How “fresh starts” like New Year’s Day can help people make positive changes in their lives, and how we can get better at sticking to these changes. Article written by Maria Konnikova.
iO9.com: Is there really such a thing as reverse psychology?
Reverse psychology versus the concept of reactance — versus the universal desire to understand the rules we are given. Article written by Esther Inglis-Arkell.
http://io9.com/is-there-really-such-a-thing-as-reverse-psychology-1484757814
The Huffington Post: The Psychology Of Materialism, And Why It’s Making You Unhappy
Our country’s cultural emphasis on consumerism is not improving Americans’ subjective sense of well-being. What can we do about it? Article written by Carolyn Gregoire.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/12/15/psychology-materialism_n_4425982.html
Time.com: “Affluenza” is Junk Science
“Affluenza,” successfully utilized in the defense of a 16-year-old driving under the influence, is not a recognized mental illness; it may explain, but it doesn’t exculpate. Article written by Christopher J. Ferguson.
http://ideas.time.com/2013/12/14/psychologist-affluenza-is-junk-science/
Capital Gazette.com: Avoid holiday letdown and keep the fun going all year long
Practical tips for extending your feelings of holiday joy and peace well into the new year. Article written by Scott E. Smith, Ph.D.