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The Psychology of Feeling Heard 4 min People today are yearning for the experience of being understood. Satisfying this need is key to healing an age of anger and isolation.
The Mental Illness Recovery Paradox 5 min We expect relief after a mental health crisis but many feel shame instead. This “Recovery Paradox” can quietly stall healing long after acute symptoms fade.
Why Mental Health Activations in Professional Sports Matter 4 min Advancing athlete well-being through mental health activations, including sports psychiatry, mental performance care, and advocacy across the NFL and elite sports.
Setting Limits for Twentysomethings 4 min Struggling to set boundaries in your twenties? Here’s how limits and consequences can protect your energy, reduce stress, and strengthen your relationships.
Evidence vs. Engagement: Are Health Influencers Credible? 5 min Over 50% of Americans turn to social media for health advice rather than medical sources. But who is influencing us when it comes to our health? TrendingThese are currently making the rounds on Refind.
The Silent Sleep Crisis in Kids and Teens 6 min Chronic sleep deprivation is harming kids’ brains, bodies, and mental health. Fixing it requires bold action from parents, schools, doctors, and policymakers, starting now.
Plastics in the Brain: What Science Is Revealing Scientists are finding microplastics in human brain tissue. Learn what that means for mental and neurological health, and what steps we can take to protect ourselves.
Why Does Your Brain Hate Learning? 5 min Strengthen metacognition through social learning by explaining ideas, verbalizing thoughts, and practicing mindfulness to enhance understanding and self-awareness.
Not Leadership Material? Think Again 5 min Many people assume they’re not cut out for leadership roles, but personality science says otherwise. Learn why leadership isn’t a type—and how you can develop the traits to lead.
Dopamine Myths: What We Get Wrong About Motivation 6 min This is what the science says about what drives your brain to seek rewards. Psychology Today on Anxiety
Our Obsession With Achievement Is Fueling Anxiety 3 min Why we should think differently about success—and how to start «We are spread too thin and overwhelmed. We are pushing ourselves to the point of exhaustion. Yet we refuse to take a break.»
The Fear of Success Can Sabotage Your Life Goals 4 min How to overcome this surce of anxiety to achieve your goals «Anxiety can have a paralyzing effect when it prevents us from taking any action towards our goals. This leads to avoidance behavior such as procrastination» Psychology Today on Brain
Why You Forget So Much of What You Just Learned 4 min We forget up to 90 percent of what we learn within a week. But it doesn’t have to be that way. You can beat the forgetting curve and make your learning stick—for good.
12 Lifestyle Choices That Can Save Your Brain, Starting Now 6 min At any age, you can lower dementia risk by controlling these 12 risk factors. Psychology Today on Empathy
The Death of Empathy 7 min How mass shootings make victims of us all Psychology Today on Happiness
The Resiliency of Happiness 3 min A study of the history of happiness shows that even nations bounce back. «Though GDP has increased roughly across all the nations over the last 200 years, the National Valence Index fails to show a similar rise. »
The Architect of Your Happiness 6 min We believe achieving our goals will make us happy, but the real power lies within our mindset. Here's what the science shows, as well as how to make your mind your greatest asset. Psychology Today on Mental Health
How to Protect Your Mind When Everything Feels Uncertain 5 min When the world feels uncertain, science shows that small, consistent habits—like mindful breathing, movement, and acts of purpose—can protect your mental health and restore hope.
10 Exercises to Make You Mentally Stronger 4 min Building a little mental muscle could have a big impact on your life. Psychology Today on Psychology
The Ten Year Rule: Change Your Life Every Decade 4 min Why the greatest obstacle to success is success. «You should change what you do, or how you live, every ten years because the greatest obstacle to success isn't failure; it's success»
How to Use a Sense of Urgency to Do What Actually Matters 4 min Harness your motivation to tend to "urgent" matters as a way to achieve goals. «We know that our brains respond to urgency, so instead of fighting against ourselves, we can harness this latent motivation and use it to get things done.» Psychology Today on Relationships
The Value of 'No' 4 min What we can learn from rejections. «If you hear "yes" at every single career stage, you probably did not reach high enough. If you never hear "no," chances are you did not take many risks (or you are just exceptionally talented, lucky, or both).»
