Latest BEHAVIOUR/PSYCHOLOGY | The Straits Times

BEHAVIOUR/PSYCHOLOGY

In praise of solitude

Amanda Ling (in a photo taken at News Centre) is one examination away from becoming a certified KonMari consultant, but says she is "in no hurry".

Singapore's Marie Kondo in the making

To overcome a fear of failure, one can take the first step by redefining failure, by taking a positive stance towards it, says the author. She adds that highly successful people often choose to describe it in affirmative terms.

A better way to deal with failure than shame and blame: Don't blame yourself or feel ashamed of failing

Full-time national serviceman Royden Lim (in black with yellow wrist tag on his left hand), 21, participating in an e-sports competition at Our Tampines Hub yesterday. He used to spend around 10 hours a day playing video games, but an argument with his pa

Gaming used as platform to warn of dangers of addiction

Community e-sports competition uses gaming to promote mental health awareness

Why we fall for con artists

Festive season is time to make room for difficult family members

To much of the outside world, Japan's minimalist martinet Marie Kondo's tidiness schtick has seemed like an extension of the culture that produced her, but the truth is that Japanese homes and offices are often jammed with clutter, says the writer.

Marie Kondo's shop is a reminder of Japan's love of stuff

In September, a hoarder was found dead in a Bedok North flat amid piles of rubbish. Neighbours interviewed said the man lived alone, after his wife and two children, fed up with his hoarding habits, moved out many years ago.

Netizens weigh in on issue of extreme hoarders

Kindness isn't just nice - it's more effective