There are deep connections between the way people speak, think and feel. These go beyond the feeling connected to a specific thought. Rather, we are referring to the coherence that a single thought may have with a wider thought environment, with the contingent situation and...
Interpersonal regulation and its connection to emotions, safety, self-regulation and immune system processes features a series of evolutionary systems that have been refined over time to help contextually manage the present in real-time. One typical example from daily life is provided each time that we...
Over the holidays there’s more leisure and opportunity to observe other people. In addition to this, we are able to see them outside their usual environment in places like the beach, the mountains, or around cities, far away from the usual settings they live and...
We all think we’re right; it’s everyone else that’s wrong. However, let’s try asking ourselves these questions… [vc_separator type='transparent' position='center' color='' thickness='' up='' down=''] Is our evaluation of a specific event objective? Is that person trustworthy? How did we become persuaded of this? Who is right...
Evolution, learning and development represent an essential part of our lives, as both individuals and members of society. These phenomena don’t only regard children, but continue—with different characteristics and to satisfy different needs—throughout our life. Curiosity, knowledge and the development of new skills are rooted in...
Motivating people to change is difficult. Sometimes we use thousands of words and try to do everything possible, but things just don’t work. However, there are some communication methods designed to help us with these situations. Being expert at emotions and motivation doesn’t necessarily confer the...
Authors: Fabio Sinibaldi and Sara Achilli “Who asks leads” is a slogan that has always had a deep impact on me since my early education. At first I thought it was some sort of provocation, then I figured it was about manipulation, and then I finally understood...
By Fabio Sinibaldi and Sara Achilli To speak our mind is not always easy. That may be due to many causes, like fear of exposing ourselves, politeness, a willingness to avoid conflicts or gain some advantages – or at least that’s what we hope. Such difficulties may entirely...
Authors: Fabio Sinibaldi and Sara Achilli Language, Thinking and Power Are Mutually Influencing in Relationships “How many times do I have to tell you?!” I think this is one of the most frustrating things one could say - not that having it said is much better. This happens...
Here is a second abstract (check here for the first) of our studies in the Real Way of Life research headquarters. This time we wanted to challenge and test the real scientific basis of the “act as if” approach. Many psychological disciplines, as well as counselling...
Authors: Fabio Sinibaldi and Sara Achilli Every year we make resolutions for ourselves, in order to do something better, something important for us… However, we inevitably fail to do so, or, at the best of times, we reach one target out of a thousand. The celebration spirit,...
