Studying psychology has opened my eyes to the numerous popular myths about the brain, and as a result, I decided to look into these to understand whether they have any truth to them. I think the two that I have heard the most are that only 10% of the brain is used and that we…
I was recently talking to the other Digipsych editors over a coffee at The Mindful Mug in Lincoln (blog post on that coming soon), and mentioned how I use Headspace for mindfulness practice. I was surprised to learn that not many of them knew about Headspace’s student plan. Headspace offers its premium app to anyone…
Why do some fictional characters feel so real? Why do some make our hearts race more? Why do certain stories haunt us long after the final page? The secret is not simply great writing – it is psychology. Understanding how people think, feel, and behave can help writers create deeper characters, believable conflicts, and emotionally…
I was first diagnosed with anxiety in 2017. I realised something was going on with my mental health in secondary school when I’d feel sick every day in certain classes. It soon became apparent that I was experiencing anxiety, with one of my primary triggers being school. It felt like I was playing life on…
Dr Rebecca Hawkins has been part of the University of Lincoln since the start of her undergraduate degree in Sport and Exercise Science in 2011 and has since stayed at the university to complete her Masters in 2015 and her PhD in 2023. Rebecca started working at the University as a part-time lab technician in…
For any psychology students considering their career prospects, moving into human resource management (HRM) as a career may not be the most obvious path at first glance. However, upon closer examination, it becomes evident that the skills, and knowledge cultivated through a psychology degree align with the requirements and nuances of HR roles within organisations.…
“One part at a time, one day at a time, we can accomplish any goal we set for ourselves.” — Karen Casey What are SMART Goals? SMART stands for Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic/ Relevant and Time Constrained. It is a simple and systematic goal setting process which allows goals to be clear and focussed…
A really interesting take on the psychology of millennials and Gen Z, one that doesn’t blame them, but the “bad hand” they’ve been dealt… 1. Lower self-esteem “We have an entire generation growing up with lower self-esteem than previous generations, through no fault of their own… they were dealt a bad hand!” 2.…
What is CTE and who does it affect? CTE is a progressive brain disease which develops due to repetitive trauma to the head, it causes the death of brain cells and gets worse over time. People who play contact sports are particularly at risk of developing CTE, and although it was first noted in 1928…
There is a fascination with psychopaths amongst society, particularly within true crime media. Large audiences are captivated through books, podcasts, documentaries and films. The prevalence of true crime media has surged in recent years, with a significant portion of its audience obsessed with the phenomenon that is the psychopathic criminal mind, yet the question remains…