Psychology

  • šŸ§  Psychological Home: Why Clutter Affects Your Sense of Home Differently With Age

    Ever wondered why some people seem unbothered by their cluttered spaces while others feel completely overwhelmed? Recent research reveals that age plays a significant role in how clutter impacts our “psychological home” – that deep sense of belonging and identity we attach to our living spaces. The study by Swanson and Ferrari (2022) examines how…

  • šŸŒ± Understanding Japanese Philosophies: Small Shifts, Big Changes

    Have you ever wondered why some ancient wisdom seems to work better than modern “life hacks”? I’ve been exploring Japanese philosophies over the past 10 years – not the trendy, commercialized versions, but the deep principles that have guided people for centuries. After encountering these ideas during my own journey through burnout and overwhelm, I’ve…

  • How Social Media Amplifies Delusions and Distorts Identity

    Ever noticed how some people seem completely absorbed by social media, constantly checking their phones at 2 AM, seemingly anxious about how they’re perceived? It turns out there might be more to that behavior than just bad habits. I recently came across a fascinating study by Nancy Yang and Bernard Crespi that explores how social…

  • šŸ–¼ļø Contextual Thinking: Why Your Mind Needs to See the Whole Picture

    Weā€™ve all been thereā€”jumping to conclusions about someoneā€™s behavior without knowing their backstory. Whether itā€™s misunderstanding a friendā€™s last-minute cancellations or labeling a barista as ā€œrude,ā€ we often forget to look at what might be happening behind the scenes. The difference between shallow judgments and genuine empathy lies in how we frame each situationā€”do we…

  • šŸ§  Why Your Brain Is Obsessed with Finding Patterns: Gestalt Psychology

    Ever noticed a smiley face in your morning toast or a figure hidden in the bark of a tree? Our brains are surprisingly good at finding familiar shapes in unexpected places, even when thereā€™s no real pattern there. This quirky ability is tied to how our minds are wired to seek order and meaning in…