Psyche Space 12-04-2021

How do you define kindness? Most people would intuitively answer that being kind means doing nice things for other people. Others might add that kindness includes being kind to oneself...
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Psyche Space 12-04-2021

“Procrastination is like a credit card: it's a lot of fun until you get the bill” – this apt and humorous simile was coined by an actor Christopher Parker. Many...
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Psyche Space 19-01-2021

Procrastination - we all are guilty of this vice. Missed deadlines are only some of the consequences of putting things off. Procrastination also influences the quality of work. To be...
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Psyche Space 05-01-2021

Psychologists often note, that mutual exchanges of social support are an important aspect of personal strength and wellbeing. Everyone has a network of relationships with other people which they build...
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Psyche Space 23-04-2020

What makes for a good, satisfying, and happy life? This is one of the key questions that everyone ponders. In what parts is the good life a result of external...
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Psyche Space 06-04-2020

Undoubtedly, life in highly developed countries provides many benefits and conveniences. However, the things that make our lives easier and more comfortable in many areas, often lead to serious health...
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Psyche Space 29-11-2019

What learning techniques can you use to read and memorize information quickly? How can you develop your creativity and innovative thinking? In his lecture at SWPS University, Tony Buzan the inventor...
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Psyche Space 30-09-2019

The end of vacation and the return to your daily routine and the usual responsibilities may cause uneasy emotions. Joanna Gutral, psychologist from SWPS University, explains how to deal with...
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Psyche Space 01-07-2019

Everyone dreams of having a satisfying job that is tailored to their needs and capabilities. But how many people actually do have such jobs? Professor Roman Cieślak and dr Anna...
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Psyche Space 27-05-2019

Effective learning means working smarter not harder. Professor Czesław Nosal, psychologists from the Wrocław Faculty of Psychology at SWPS University explains how to study to get the best results and...
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Psyche Space 25-02-2019

Every webpage you visit, your online purchases, the songs you listen to on the internet, pages you follow on Facebook or any likes you leave under posts on social media...
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Popular Science Blog 25-02-2019

Nowadays, the annual Oscar Gala has become a global celebration of cinema. It is an event full of glitz and glamour attended by artists and celebrities from around the world...
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Psyche Space 07-12-2018

The contemporary man is quite well and his ego is in a good shape. Today, men do not have to embody patriarchal values and wear bushy beards to be regarded...
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Psyche Space 23-11-2018

Are communication and mutual acceptance sufficient to provide a foundation for friendship? What glues people together? What is the role of friendship in life and what is the essence of...
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Psyche Space 21-11-2018

December is conducive to looking back at the year that was. It is a time for a little bit of soul searching and summarizing what went well and what could...
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Psyche Space 09-11-2018

Dark (or hidden) acts of animal cruelty are defined as acts of violence against animals that have never been reported, hence have not been registered. These undisclosed acts are an...
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Psyche Space 26-10-2018

Many adults, when they re-evaluate their lives, reject stereotypes imposed by the society and while reliving “the second youth”, they go back to the authenticity of adolescence. Przemysław Staroń, psychologist...
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Psyche Space 11-10-2018

What role do fathers play in upbringing of their children? Fathers do not have to be second-class caretakers, who are “called upon to serve” only when mothers or grandmothers are...
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Psyche Space 29-09-2018

We all need other people and we need to have meaningful relationships with others. Research shows that children, who do not have any contact with other people die. Social isolation...
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Psyche Space 14-09-2018

Are men supposed to love blindly and fall head over heels in love with women? Should they provide closeness and support or should they dominate in the relationship? Do women...
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Psyche Space 29-08-2018

Fondness or dislike, respect or a sense of injustice – schools, like theatres, are places where spectacles are performed daily. Teachers and students play assigned roles. The problem is that...
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Psyche Space 31-07-2018

Health psychology is concerned with understanding how psychological, behavioral, and cultural factors contribute to physical health and illness. Health psychologists aim to increase both the quality of life and the...
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Psyche Space 31-07-2018

Building sustainable and well-functioning communities is one of the primary keys to the development of the modern society. Community development seeks to empower individuals and groups of people by providing...
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Psyche Space 20-07-2018

From the moment you are born, you are surrounded by voices expressing opinions and points of view. Some of these opinions are helpful, they warn you about potential dangers, while...
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Psyche Space 13-07-2018

There is nothing wrong with setting high standards, but the standards become a problem when they are not attainable. What is perfectionism? Is it helpful or harmful in life? Is...
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Psyche Space 06-07-2018

Nowadays, success is the key to a fulfilled life. Although people are not able to define exactly what kind of success they have in mind, they believe that achieving success...
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Psyche Space 02-07-2018

These days an increasing number of experts suggest that you need to log out and unplug from the Internet to enjoy your vacation and to fully experience the beauty and...
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Psyche Space 22-06-2018

Too often people tend to interpret ambiguous situations as threats. They try to be vigilant and prepared in advance. How many people swear by the rule that it is better...
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Psyche Space 08-06-2018

In Poland, only 19 percent of couples who experience infertility seeks medical help. The majority does not undertake any steps, which would bring them closer to the desired pregnancy. They...
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Psyche Space 25-05-2018

Mindfulness is the latest fad in the sphere of personal development. As every trend, it becomes a subject to marketing, trivialization and mythologizing. But skillfully applied practice of mindfulness helps...
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Psyche Space 10-05-2018

Healthy egoism helps you to become self-aware and in this process become authentic. Being authentic means accepting your own weaknesses and sensitivities. Perhaps the main thing in the process of...
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Psyche Space 27-04-2018

Human emotions are an ecosystem. To stay healthy you need emotional diversity. In other words, you need an authentic life that is rich in various emotions. The ability to experience...
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Psyche Space 18-04-2018

