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Choice Paralysis: 8 Techniques to Make Better Decisions

Did you know that an average adult makes about 227 food decisions alone1https://news.cornell.edu/stories/2006... daily? Yep, you heard that right! Now, with a number like that, it’s no surprise that we often find ourselves in choice paralysis.

You know the feeling–when you’re staring at a menu with a million options or toggling between 10 different toothpaste brands in the supermarket aisle, feeling utterly overwhelmed.

In our n...

Body Language In The Workplace: 15 Cues You Must Know

Do you wish you could read the body language of your boss, colleagues, or clients? Although body language is not mind reading, it can give us an interesting glimpse into the hidden emotions of the people we work with.

Research has found that the majority of our communication is nonverbal—between 65 and 90% comes through our body language, facial expressions, and voice tone.

Watch our video below to learn the single best team building exercise:

There are many u...

11 Tips to Rizz a Guy or Girl Up (& Make Them Fall For You)

Did you know it’s not always the looks that get you the attention, but how you play the game of flirting?

Dr. Monica Moore reveals a secret in the world of rizz: those who make the first move aren’t necessarily the hottest in the room. Through her research in singles bars and social spots, she discovered that it’s about signaling your interest and confidence more so than good looks that makes people attracted.

What other fascinating science and tips can we learn? In this article, we’ll go ...

What is Mindsight? And How It Applies to You

At Science of People, we love books on human psychology, particularly those that untangle the mysteries of our minds and provide valuable insights into understanding, decoding, and navigating our mental health and behavioral complexities.

I discovered Mindsight – The New Science of Personal Transformation by Daniel Siegel on my recent midnight book scour. Long story short, it’s the first book I’ve read that profoundly explores the mind, unveiling secrets to personal transformation and fosteri...

How to Have and Hold Dazzling Conversation With Anyone: We Review 17 Science-Backed Steps

Do you know how to have a conversation? I don’t just mean any old boring conversation. Do you know how to have dazzling, memorable, incredible conversations? 

Knowing how to start, hold, and end a conversation smoothly is one of the most important people skills you can have.

Watch the video below to learn more:

The art of sparkling conversation is one of our most requested topics at Science of People. So, a few months ago, I decided to research the topic to wr...

What Should I Do Today? 151 New & Exciting Things to Try

Do you need more motivation and inspiration for new things? 

Look no further! 

This list of fun and exciting activities is bound to have something for everyone. 

10 Best Things To Do Today

There are so many fun things you can do on a day-to-day basis. Here are the top 10 best things you can do any day. 

#1 Curate a playlist for a loved one

Music streaming platforms have made it so easy to curate playlists, so why not make one with a specific someone in mind? 

You could make ...

331 Juicy Questions to Ask Your Friends, From Funny to Deep

People love to talk about themselves. Studies show that talking about oneself1https://www.pnas.org/doi/abs/10.1073/... activates the same parts of your brain as food, drugs, and sex! 

Self-disclosure (and getting other people to open up) is scientifically proven to make you more likable2https://labs.psych.ucsb.edu/collins/n... and help you form deeper social bonds3http://books.google.com/books/a...

17 Tips to Climb the Corporate Ladder You Need to Know

34% of workers1https://press.careerbuilder.com/2014-... want to make their way to a leadership position. And only 7% of employees want to work in a senior or C-level position eventually. 

If you have the ambition to make it to the top of the ladder, you are in the minority. And that’s not a bad thing. Few people employ the initiative and strategy needed to climb the ranks, so if you’re willing to put in the e...

Tipping Etiquette: Every Situation You’ll Ever Need to Know

Expectations and norms around tipping are evolving rapidly. In 1947, people tipped an average of 10%1https://www.marketplace.org/2014/10/0... in restaurants., whereas nowadays, that average is closer to 20%. 

It’s not just the numbers that are changing—with digital payment methods taking over our transactions, the little black credit card machine will ask you how much you’d like to tip almost every time you purchase something.

The rules have become fuzzy, too. Should...

Intent vs Impact: How to Lead Communication & Relationships

Have you ever been offered advice you didn’t want? Or had someone get upset at you when you felt like you did nothing wrong? Misunderstandings are a natural part of life. And we can often trace them to a discrepancy in intent and impact. 

So, how can we navigate the challenges that arise when we mean well but cause harm? Or when someone else means well, but we get hurt?

In this article, we’ll dive deep into the communication concept of intent vs. impact and go over a reliable guide for how...