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fromSilicon Canals
1 day ago

Psychology says people who always arrive 10 minutes early instead of right on time usually display these 9 traits most people never develop - Silicon Canals

Or the one who grabs coffee nearby because they arrived at the restaurant fifteen minutes before your lunch date? I used to think they were just anxious or had terrible time management skills that made them overcompensate. But after interviewing over 200 people for various articles, I've noticed something fascinating: the consistently early arrivals tend to be the same people who seem to have their lives remarkably together.
Mental health
fromSilicon Canals
3 days ago

Psychology says people who always pay with exact change display these 7 personality traits that go beyond just being organized - Silicon Canals

They're displaying a fascinating set of personality traits that go much deeper than having their finances sorted. 1) They have exceptional impulse control Think about what it takes to always have exact change ready. You need to resist the urge to spend those coins on vending machines or leave them as tips. You have to plan ahead, knowing what you'll buy and preparing accordingly.
Psychology
Silicon Valley
fromSilicon Canals
4 days ago

Psychology says people who still use complete sentences in text messages share 7 cognitive traits that are becoming increasingly rare - Silicon Canals

Maintaining full sentences and proper punctuation in digital messages correlates with stronger impulse control and deeper information processing, reflecting healthier cognitive habits.
Mindfulness
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago

The 5-Second Hack That Can Change Your Life

Pausing five to ten seconds before responding enables emotional self-regulation and produces thoughtful, controlled responses instead of impulsive reactions.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Is It Holiday Shopping or Compulsive Spending?

Compulsive shopping is an impulse-control disorder causing anticipation, elation, despair, shame, and repeated purchases that harm finances, relationships, and functioning.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

The Holiday Ex Effect

Holiday-triggered nostalgia, loneliness, and alcohol can prompt impulsive outreach to exes; reassess breakup reasons and real change before responding.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

Behold My ADD Maelstrom!

ADD more accurately reflects focus-regulation difficulties where attention is redirected rather than deficient, carrying both challenges and creative strengths.
Science
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

How to Avoid Holiday Overspending This Year

Set a clear holiday spending limit early, share goals with a trusted person, and prioritize generosity beyond monetary value.
Mindfulness
fromBustle
4 months ago

Here's Your Horoscope For Tuesday, October 7

Heightened tensions and impulsive reactions can lead to power struggles today; pause, identify emotional triggers, and offer yourself compassion while choosing disengagement.
Mindfulness
fromBuzzFeed
5 months ago

"It Saves Us $100 A Month": Frugal People Are Sharing The "Underrated" Habit That They Swear By

Delay nonessential purchases at least seven days, record the price, reconsider later, buy only if still wanted and affordable, and review savings periodically.
fromwww.npr.org
6 months ago

11 ways NPR readers resist the impulse to shop (plus, a poem for inspo)

I give myself an imaginary amount to spend — say, $500 — then wander into stores I enjoy and pick out favorite items. But I don't purchase anything! I get all the rush of shopping and the satisfaction of choosing without spending.
E-Commerce
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