Learning theories try to understand how the learning process works. Psychology of learning is a discipline of science that studies how the process of learning impacts human behavior. At SWPS...
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Psyche Space 13-04-2018

An everyday hero is a person who is ready to help others in need and who defends moral principles regardless of the potential cost or danger. Why is it difficult...
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Psyche Space 16-03-2018

Fear is a useful mechanism. It allows you to endure and, although it seems counterintuitive, it ensures that you stay safe. Fear underlines instinctive safety mechanisms, such as hitting the...
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Psyche Space 25-01-2018

Do you know someone who uses mathematical calculations to choose the type of jam for their morning toast and is never guided by emotions? If you do, then this person...
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Psyche Space 24-01-2018

The more you work the more productive you are. It seems logical. If it takes X minutes to produce Y number of products then one should be able to produce...
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Psyche Space 22-01-2018

During his school years, Thomas Edison was not the best student nor was he a teachers’ pet, but this had not stopped him from becoming one of the most renowned...
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Psyche Space 18-01-2018

All people have a need to develop an emotional relationship with another person. A close relationship provides a feeling of safety and of being important to someone else. Psychologists agree...
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Psyche Space 03-01-2018

The beginning of a new year is conducive to soul searching, looking back at the year that was and making resolutions to improve oneself or one’s life. However, the new...
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Psyche Space 12-12-2017

Making a permanent change in your life requires stepping out of your comfort zone. It demands effort and sacrifice that come not only from your willingness to put in the...
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Psyche Space 29-11-2017

Is it better to give or to receive? Does an ideal present, perfect for everyone, exist? Ewa Jarczewska-Gerc, Ph.D., social psychologist from SWPS University talks about problems, choices and motivations...
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Popular Science Blog 16-11-2017

A job interview is a stressful situation. Even a well-prepared candidate may be surprised with an unexpected question. Should you answer all questions during a job interview? What should you...
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Popular Science Blog 10-11-2017

The existing laws and regulations are not aligned with the current development of new technologies, which generate gaps in personal information protection systems, with an ever accelerating speed. Businesses face...
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Psyche Space 06-11-2017

Your goal is your North Star. It is the reward at the end of the road, but it is also the beginning of the road. A well-defined goal provides strong...
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Psyche Space 02-11-2017

Procrastination, excuses, and overcommitting are some of the methods of self-sabotage. Professor Dariusz Doliński, social psychologist from SWPS University in Wrocław, explains why some people focus their efforts on impeding...
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Psyche Space 27-10-2017

According to research conducted by Jean Williams and Jasna Jovanovic and reported in Sexuality and Culture in 2015, over the past twenty years, non-monogamous relationships have become mainstream. Will these...
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Psyche Space 25-10-2017

The word “victim” is often associated with women. And the perpetrator is commonly thought of as a HE, a man, who evolutionary is programmed to hunt, conquer and be violent...
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Psyche Space 23-10-2017

According to the 2013 survey conducted by the Public Opinion Research Center (CBOS), as many as 72 per cent of Poles opposes commercialization of holidays. Despite this opposition, many people...
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Psyche Space 11-09-2017

“Be yourself” is a popular tenet of the Western culture. According to this viewpoint, to have a good life and garner admiration of others one must live in harmony with...
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Psyche Space 22-08-2017

What motivates people? What makes them venture into uncharted territories despite doubts and apprehension? What pushes people to constantly experiment? Why do people look for new solutions when they could...
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Popular Science Blog 10-08-2017

When the weather gets warmer and temperatures rise, leaving your pet in the car, even for a few minutes, may result in tragic consequences. Unfortunately during the summer, the number...
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Popular Science Blog 07-08-2017

The development of technology has always been one of the key factors of entrepreneurship growth, but who are the modern day entrepreneurs and how they succeed? Magdalena Kubów, management and...
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Psyche Space 25-07-2017

In today’s fast-paced 24/7 world that never unplugs, there are so many responsibilities, tasks and online distractions that tend to creep up on the time previously spent on exercise, cooking...
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Psyche Space 19-07-2017

A popular belief is that high earnings are the most important aspect of job satisfaction. However, research shows that although the salary is a significant factor of professional happiness, it...
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Psyche Space 13-07-2017

Self-esteem is a very important aspect our wellbeing. It affects the way we look at our achievements and relationships and it impacts the way we perceive our future. High self-esteem...
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Psyche Space 21-06-2017

Every day we make choices. Most of the time, we make decisions about insignificant things, such as: latte or cappuccino, white shirt or blue shirt. However, from time to time...
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Psyche Space 01-06-2017

During my flight to Earth, my spacecraft crashed into an asteroid. Its parts scattered all over the world and now children help me find them. This is a story of...
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Popular Science Blog 14-12-2016

In Pakistan, torn by internal conflicts, radical Islamic groups are growing in strength. They often use the so called “blasphemy laws” as the justification for brutal attacks on their victims...
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Popular Science Blog 18-11-2016

In today’s economy, companies that know how to attract and keep well qualified employees are the most successful. The task of finding the best talent with great potential is a...
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Psyche Space 01-11-2016

November is a month of remembrance in many countries. North American nations celebrate Memorial Day and Remembrance Day, which are devoted to commemorating fallen soldiers and surviving veterans. Catholics around...
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Psyche Space 17-10-2016

Professor Mark Snyder, social psychologist from the University of Minnesota, joked that he would not like to have a boss who seasoned his meals prior to tasting the food. Why?...
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Psyche Space 19-01-2016

A study conducted in a group of children, has shown that handling money may reduce helpfulness and generosity, but increase perseverance and effort applied to difficult tasks. The study was...
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