How Habits Are Formed and Why They’re So Hard to Break
Once something becomes a habit, you don’t have to think about it as much anymore, which is part of why habits can feel so easy to do but so hard to stop.
psychology
Barriers to being kind and how to break them
Choosing kindness in a world where it isn’t always rewarded for is difficult, but necessary.
Four new science two-year pathways introduced to Fountain Valley High School
Additional pathway course opportunities are available for students to explore psychology, emergency medical response, health careers and nursing.
We did a digital detox: two weeks off screens!
Phones are the lifeblood of teens’ entertainment and social life. What happens to our brains when we take a break?
Taking the summer off: the smartest thing you can do?
Consider going easy on yourself during vacations, so you can come back brains blazing!
Crossing the line from good to evil: a look at why we side with villains
The rise of villains audiences can root for demonstrates some key psychological trends.
Steven Pinker’s ‘Enlightenment Now’ and my case for human growth
With the world embroiled in negativity, most have concluded that our golden years are behind us. Yet, through factual analysis, reality isn’t as despondent as it seems.
Personality can be the eureka moment to deciding your career
The Big Five personality trait theory can help students learn more about themselves and their future career paths.
Picture perfect: our photo addiction epidemic
In an age of free, instant, and endless photos, we must ask ourselves: do we take pictures of our lives, or do we live to take pictures?
Staying inside the loop and social bubble
Slime, mom jeans and brand names are popular trends, but what’s the reason behind why we’re obsessed with them?