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How to improve confidence in public speaking

How to improve confidence in public speaking

Speaking in public is one of the activities that causes us the most fear as humans. Shaky voice, excessive sweating, shortness of breath are, among others, the symptoms experienced by people who are afraid of speaking in front of an audience. In addition, there is the fear of going blank, of making a fool of […] … learn more→

March Madness brings unique gambling risks for college students

March Madness brings unique gambling risks for college students

Whenever March Madness takes place, it’s a sure bet that people will be wagering on the college basketball games leading up to the championship known as the Final Four. From office pools to online betting platforms to taking a crack at picking the perfect bracket, the allure of predicting game outcomes and potentially winning big […] … learn more→

From SMS to social networks, how digital technology is transforming the dialogue between parents and children

From SMS to social networks, how digital technology is transforming the dialogue between parents and children

Digital tools are now an integral part of everyday life and lead children to have new experiences and develop in new environments . The place of these technologies in family interactions can vary depending on a certain number of elements, such as the quality of bonds, family dynamics, the family’s living environment, parental stress, age of children […] … learn more→

Physical exercise helps medical treatments work better

Physical exercise helps medical treatments work better

“If we could give each individual the right amount of exercise, neither too little nor too much, we would have found the surest path to health.” This phrase is attributed to Hippocrates , considered the father of medicine in the Western world. His reflection makes us understand the importance that physical exercise has always had for human […] … learn more→

What we learned from teaching a course on the science of happiness

What we learned from teaching a course on the science of happiness

When you deliver a university course that makes students happier, everybody wants to know what the secret is. What are your tips? What are your top ten recommendations? These are the most asked questions, as if there is some quick, surefire path to happiness. The problem is that there are no life-transforming discoveries, because most […] … learn more→

Is your child ‘overscheduled?’ How to get the balance right on extracurricular activities

Is your child ‘overscheduled?’ How to get the balance right on extracurricular activities

It’s a weeknight, parents rush through the door from work, grab a snack, and then speed off in various directions to children’s extracurricular activities. As they do, they are managing tired and hungry kids as they all move from one thing to the next. Sound familiar? As of 2022–23, almost 50% of Australian children under 14 participated […] … learn more→

Why would I want to use a Salty Dog Adventure gear rooftop tent

Why would I want to use a Salty Dog Adventure gear rooftop tent

Using a Salty Dog Adventure Gear rooftop tent can offer several advantages for outdoor enthusiasts: Convenience: Rooftop tents provide an easy and convenient way to set up camp. You don’t need to worry about finding a flat spot or clearing rocks and debris from the ground. Just park your vehicle, unfold the tent, and you’re […] … learn more→

Sport: how social networks are transforming the practices of young people

Sport: how social networks are transforming the practices of young people

Technological advances have changed the relationship with the world and human relationships . In a society of images, marked with the seal of individualism, it is now a question of investing in a “capital” body that is infinitely perfectible and must be preserved. We have observed an increase in maintenance and fitness activities since the health crisis, and more and more […] … learn more→

How can I stop 'overthinking'? This is a solution from a clinical psychologist

How can I stop ‘overthinking’? This is a solution from a clinical psychologist

As a clinical psychologist, I often encounter clients who say that they are troubled by thoughts that “repeat endlessly” in their heads, which they find difficult to overcome. Rumination (ruminating) and overthinking (thinking too much) are often considered the same. The two are related but slightly different. Rumination is thinking about things over and over in our minds. This can lead to overthinking – […] … learn more→

What if reality does not exist and is a creation of the mind?

What if reality does not exist and is a creation of the mind?

Have we invented reality? Is it just the fruit of the human brain? There is a current, based on quantum physics, that insists on removing reality from reality. The proposal is this: If a tree dies, to give an example, it will be dead no matter who observes it, and we can have empirical proof that it […] … learn more→