Psychology
A professor of happiness explains how to deal with COVID-19
The internet is a wealth of advice on how to stay sane during the global lockdown, and one of its breakout stars is Yale academic, Professor Laurie Santos, who...
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[ANALYSIS] Making New Year’s resolutions personal could make them stick
Psychological studies show we can overcome resistance by setting goals that tap into what we find meaningful and that reflect our needs.
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[OPINION] Trauma - you are not what happened to you
Lisa Joshua Sonn says until you work on healing and being in recovery from trauma, it will not leave your thoughts, your actions and reactions in the world.
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Here's how you can stand out at work
Believe it or not, personality and not skill makes you a great employee.
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Why chasing happiness could actually have the opposite effect
The pursuit of happiness at the expense of its counterpart emotions was the focus of another recent study.
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Want to retire rich? Mind your mind (not only your money)
The Money Show’s Bruce Whitfield interviews Financial Life Planning Institute Certified Financial Planner Kim Potgieter.
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Happiness research reveals the biggest obstacle to your creativity
What's the key to creativity? Research suggests that the key to creativity has little to do with angst.
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Why this one word swap can make you more successful
In her new book, Insight, the psychologist Tasha Eurich argues that the more accurately you see yourself, the more successful you'll be.
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[ANALYSIS] Study aims to unpack mental health issues facing university students
In South Africa, research suggests that as many as 12% of university students experience anything from moderate to severe symptoms of depression.
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Don't feel like an introvert or an extrovert? Try ambivert
I’m sure you’ve been asked many times whether you’re an introvert or an extrovert.
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Why being lonely isn't the same as being alone
Behavioural psychologist Dr Helgo Schomer explains the difference between being alone and feelings of loneliness.
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Study links dark humour to intelligence
Some believe so-called dark humour involving jokes about death and tragedy springs from a sick mind.
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A psychologist's take on why you procrastinate
According to psychologist Tim Pychyl, a leading expert on procrastination from Carleton University, procrastination is an emotional issue.
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[LISTEN] How to approach difficult conversations with family
Prepare. Prepare. And prepare. Clinical Psychologist Teboho Monyamane says you must find ask yourself what makes the conversation difficult and the prepare to tackle it.
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Psychologists: Wealth can make us selfish and stingy
New research suggests that wealth may also come with certain costs, and impact our social interactions.
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[LISTEN] Seeing double: 'Twins are never identical'
While many twins may look alike, psychotherapist Vivienne Lewin says twins are not identical. She spoke to the Night Talk hosts about the connection between twins.
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OPINION: Psychological tips for resisting the internet’s grip
Elliot Berkman says the insidious, distracting suck of the internet has become seemingly inescapable.
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OPINION: Why are we so obsessed with self-obsession?
Zoë Krupka says narcissism is the current favoured scapegoat for our interpersonal and social ills.
