#Confidence

New research is shedding light on how the simple act of maintaining eye contact reveals far more about your confidence, self-esteem, and social intelligence than most realize, according to recent psychology findings summarised in a July 2025 report by VegOut Magazine. Drawing from extensive interviews with psychologists and peer-reviewed studies, the article uncovers eight core areas where gaze behavior provides insight into personal assurance, social anxiety, and even intercultural competence, offering practical lessons for Thais navigating workplace, family, and public interactions.

Millions of people around the world experience the unsettling and often embarrassing problem of unexpected urinary leaks, also known as urinary incontinence. Recent reporting highlights how a simple set of daily exercises known as Kegels can make a significant difference, offering hope and practical solutions for those affected—a topic that resonates strongly with many Thais who may experience the issue but feel too shy to seek help.

Urinary incontinence occurs when the muscles that support the bladder—collectively called the pelvic floor—become weakened or fail to function optimally, causing leaks during activities like coughing, sneezing, laughing, or exercising. While the issue is more common in women, especially after childbirth or during menopause, men can also be impacted, particularly after prostate surgery. In Thailand, where openness about “down-there” issues remains limited due to cultural sensitivities, incontinence is widely underreported, making public education on prevention even more crucial.

Recent insights from a Times of India feature reveal that building a child’s confidence hinges not on grand gestures, but on a constellation of subtle parenting habits practiced daily—a finding with wide-ranging implications for Thai families committed to nurturing emotionally resilient youngsters. This new research-backed approach emphasizes that confidence is not inherited nor built overnight, but rather emerges from the small, consistent ways parents interact, encourage, and support their children at home (Times of India, 2025).

In a groundbreaking study published in Neuroscience of Consciousness, researchers have unveiled a fascinating psychological dynamic affecting decision-making confidence when individuals believe they’re collaborating with machines. This revelation highlights that the mere perception of working alongside artificial intelligence can undermine human confidence, even when human judgment is accurate. Such insights compel us to reconsider how human-machine interactions might be designed, especially as automation increasingly infiltrates our daily lives and workplaces.