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Turn Off the Phone (and the Tension)
The New York Times: One recent sweltering afternoon, a friend and I trekked to a new public pool, armed with books, sunglasses and icy drinks, planning to beat the heat with a swim. But upon
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Can You Be Addicted to Social Media?
Everyday Health: These days, you’ll be hard-pressed to find someone who isn’t caught up in a world of status updates, re-tweets, followers and check-ins. Social media has certainly made it easier for people to connect
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Respekt und Anerkennung verheißen ein glückliches Leben (Respect and recognition promise a happy life)
bild der wissenschaft: Geld macht nicht glücklich – soziale Anerkennung sehr wohl Dass Glück sich nicht erkaufen lässt, ist eine Binsenweisheit. Jetzt geben Ergebnisse einer amerikanischen Studie Hinweise darauf, was uns tatsächlich glücklich macht: Anerkennung
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Facebook and Smartphones: New Tools for Psychological Science Research—News Brief
WASHINGTON — Whether you’re an iPerson who can’t live without a Mac, a Facebook addict, or a gamer, you know that social media and technology say things about your personality and thought processes. And psychological
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On Pinterest, it’s share and share alike
Los Angeles Times: Americans spend upward of 30 hours a month staring at their computer screens, shopping and browsing and seeking. We relish the efficiency, the expanse of information, the anonymity and the freedom. But
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How to Navigate a National Convention
There are three simple rules to remember when attending a national convention: Get organized. Get networking. Get involved. GET ORGANIZED Getting organized can be summed up in three words: KNOW the program-it is your “bible.”