Love Languages: What Science Actually Says About Relationships 3 min Love languages sound great, but do they actually improve relationships? The science says no. Learn what really makes relationships last. Psychology Today on Self Love
Self-Love and Narcissists: A Correlation of Control 4 min Is there a relationship between low self-esteem and falling for a narcissist?
5 Ways to Develop Self-Love, and Why You Need To 4 min The most important relationship you have in life is the one with yourself. «When it feels tough, pretend you’re standing up for your best friend. LinkedIn and Facebook image» Psychology Today on Stress
What Is the Dissociative Mind? 4 min When we face overwhelming stress, disconnecting can be a coping skill. «Dissociation happens because the person is engaged in an automatic activity and is not paying attention to his or her immediate environment.»
Cultivating Hope to Boost Your Mental Health Under Stress 5 min Tools from positive psychology to help you overcome stress and adversity PopularThese are some all-time favorites with Refind users.
What Occupies Your Mind? 3 min Are you holding onto at least one thing that’s way past its expiration date? «You could do a similar practice by writing a note about this attachment, and then tearing it up and letting its pieces fall away»
What's a Healthy Amount of Sleep? The Answer May Surprise You 3 min A new study upends conventional wisdom about how much sleep is needed for optimal health.
What Is It That Makes Us Happy? 3 min Findings from the longest scientific study of happiness.
7 Strategies for Breaking Habits That Trigger Relapse 3 min Relapse isn’t failure. It’s a learning opportunity. Consider these 7 science-backed strategies to break habits that trigger relapse, build resilience, and create lasting change.
How to Get Hooked on Making an Effort 6 min Viewing effort as part of a feedback loop could help us enjoy the process. «We can look at effort through a feedback loop that looks like this: effort > performance > pleasure > motivation > effort» Psychology Today Writes AboutPsychology Relationships Mental Health Brain anxiety happiness stress empathy self-love depression gratitude anger personality narcissism purpose trauma resilience women curiosity self-care perfectionism psychotherapy dating gaslighting What is Refind?Every day Refind picks the most relevant links from around the web for you. is one of more than 10k sources we monitor. How does Refind curate? It’s a mix of human and algorithmic curation, following a number of steps: We monitor 10k+ sources and 1k+ thought leaders on hundreds of topics—publications, blogs, news sites, newsletters, Substack, Medium, Twitter, etc. In addition, our users save links from around the web using our Save buttons and our extensions. Our algorithm processes 100k+ new links every day and uses external signals to find the most relevant ones, focusing on timeless pieces. Our community of active users gets the most relevant links every day, tailored to their interests. They provide feedback via implicit and explicit signals: open, read, listen, share, mark as read, read later, «More/less like this», etc. Our algorithm uses these internal signals to refine the selection. In addition, we have expert curators who manually curate niche topics. The result: lists of the best and most useful articles on hundreds of topics. How does Refind detect «timeless» pieces?We focus on pieces with long shelf-lives—not news. We determine «timelessness» via a number of metrics, for example, the consumption pattern of links over time. How many sources does Refind monitor?We monitor 10k+ content sources on hundreds of topics—publications, blogs, news sites, newsletters, Substack, Medium, Twitter, etc. Can I submit a link?Indirectly, by using Refind and saving links from outside (e.g., via our extensions). How can I report a problem?When you’re logged-in, you can flag any link via the «More» (...) menu. You can also report problems via email to hello@refind.com Who uses Refind?500k+ smart people start their day with Refind. To learn something new. To get inspired. To move forward. Our apps have a 4.9/5 rating. Is Refind free?Yes, it’s free! How can I sign up?Head over to our homepage and sign up by email or with your Twitter or Google account. Psychology Today Appears InThe Best in The Best in The Best in |
