by jmalouff | Jun 9, 2020 | Social psychology, Well-Being
I recently watched a miniseries called Orthodox. It is a partly true story about a modern-day girl who flees from her Hasidic Jew life in New York. I was captivated by the hats that Hasidic men wear — high, cylindric mink hats. Also, the men have thin...
by jmalouff | Jun 4, 2020 | Positive psychology, Well-Being
I went forest bathing recently. I might have done it in Japan, where forest bathing is a national pastime, but I chose Tasmania. Forest bathing involves walking or resting in a forest and absorbing the environment. I did my bathing in various places, including Mt...
by jmalouff | Jun 4, 2020 | Human Thinking and Behavior, Social psychology, Well-Being
You are a trusting soul. Bless your heart for that. You might not think you are big in the trust department, but consider how much trust you show when you drive down a two-way street. You trust that the driver of the oncoming car will stay in the proper lane. That...
by jmalouff | Jun 4, 2020 | Social psychology, Well-Being
When I last visited the Art Gallery of NSW I made a beeline to the contemporary arts. There were many little rooms there. The first one I entered showed video of nude or near-nude models on the inner wall. While I was standing at the door of the room letting those...
by jmalouff | Jan 17, 2020 | Coping, Problem solving, Social psychology, Social Support, Well-Being
Did you ever read a “choose-your-own-adventure” book? Some genius started that genre long ago. I read some of these books with my son when he was young. Typically, you choose a course of behavior in a specific, dangerous situation. Then you read what the...
by jmalouff | Jan 17, 2020 | Social psychology, Well-Being
Have you ever watched the online show You Me Her? It focuses on a fictional American husband and wife. The husband sets a date with a female escort and falls for her. The wife finds out and goes to meet the woman. She wife also falls for her. The three of them move in...