The “copycat nudge” is a type of behavioral hack where a person is more motivated to make a change if they learn a strategy or tip from someone they know….
This was a monumental year for The Emotion Machine, which officially turned over 10 years old this year! That’s a whole decade of writing and sharing information about psychology and self-improvement. It’s now time to recap the best article published in 2019. As always, it’s a nice combination of articles covering a wide-range of topics (more…)
Psychology is clear that our childhood and early experiences can have a massive influence on our happiness and well-being later in life. Here are 7 ingredients to a positive childhood….
Gamification is the process of using “gaming elements” in non-gaming situations to increase our motivation and engagement. Here’s how to apply it to your self-improvement!…
We all know exercise is good for us, but it can be hard to make it a consistent habit. What if you tried combining it with an already established habit, such as watching TV or listening to a podcast?…