Why Do Some Friendships Feel Like Constant Competitions?

Why Do Some Friendships Feel Like Constant Competitions?

Friendship, at its core, is meant to be a space of safety, support, and mutual acceptance. But not all relationships unfold in this ideal harmony. Sometimes, instead of feeling relaxed and understood in a friend’s presence, a subtle tension arises — a constant comparison, a sense that we always have to prove something, a restlessness … Read more

Responsible and sustainable travel

Responsible and sustainable travel

Climbing Swiss mountains, chasing the Northern Lights in Iceland, practicing yoga high in the mountains, or even spending a weekend in the trees… Adventure dreams can become reality thanks to Explora Project. Since July 2018, a team of explorer guides committed to the environment has been offering adventure trips in France and other European countries. … Read more

Tears

cry with tears

Humans are the only species to cry with tears, and a new Spanish study focused on their function. Researchers asked 30 women to look at photos of crying people, then at the same faces with the tears digitally removed. The participants’ gaze was tracked using eye-tracking technology. The result: Women appeared to look more often … Read more

Test: Are you mentally flexible?

Test: Are you mentally flexible?

Answer yes or no to the following statements. I almost always manage to: Did you get only “yes” answers? This indicates that you have a flexible mind. You react less negatively in challenging situations, such as working in a noisy environment. According to a large British review study, mentally flexible people experience less stress regarding … Read more

Fear of Likes

Fear of Likes

Since 2020, Instagram has been experimenting with hiding likes in an attempt to reduce the competition generated by comparing their numbers. This isn’t a bad idea, according to research conducted in Ireland and Spain: test subjects reported that receiving fewer likes than expected triggered negative feelings, such as nervousness, fear, and loneliness. Surprisingly, however, a … Read more

Sing it!

Sing it!

We remember sung melodies better than those played on an instrument. Even when someone simply sings “la la la,” the melody is better remembered. According to studies conducted by Canadian researchers, we remember sung melodies better because, from an evolutionary perspective, we are more receptive to voices than to other sounds.

More resilience

More resilience

Inner forces Psychologists describe resilience as the ability to cope with personal crises and recover relatively quickly. We are more or less born with this skill, researchers assume, but we can also learn and improve in this area. According to Rick Hnason, we can improve our resilience by strengthening certain inner strengths. These include: It … Read more

5 Exercises for More Courage

5 Exercises for More Courage

These exercises will help you overcome your anxieties in a pleasant way: without cold sweats or wobbly knees, and with unexpected results. Exercise 1: This is what I want What would you do if you dared to do anything and were guaranteed success? Make a list of the things you would like to do. Then … Read more