Psyche | on the human condition
Psyche is a digital magazine from Aeon Media that illuminates the human condition through psychology, philosophy and the arts.
How to support someone with depression | Psyche Guides
Jan 8, 2025 · Key points – How to support someone with depression Support matters. Millions of us will know someone who has depression at some point in our lives. Your support can help them feel less alone, provide some relief and create hope. Talk about the depression. If you’re concerned that they might be experiencing depression, ask about that possibility. If it has come up before, check in on how ...
Rather than fearing getting old, here’s how to embrace it - Psyche
Apr 10, 2024 · Using mindfulness to grow older rather than get older To grow with age, I suggest practising various forms of mindfulness. Just as exercise for the body helps to maintain and improve physical health, mindfulness is mental training that flexes the mind for optimal health and wellbeing. It involves a curious investigation of the present moment – your thoughts, emotions and physical sensations ...
How to forgive (even if they’re unrepentant) | Psyche Guides
Nov 13, 2024 · Key points – How to forgive (even if they’re unrepentant) To forgive is to let go of ill will. Whether or not you decide to reconcile with someone who harmed you, forgiveness can be a way to lighten your emotional load. Forgiveness is a process. It might be possible to rebuild your relationship with the offender. If not, you may need to come …
How to perform well under pressure - Psyche
Nov 17, 2021 · Key points – How to perform well under pressure ‘Mental toughness’ is the wrong approach. It’s a popular coping style but it can backfire by causing you to see challenges as threats. Develop your ‘mental flexibility’ instead. This way, you’ll be better able to think on your feet and cope with the unexpected. Separate yourself from your …
How to motivate yourself to change - Psyche
Jan 21, 2024 · Guide How to motivate yourself to change Change is hard, but it’s possible. Use motivational interviewing techniques to build your confidence, and take the plunge by Angela Wood & Ralph Wood Photo by Bromberger Hoover/Getty Images
What we gain by recognising the role of chance in life - Psyche
May 23, 2024 · Appreciating the world is random can foster perseverance, gratitude for our own luck and empathy for the plight of others
Schadenfreude: why do we find joy in the pain felt by others?
Jul 9, 2024 · A brief history of schadenfreude – taking pleasure in the misfortune of another – from ancient China to Charlie Chaplin
Greedy people might be frowned upon, but are they the winners?
Sep 24, 2024 · It seems that greedier people who worked tended to earn more It’s easy to see how, by motivating a person to put in the time and effort needed to achieve their goals, greed could lead to increased productivity, with the attendant personal and professional rewards. Indeed, some research suggests that greed is associated with a greater ‘productivity orientation’: greedy people might be ...
Why so many of us see our loved ones after they have died - Psyche
Apr 2, 2024 · These experiences – which are more of an illusion than a hallucination – can be a healthy part of the grieving process