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Illustration of a composed person calmly repeating the same boundary phrase in a heated conversation, using the broken record technique

Psychology

December 3, 2025

The “broken record” phrase that wins every argument : how calm repetition exhausts the other person first

Master the ‘broken record’ technique: calm repetition that sets boundaries, saves energy, and wins arguments ethically at work, online, and at home.

Illustration of a person mirroring a cat’s slow-blink to calm an angry person

Psychology

December 3, 2025

The slow-blink trick that calms angry people in seconds : how mirroring cats lowers their guard

Calm anger in seconds with the cat-inspired slow-blink. Discover the science, step-by-step use, pitfalls to avoid, and practical ways to defuse tension.

Illustration of a person gently tilting their head while listening, signalling harmless curiosity in conversation

Psychology

December 3, 2025

The tiny head-tilt that makes people spill secrets faster : how it signals harmless curiosity

Discover how a tiny head tilt signals harmless curiosity, invites trust, and prompts deeper disclosure—plus practical angles, timing, and ethical use.

Illustration of a deliberate 15-second silence after a question prompting over-explanation and truthful disclosure

Psychology

December 3, 2025

The 15-second silence after they speak that forces honesty : how discomfort makes people over-explain and reveal truth

Discover how a deliberate 15‑second silence unlocks candour. Practical steps, ethics, and contexts where quiet prompts over‑explanation—and the truth.

Illustration of a close-up of one person whispering into another person’s left ear to share a secret, highlighting right-hemisphere emotional processing

Psychology

December 3, 2025

The left-ear whisper that makes secrets feel more intimate : how right-brain processing locks emotion

How left-ear whispers engage right-brain processing to amplify emotion, deepen intimacy, and lock memories—plus ethical, practical tips for communicators.

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