{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6138adccf678ae00135b8b36/6991f5577301331f1f0a73d2?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Why Is My Brain Like This? Psychology Hacks","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/6138adccf678ae00135b8b36/1771173158856-15c5a4a2-8efc-4283-b925-6dda2b20faa6.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Ever wondered why you suddenly feel the urge to deep-clean your kitchen at 11 PM instead of finishing that assignment? </p><p><br></p><p>You’re not lazy—it’s science.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, we’re joined by&nbsp;<strong>Ida and Polina from the Psychology Society at DBS</strong>&nbsp;to pull back the curtain on the student mind. We dive into the \"<strong>why</strong>\" behind our most common campus struggles and more importantly, how to fix them!</p><p><br></p><p>What we discuss in this episode:</p><ul><li><strong>Procrastination vs. Laziness:</strong>&nbsp;Why our brains avoid the big tasks</li><li><strong>The Comparison Trap:</strong>&nbsp;Navigating social media why we doomscrolling</li><li><strong>Study Hacks that Actually Work:</strong>&nbsp;Moving beyond highlighting and rereading</li><li><strong>Social Burnout:</strong>&nbsp;How to protect your energy during a busy semester</li><li><br></li></ul><p>Whether you’re a Psych major or just trying to survive finals week, Ida and Polina share insights that will change how you look at your daily habits</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Make sure to share this episode with a friend who might be interested, you can also follow @dbsonair Instagram account and the Psychology society account at @dbspsychsoc</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>","author_name":"DBS Student Services"}