Psychology for Modern Living

Meditation

The Cheater’s Guide to Meditating: Keep It Brief

Mariah G. Schug Ph.D. on July 16, 2024

In spite of knowing the benefits of meditation, establishing the habit can be difficult. Brief meditations can make it easier to establish a practice and provide many benefits.

In spite of knowing the benefits of meditation, establishing the habit can be difficult. Brief meditations can make it easier to establish a practice and provide many benefits.

Child Development

It’s More Than Just a Walk

Mariah G. Schug Ph.D. on September 4, 2023

Modern children are almost always under adult supervision. This lack of independence is a barrier to healthy development. Walking to school, alone or with friends, can help.

Modern children are almost always under adult supervision. This lack of independence is a barrier to healthy development. Walking to school, alone or with friends, can help.

Social Networking

From Floundering to Flourishing on Social Media

Mariah G. Schug Ph.D. on March 30, 2023

Is your social media use bringing you down? With these six tips, social media can bring you joy and help you flourish.

Is your social media use bringing you down? With these six tips, social media can bring you joy and help you flourish.

Workplace Dynamics

How Can Women Effectively Negotiate?

Mariah G. Schug Ph.D. on March 13, 2023

Are you nervous about asking your boss for a raise? These strategies can help women negotiate without hurting their work relationships.

Are you nervous about asking your boss for a raise? These strategies can help women negotiate without hurting their work relationships.

Self-Talk

Have a New Goal? Use Your Password to Set Your Intentions

Mariah G. Schug Ph.D. on February 6, 2023

Changing your password for your computer, email, or anything else is an extremely simple and potentially powerful strategy for staying engaged with your intention.

Changing your password for your computer, email, or anything else is an extremely simple and potentially powerful strategy for staying engaged with your intention.