psychology
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Why You Need Instant Gratification, According to Science
Many of us have goals we want to achieve, whether it’s to eat healthier, work out more, read more books, or other things that we feel we should be doing. Usually, when we think about working toward our goals, we imagine making hard sacrifices along the way — waking up early to go to the…
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How to Beat the Post-Holiday Blues
Well, we did it. We made it through the shopping and wrapping, the tree almost falling over, and the antics of 12 Santa-drunk children on the most exciting day of their lives. We said good riddance to 2021, and ushered in a new year. The decorations are down, the baking sheets are stored, and the…
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The Difference Between Normal and Maladaptive Daydreaming
All of our minds wander once in a while. In fact, it’s estimated anywhere from a quarter to half of our waking hours are spent daydreaming, as our awareness drifts away from whatever we are currently doing or experiencing to focus on another topic entirely.
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Remember This: Everyday Memory Lapses May Actually Be a Good Sign
When asked the other day about a bakery near my home, I responded that I’d recently eaten its mouth-watering chocolate chip cookies. My wife corrected me, noting that the cookies I ate were actually oatmeal raisin. Why did I make this memory error? Is this an early sign of impending dementia? Should I call my…