Attitude & Lifestyle
The secrets of happy people (and why they’re so darn cheerful)
by Queen D, February 3, 2017
You know that person who’s always annoyingly happy? Smiling, laughing, loving life? Ugh. Why are they so giddy?! Here’s what they’re doing right.
Love & Relationships
Not Born to Be Wild: How Parenting Styles Shape Honesty in Kids
by Queen D, January 13, 2017
Were you raised with firm rules or total freedom? Turns out, your parents’ style didn’t just shape your manners—it may have shaped your honesty too.
Attitude & Lifestyle
Are Attitudes Toward Women Improving—or Sliding Backward?
by Queen D, December 9, 2016
Gender roles aren’t always moving forward—sometimes they slip backward. Worrying data shows that in certain groups, especially young men, views on women are regressing.
Mental Health & Well-Being
Don’t Press the Panic Button: 3 Quick-Tips to Calm Anxiety Fast
by Queen D, December 2, 2016
Anxiety is like a mighty tentacled beast, pulling you into its murky depths. These 3 quick tricks work fast to help you conquer the monster. Come aboard, matey!
Personal Development
Optimism advice from an optimistic pessimist
by Queen D, November 18, 2016
Being positve all the time isn’t easy—in fact, it’s pretty much impossible. Fortunately, you don’t have to be a smiley-face sticker in human form. It’s about balance, not bliss.
Mental Health & Well-Being
Emotional Vampires: How Manipulators Drain You
by Queen D, October 21, 2016
Manipulators aren’t necessarily strangers—they could be your friend, partner, or coworker. They love-bomb, guilt-trip, gaslight, and guilt-trip again. Here’s how to pick up on their tactics and reclaim your sanity.
Mental Health & Well-Being
Subtle Signs Your Self-Esteem is Not As Strong As You think
by Queen D, September 23, 2016
Not all self-esteem issues are obvious. Some show up as nitpickiness, defensiveness, or a need to be the center of attention. But underneath, these subtle saboteurs slowly chip away at your confidence.
Personality
10 myths about extroverts and introverts
by Queen D, September 2, 2016
Introverts aren’t just shy loners—and extroverts aren’t just loud show-offs. This is why people shouldn’t get their psychology facts from social media! Let’s put these myths to rest with real data.
Personal Development
When “Good” Advice Goes Bad: Words of Wisdom Gone Wrong
by Queen D, July 28, 2016
Don’t you love it when people give you truly useless advice—like, “If you don’t want to be depressed, just be happy!” In this blog, I unpack some of the worst “wisdom” I’ve ever heard. It’s so bad, it almost feels like rage-bait.
Attitude & Lifestyle
Interesting Discoveries in Human Behavior Research (Part 2)
by Queen D, May 11, 2016
The more we study people, the weirder (and more fascinating) things get. These discoveries shed light on the forces shaping how we behave.