psychology Archives - thenellybean

Stage Fright

September 9, 2018September 9, 2018 - by J | thenellybean - 6 Comments.

Remember those good old days at school when we had to stand at the front of the classroom and read a poem aloud? Me too. I can’t remember the poems …

Musings

The Logic Behind Beauty Concepts

March 4, 2018March 4, 2018 - by J | thenellybean - 23 Comments.

Exploring psychological and cultural influences on beauty standards today, by looking at their history.

Music

Should I Start My Child On Music Lessons?

December 30, 2017December 30, 2017 - by J | thenellybean - 21 Comments.

I get it, New Year’s Day is coming and we’re all ready to dive into 2018 with some kickass New Year’s resolutions. Well, some of you might be, and some …

Musings

A Dose Of Cool

November 12, 2017November 21, 2017 - by J | thenellybean - 8 Comments.

Let me ask you something. How many times have you said “Cool” or “That’s so cool” today? I’ve probably muttered it to myself when going through my Twitter feed about …

Musings

The Confused Ambivert

August 12, 2017September 19, 2017 - by J | thenellybean - 20 Comments.

That’s right. I’ve decided that I’m a mix of extraversion and introversion, but I don’t know where I lie on that spectrum. Somewhere along the line, society couldn’t resist labelling …