our phones, computers, and other devices, and it can be easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of […]
The Fascination of Knuckle Cracking Knuckle cracking is a common habit that many people engage in. It’s that satisfying feeling of popping your knuckles, one by one. But what exactly is happening when you crack your knuckles? And why are we so fascinated by it? The science behind it When you crack your knuckles, you’re […]
Have you ever noticed that shopping malls seem to be designed to make you lose track of time and spend more money? That’s no accident. It’s all part of a psychological trick –Â The Gruen Transfer. The Gruen transfer is named after Victor Gruen, an Austrian architect. He came up with the concept of the […]
Flowers grow faster with music. In the heart of every garden, amidst a vibrant symphony of colors and scents, lies a hidden secret: the power of music to accelerate the growth of flowers. While this notion might seem like a whimsical tale, there’s a growing body of evidence that suggests flowers, like many living things, […]
