There is a particular kind of person who still gives directions using memory instead of GPS. They describe routes through landmarks, neighborhoods, rivers, turns and familiar buildings rather than through an app screen. To many younger adults, this can seem old-fashioned or unnecessarily difficult. GPS technology is faster, easier and deeply integrated into modern life. … Read more
For decades, psychologists have explored whether exposure to nature can help people recover from stress. A new large-scale study published in the Journal of Environmental Psychology now provides updated evidence suggesting that even watching videos of forests and natural environments may support emotional recovery after stressful experiences. The research builds on a well-known psychology study … Read more
Kimberly French, an associate professor in Colorado State University’s Department of Psychology, has received the 2026 Early Career Achievement Award from the Society of Occupational Health Psychology. The award recognizes emerging researchers and professionals making important contributions to occupational health psychology. French joined Colorado State University as a faculty member in 2023 and works as … Read more
Most people struggle to remember ordinary details from a few days ago. Yet many can instantly recall an awkward conversation, an embarrassing mistake or a humiliating social moment from years earlier with surprising clarity. The memory often returns without warning. A comment made at work, an uncomfortable interaction in school or a failed social moment … Read more
For decades, investing followed a relatively familiar pattern. Markets moved through economic cycles, businesses expanded over time, and patient investors were often rewarded for staying invested during periods of uncertainty. That framework still matters today, but the environment surrounding investors has changed significantly. Artificial intelligence is reshaping industries at an accelerated pace. Retail investors now … Read more
William James, widely known as the father of American psychology, believed that human potential is often limited not by talent or intelligence, but by self-doubt. One of his most discussed quotes continues to resonate today because it speaks directly to confidence, identity, and personal growth. His words focus on a simple but important idea – … Read more
The phrase “once a cheater, always a cheater” is often used in conversations about relationships, usually as a warning after betrayal. While the statement may sound overly simplistic, psychological research suggests there may be some truth behind it. A study involving more than 400 adults found that people who cheated in one relationship were significantly … Read more
Generational disagreements are a recurring part of society. From Baby Boomers criticizing millennials for changing workplace culture to millennials struggling to know Gen Z humor and online behavior, each generation often views the next with skepticism. Social media has made these debates more visible, but psychologists say the pattern itself is not new. Throughout history, … Read more
When I’m working remotely, I’ve developed a routine that quietly shapes my week more than I realized at first. I work from cafés. There are several scattered around where I stay, and after one work block ends, I close the laptop, leave, and walk to the next one. Between those cafés are small pockets of … Read more
Artificial intelligence has become surprisingly good at emotional language. Modern chatbots can validate feelings, explain attachment patterns, suggest coping strategies, and mirror the tone of a compassionate therapist with unsettling accuracy. That fluency is exactly why many people now turn to AI during moments of stress, loneliness, grief, or emotional confusion. But recent research suggests … Read more