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Decision Fatigue: Why It’s So hard to Make Up Your Mind These Days, and How to Make It Easier
From the moment we wake up each day, we’re faced with a continuous stream of choices. Many are minor (which route to take to work), others are major (whether to accept a new job) and
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How to Build Positive, Long-Lasting Habits, According to Psychologists
For many of us, the past year has disrupted deeply ingrained habits. Some people report exercising less, others are drinking more. As we look forward to life returning to some semblance of normal, it’s worth considering what scientists
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How to Turn Down the Noise That Mars Our Decision-Making
A friend of mine was suffering such severe back pain that it was difficult for him to walk or stand. He consulted three doctors about the best course of treatment. The first was adamant that
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Teaching: Pornography’s Prevalence / Psychology and Savings
Lesson plans on understanding pornography use and encouraging rainy-day savings.
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Behind The Pandemic Purchases We Won’t Use Until Later
What’s the point of buying something now that you can’t even use during the pandemic? Social scientists say there is value in anticipation — in giving yourself a concrete way to look forward. …
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Scaling Up Savings: More Targeted Policies Could Help the Hardest Hit
Too many Americans can’t afford an emergency expense. Psychological science can help.
