All articles from Psyche
Not all procrastination is created equal
A new way of seeing procrastination helped reduce my self-criticism. But it keeps me honest when I need to be productive - by Ali Hawken Read on Psyche
Circular 108
During the hijab ban, I took pride in my resilience. But the trauma I didn’t name still came for me - by Safa Belghith Read on Psyche
Ragnar Kjartansson: realms of the real
Musical, playful and absurd – how one Icelandic artist forged a philosophy of creativity by simply giving things a try - Video by Art21 Watch on Psyche
If we avoid sadness in life, why do we seek it in art?
Philosophers and psychologists have puzzled over the allure of tragic art. New findings show how sadness can be a comfort - by Tara Venkatesan Read on Psyche
How to get to know your neighbourhood
Whether you are a newcomer or you’ve lived there for years, learn to look closer and deepen your connection - by Gabrielle Bendiner-Viani Read on Psyche
Tip-of-the-tongue syndrome
The struggle is real when word retrieval goes wrong: see what’s happening in the brain during tip-of-the-tongue moments - Video by TED-Ed Watch on Psyche
Intimacy is risky, but it’s the only way to true acceptance
Beyond the initial shame, there are rich rewards in sharing important, hidden parts of ourselves with others - by Jasmine Gunkel Read on Psyche
I tested whether cannabis really can boost the runner’s high
Runners, yogis and others claim weed improves their routines. Curious, I looked at the research and gave it a go myself - by Michiel van Elk Read on Psyche
We should invent new names for feelings
There are only so many actual words to describe our specific emotional states. Why not come up with some of your own? - by Hannah Seo Read on Psyche
How to give a compliment
Delivering sincere compliments is a skill you can learn – and, done well, it’s an easy way to spread more joy in the world - by Lisa Pavia-Higel Read on Psyche
Fox Chase boy
Infused with humour and nostalgia, a one-man show confronts the communal trauma of his parish in working-class Philadelphia - A film by Gerad Argeros and Kaya Dillon Watch on Psyche
Why chatbot therapists can’t offer what we need
Today’s world is fuelling a craving to be truly seen by another – and that’s exactly what AI therapists can’t ever deliver - by Wasseem El Sarraj Read on Psyche