In our busy, digitally-connected world, does sending a quick text or email checking in on someone really make an impact on the receiver? Science says… yes!
All in Relationships
On How to Decline a Wedding Invitation Nicely
We inevitably won’t be able to go to every wedding we are invited to - why do people struggle to say ‘no’ even if they don’t want to (or can’t!) go? With over 2.5 million weddings expected in the US this year alone, let’s take a look at the Psychology of declining a wedding invitation… the right way!
On Doing Favours… Do They Fade Over Time?
If I scratch your back, you’ll scratch mine, right? But does the power of a favour already done get stronger or weaker over time?
On How Not All Feedback Is Created Equal
We live in a corporate culture where feedback is considered gold. But, in reality, not all feedback is fair or valuable. Might there be a difference in quality or reliability of feedback depending on who gives it to you? Absolutely.
On Why Saying Thank You is your Secret Weapon as a Leader
Want to keep your people committed or going above and beyond with their effort? Psychology says: say thank you!
On Why People Are So Mean Online
Watch out, the internet can be a mean place. Why is it so much worse in the virtual world than in person? It’s because of an empathy deficit, social norms, and anonymity. Received an unkind word online? Don’t sweat it, because it says nothing about you and everything about them
On Colleagues Taking Credit for Your Work
I thought we outgrew schoolyard politics? I guess not because colleagues (or bosses!) taking credit for your work is still a thing.
Audience: Early and mid-career professionals, executives.
On Getting Crazy and Lighting Up
In this post I review a “Kids These Days” by Dr Jody Carrington and how as humans there is a deep part of us that just needs connection, like people who ‘light up’ when they see us.
On How To Make Friends (In COVID)
If you’ve ever found that making friends as an adult is hard, you’re not alone. You know who is alone… the 14% of people who live alone, and there is no question that isolation is a problem even without the complication of Covid. Whether you’re wondering how to make friends in college, how to make friends in a new city, or how to make friends online, this post will answer the question: How can we make friends in this weird time?
On What Your Valentines Day Gifts Say About You
What you spend your money on for Valentine’s Day means more than you think.
On Three Tips for Giving the Best Gifts in Covid
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.
On Choosy Coffee Chats
There are all kinds of articles out there giving advice on how to ask someone you professionally admire out for a coffee chat (because we all know how important networking is in getting a job and moving up The ladder). But what about the kind-hearted yet unbelievably busy invitee? Let’s acknowledge that we can’t help everyone. Today we explore how to choose who to help, and how to say no (when appropriate).
On The Perfect Online Dating Profile for Lockdown Romance
It’s official, we’ve entered the Break-Up phase of COVID-19 romances. So if you’re looking to get back out there, let’s help you put your best foot forwards with the help of behavioural science.
On The Fence About Rescheduling Your 2020 Wedding? Read This
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.
On Being Addicted to the Bachelor
Anyone who’s had to defend their choice of viewing to friends and family knows that the Bachelor is more than a guilty pleasure. But why is it so addictive?
On Lying to Your Kids
The temptation to lie to your kids to make them eat their vegetables (or stop throwing that tantrum at Costco) is real. There’s no harm in telling a few little white lies… is there?
On The Bachelor and Reality TV... Are We Monsters?
Why do we watch reality TV? And should we feel guilty about it? The answer might not be what you think.
On Everyday Bullies
Have you ever been affected by a bully at work or at school, or received a really mean text? You’re not alone. This week we look at ways to combat cyber bullying, Sassonomics-style!
On… Why is No One RSVPing?
Not getting replies to RSVPs is getting more common… but it’s not getting any less rude. What’s the deal? This week we explore RSVPs with a combination of sass and Psychology.
On Conversational Narcissism 101
This week… Conversational Narcissism 101. How to spot it in yourself and others, why it happens, and what to do about it.
*Caution. This post might contain high levels of sass.