Andra Botean

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

We live in an era of speed, where information travels at an astonishing pace, and social media plays a crucial role in how we consume content. On one hand, these platforms allow us to quickly access vast amounts of data, connect with others, and express ourselves freely. On the other hand, excessive use of these … Read more

Imagine for a moment that you could open a drawer and, instead of finding documents, receipts, or pens, you’d find every emotion you’ve ever felt—neatly arranged, beautifully labeled, like in a soul’s laboratory. Joy, sadness, fear, courage, shame, gratitude… all displayed in a colorful table, much like the one we studied in chemistry—but instead of … Read more

Well, we’ve reached a milestone. New York University asked students whether they would rather break their arm or break their phone. Forty-six percent opted for the arm break, while the rest hesitated for a long time before sacrificing their device. In our defense, a smartphone is ultimately a compact computer that we use for everything. … Read more

We often think our brains need to be young to excel, but things are more nuanced. Scientists at Ohio State University have discovered that brilliant and creative insights can occur when we are older. Their research focused on Nobel Prize winners in economics, although this has already been shown to be the case for other … Read more

“I don’t know” – it takes courage to utter that little sentence. But, surprisingly, this “intellectual modesty” goes hand in hand with greater general knowledge. This is what researchers at Pepperdine University in California have discovered. Five studies have shown, among other things, that intellectually modest people do not score lower on cognitive skills (vocabulary, … Read more

The time change, whether it’s the switch to daylight saving time or back to standard time, can have a significant impact on your body and mood. Even though the difference is only one hour, this small shift can affect your circadian rhythm, sleep, and even productivity. In this article, we’ll explore the effects of the … Read more