A high level of autonomy and control over one’s work is good for mental and physical health. (In brief. Job autonomy. Monitor on Psychology, 2020, 51(7), p. 12) http://www.finebergpsychotherapy.com
Wit
17 JulPlaywright Alan Bennett: Life is rather like a tin of sardines-we’re all of us looking for the key. http://www.finebergpsychotherapy.com
Wisdom
15 JulPhilosopher Simone Weil: Attention is the rarest and purest form of generosity. http://www.finebergpsychotherapy.com
Relationship Preferences
1 JulA research study in England showed that women overestimated men’s preference for thinness and men overestimated women’s bias toward muscularity. (In brief. The ideal partner. Monitor on Psychology, 2020, 51(7), p. 18) http://www.finebergpsychotherapy.com
Pandemic & Cognition
26 JunA study in Psychiatry Research showed that those who see themselves as more knowledgeable about COVID-19, no matter their actual knowledge, have a greater sense of well-being than those who see themselves as less knowledgeable. (In brief. Knowledge during the pandemic. Monitor on Psychology, 20220, 51(6), p. 16) http://www.finebergpsychotherapy.com
Anxiety
12 JunResearch in Psychological Science showed that anxious people have a decreased ability to adapt to negative and uncertain social situations. ( In brief. Anxiety and trust. Monitor on Psychology, 2020, 51(6), p. 14) http://www.finebergpsychotherapy.com
Wisdom
5 JunJames Baldwin: Not everything that is faced can be changed, but nothing can be changed until it is faced. http://www.finebergpsycotherapy.com
Humor
29 MayAnthropologist David Graeber: The more obviously one’s work benefits other people, the less one is likely to be paid for it. http://www.finebergpsychotherapy.com
Relationships
22 MayResearch in the Psychological Bulletin showed that modeling of cooperative behavior motivated those who saw it also to be helpful. (In brief. Contagious cooperation. Monitor on Psychology, 2020, 51(6), pp 13-14.) http://www.finebergpsychotherapy.com
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