A: I force myself to smile.B: I try to chase away the clouds by thinking of pleasant things.C: I don’t smile all day. American research has shown that the B response provides the most benefits. This technique is called “deep acting”: by portraying a pleasant weekend, you try to experience positive emotions. Actors also do … Read more

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

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

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.

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

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

Good news: exercise is also good for the mind! A new study shows that it helps even with serious mental health issues. Studies have shown that exercise helps combat depression, anger, and stress. It may even play an important role in managing serious mental health conditions, such as anxiety disorders, depression, and psychosis. Lots of … Read more

The Concept Virtual Reality Exposure Therapy (VRET) is part of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), which draws on experience and the present to understand and modify psychological disorders. Through a virtual and progressive immersion in anxiety-provoking situations, the patient gradually confronts their phobias, becomes desensitized, and adopts new behaviors to regain autonomy and freedom. The “in … Read more