Psychology Around the Net: April 14, 2018

Happy Saturday, sweet readers! Did everyone survive yesterday? Or did you even realize it was Friday 13th? Honestly, I didn’t remember until around noon yesterday. To quote the great Michael Scott, “I’m not superstitious, but I am a little stitious.” In other words, I didn’t wake up and begin anxiously awaiting doom around every corner, but, once I did remember what day it was…I kept an eye open. It’s only human nature. Anyway, let’s get on with everything this week’s Psychology Around the Net has to offer which includes science-backed ways to boost creativity, how to manage katagelophobia (the phobia of embarrassment), the connection between polycystic ovary syndrome and mental health problems in women, and more. The Science of Well-Being: “The Science of Well-Being,” one of the most popular classes at Yale University with an estimated enrollment of 1,200 students per semester, is now available online — for free. Taught by Professor Laurie Santos, “The Science of Well-Being” is designed to “not only learn what psychological research says about what makes us happy but also to put those strategies into practice.” Fear of Embarrassment Holding You Back? Here’s How to Overcome It: Katagelophobia, the fear of embarrassment or being ridiculed, is a fairly common phobia and unfortunately keeps many of us from pursing our interests whether they’re related to relationships, jobs,...
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