Avoid ‘overvaluing’ your child to prevent narcissism

Posted on 3rd April 201531st March 2015 by MMMatt

'Emotional warmth' in parenting is the key to making sure your children grow up full of self-esteem, rather than narcissism, according to a new study... <<Read Article>>

People Use Handshakes to Sniff Each Other Out

Posted on 2nd April 201531st March 2015 by MMMatt

Limp or firm, your handshake conveys subliminal social cues. Now, research reveals it also transmits chemical signals that could explain why the greeting evolved in the first place... <<Read Article>>

5 Essential Mind-Body-Behavior Practices That Enhance Everything

Posted on 2nd April 201531st March 2015 by MMMatt

Evidence from both clinical observations and empirical research increasingly confirms that how you engage your entire being in the world significantly impacts your physical, mental, emotional and relationship health.... <<Read Article>>

Breathing in a Circle

Posted on 1st April 201531st March 2015 by MMMatt

On the last Tuesday of every month, around the world, small groups of people gather themselves into circles. They come together not to debate an issue, form a committee or follow a twelve step program, but to do what we all do every minute of the day - Breathe... <<Read Article>>

15 Ways to Live Authentically and Amazingly

Posted on 1st April 201531st March 2015 by MMMatt

Unhappiness can occur when people are not living their lives in a way that is congruent with their authentic selves. This is what I have learned after providing psychotherapy to a diverse clientele for over 20 years. <<Read Article>>

The 36 Questions on the Way to Love

Posted on 31st March 201531st March 2015 by MMMatt

Grab a partner — friend, lover or stranger — and get intimate with this free mobile app. <<Read Article>>

How Your Brain Ignores Distractions

Posted on 31st March 201526th March 2015 by MMMatt

From the feeling of clothes against the skin, to the sounds of cocktail party chatter, the human brain is constantly blocking out information that could be distracting (Danger Suit). <<Read Article>>

Pick a Card, Any Card: How Magicians Sway Decision-Making

Posted on 31st March 201526th March 2015 by MMMatt

A team of Canadian researchers has combined the art of magic and the science of psychology to demonstrate how certain contextual factors can sway the decisions people make, even though they may feel that they are choosing freely. <<Read Article>>

The Myth of the Harmless Wrong

Posted on 30th March 201526th March 2015 by MMMatt

It’s logically possible but psychologically rare... <<Read Article>>

Playing with Puzzles, Blocks May Build Children’s Spatial Skills