All in Coronavirus
What happens when your life’s meaning, your “raison d’etre”, is taken away? This is something many people are struggling with thanks to Covid-19 – no longer being able to do the things that make them them. Whether it’s volunteering in your community, athletics, working at your job, or even being with family and friends, having these things taken away in the pandemic is hard. I’ll explain why it’s hard and some things that might help.
What if we had one quick solution that would protect us from some of the most gruesome infections on earth? Well, we do. They’re called vaccines. And luckily for us, the Covid vaccine is here to help protect us against this virus that has already killed millions of people. So why are some people saying that they won’t get the vaccine?
What a weird year. The holidays will likely also be weird. What could your partner, parent, or paramour possibly need in Covid times? And much worse, how will you even go about going shopping? One thing is for sure, we can rely on behavioural science to help us to narrow in on the perfect gift.
It is a reality of many of our careers that we are (almost?) always online. But what is the impact of the blurring of work and home life boundaries? The results, based on recently published research, are in… and they’re not good.
With September just around the corner, it looks like many of us are going to be continuing to work from home or even experience a completely online university term. Oh but the Zoom fatigue! What are we to do? Don’t worry, Sassonomics has found some tips and tricks for you to try to get the most out of your virtual reality. [5 minute read]
Eating lunch at your desk again? Even though we know that taking breaks are important, a shockingly high number of office workers don’t take a lunch break. Can we overcome this ‘hard work’ culture and related judgement? My take is: yes, with a side salad, please!
The commute – a much dreaded and hated thing. But are you secretly missing it? It turns out there are some hidden benefits to the commute.
When you look back at your time in lockdown since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, has it felt like time has flown by? You’re not alone. Find out why within!
COVID-19 has thrown a wrench into many plans, no question. How do you know which plans to stick with and which to reschedule? And how do you make a decision about a really, really big plan, let’s say… a wedding. There are lots of great reasons to have a wedding during the COVID-19 pandemic, but don’t let Plan Continuation Bias be one of them.
Why do we concentrate more on tragedies when it impacts a small number of people close to home, and what does that mean for our response to COVID-19?
Why are we so susceptible to myths about the coronavirus and COVID-19, and what can we do to inoculate ourselves against fake news?
COVID-19 has stalled many aspects of our lives, and we’re not sure how the whole thing will turn out, when the isolation orders will lift, or even what our new normal will look like. How do we go about making decisions about our lives with these insanely high levels of uncertainty?
There’s a new virus making the rounds: Chain Mail. Chain mail is seeing a real rise during COVID-19, especially on social media where we’ve been tagging friends and tasks and images have been making the rounds. Do we actually believe our decisions to forward or not forward these messages give us good luck or bad luck, or is this just irrational?
Look like we’re going to be in this new world of working from home for a while now. Find out how your personality, funny dances, and wearing pants play into surviving working from home.
Harness the power of positive psychology during these uncertain times by shifting your focus towards happiness, love and inspiration with these tips from Dr. D!
First social distancing and now we’re making up words!? This week I apply psych and behavioural economics to understand those who flout the social distancing measures put in place to keep people safe.
This week I provide concrete tips on how to survive (and thrive!) during social distancing measures brought on by COVID-19. Stay healthy out there people!
What does behavioural economics say about the mad rush for toilet paper this week? Read on to find out!
Why is it ok to lighten the mood with a joke about a serious situation (aka Coronavirus) sometimes, but not others? Dr. D investigates.…
