The brain is wired for shortcuts and speed, not always for accuracy. It’s not a flaw; it’s just nature’s way of helping us survive. However, the errors in our thinking, also known as cognitive biases, ...

"Habits are things we do without thinking." My father would repeat those words endlessly to my sisters and me when we were kids. Good study habits at school would lead to productive behaviors in the ...

A new study just crossed my desk that, as gratifying as it was to have concrete data, struck me as one of the least surprising findings I've seen in a long while. Specifically, a survey by The Ohio ...

"Old habits die hard." "We are all creatures of habit." Custom. Habit. Routine. Would life run as smoothly were it not for habits and routines? Costume. Custom. Habit. All come from the same Latin ...

When it comes to intelligence, it is not just about IQ scores or academic success. Truly intelligent individuals often display unique psychological habits that shape their decisions, behaviors, and ...

6 Ways to Avoid All-or-None Thinking About Your Health Habits Holiday times in particular often derail the best of intentions. Posted December 18, 2023 | Reviewed by Monica Vilhauer Ph.D. A new study ...