What is Social Loafing?

Social loafing is a term used in social psychology, describing when a person puts in less effort when they're judged as part of a group. Surprisingly, social loafing is more of a habit than it is a conscious effort to put in less effort. As our world develops, the complexities we face call for frequent collaboration, with the concept of social loafing becoming all the more relevant. What is the psychology behind social loafing and how can we curb it? 

Capitalisation: The Importance of Responding to Good News

Did you know that it is equally, if not more important to respond well to good news, as it is to bad news? This is also known as capitalisation. Read more in our article on how you can use capitalisation to strengthen your relationships!

Sapir-Whorf Hypothesis: Language and Its Roles in Thought

Language is an essential part of our social lives though is an assumption that is often taken for granted. We often overlook how it shapes our lives in minute ways that we’ve come to accept. In this article, we explore the Sapir-Whorf Hypothesis and the role of language in our cognition. 

Popular Culture and Mental Health

Popular culture is a double-edged sword when it comes to mental health awareness. Read more to find out when popular culture is helpful and when it isn't.

When Self-Care Becomes Toxic

Do a quick Google search on “self-care” and you’re likely to find websites giving “10 easy tips for self-care!” or “Self-care tips to manage your seasonal depression!”. Are these posts representative of toxic self-care culture? Read more to find out when self-care becomes toxic.

How Lacking Sex Affects Your Relationship

Sex is core in every intimate relationship and is inseparable from intimacy. How can we balance sex satisfaction in intimate relationships?

Understanding Love Languages

What is love? Many have attempted to answer this age old question, and love languages are one of the most famous theories in response. Find out more about the 5 love languages and their impacts, and see if you can figure out which one you are!

How To Establish Effective Communication

Our daily lives depend heavily on communication, but it can be easy to underestimate of effective communication. How can we work towards becoming more effective communicators?

Dealing with Imposter Syndrome

Do you often feel a great sense of self-doubt and perceived fraudulence in spite of your training, experience, and accomplishments? It's likely that you might be experiencing imposter syndrome. How can we learn to cope with our imposter feelings?

People Pleasing: Knowing Your Limits

Do you find it hard to say “no”? We may unconsciously fall into people-pleasing behaviours despite our good intentions. However, how are we able to tell the difference between an act done out of kindness and an act that is done solely to please others?