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Shame
Why It's OK to Feel Weak
Leon Garber LMHC on June 3, 2024 in Perfectionism
When others feel sympathy for us, we sometimes consider it pity and reject it. Yet, sympathy can help alleviate our shame and help us feel important.
When others feel sympathy for us, we sometimes consider it pity and reject it. Yet, sympathy can help alleviate our shame and help us feel important.
Philosophy
How the Upanishads Transformed the Human Mind
Neel Burton M.D. on June 3, 2024 in Ataraxia
In many ways, the Upanishads anticipated Greek philosophy.
In many ways, the Upanishads anticipated Greek philosophy.
Relationships
3 Questions for Couples to "Check In" with One Another
Mark Travers Ph.D. on June 3, 2024 in Social Instincts
These three questions are the key to becoming the best partner you can possibly be.
These three questions are the key to becoming the best partner you can possibly be.
Artificial Intelligence
The Artificial Intelligence Paradox
Larry Stybel on June 2, 2024 in Platform for Success
The AI paradox sees increasing value in trustworthy personal relationships as artificial intelligence advances.
The AI paradox sees increasing value in trustworthy personal relationships as artificial intelligence advances.
Fear
What if the Snake Is Actually a Hose?
Azadeh Aalai Ph.D. on June 2, 2024 in The First Impression
How does fear affect decision-making? And what can we do to engage in courageous action, in the face of being scared?
How does fear affect decision-making? And what can we do to engage in courageous action, in the face of being scared?
Relationships
Letting Go With Grace: How to Fall Out of Love
Karyn Hall Ph.D. on June 2, 2024 in Pieces of Mind
Relationship endings, regardless of who made the choice, are painful. We can make some of our most destructive choices during this time.
Relationship endings, regardless of who made the choice, are painful. We can make some of our most destructive choices during this time.
Relationships
Deconfliction: How to Stop a Fight Before It Begins
Robert N. Johansen Ph.D. on June 2, 2024 in A New GPS for Intimate Relationships
Partner discord need not lead to arguments and fights.
Partner discord need not lead to arguments and fights.
Emotions
How to Listen Effectively When Speakers Repeat Themselves
Guy Itzchakov Ph.D. on June 2, 2024 in The Listening Lens
Unlock the secrets of effective listening with repetitive speakers. Explore how understanding emotions, engagement, and guiding conversations can spur personal growth for speakers.
Unlock the secrets of effective listening with repetitive speakers. Explore how understanding emotions, engagement, and guiding conversations can spur personal growth for speakers.
Intelligence
Mastering Lifestyle Intelligence: An Ecological Approach
Lloyd Glauberman Ph.D. on June 2, 2024 in Lifestyle Intelligence
Wellness did an excellent job of defining core issues of health. What it lacked was an understanding that lifestyle was an “intelligence” of its own.
Wellness did an excellent job of defining core issues of health. What it lacked was an understanding that lifestyle was an “intelligence” of its own.
Social Media
Should You Leave Social Media?
Jennifer Lea Austin on June 2, 2024 in Human Kind
Are you considering leaving social media? Read what experts say about the pros and cons of logging off for good.
Are you considering leaving social media? Read what experts say about the pros and cons of logging off for good.
Career
Getting Write Down to It: Passion and Purpose in Writing
Deborah J. Cohan Ph.D. on June 2, 2024 in Social Lights
A Personal Perspective: Writing as an art form.
A Personal Perspective: Writing as an art form.
Moral Injury
Identifying and Addressing the Hidden Cost of Moral Injury
Cher J McGillivray Ph.D. on June 2, 2024 in Brillianteering You
Unlock the transformative power of healing from moral injury by navigating moral injury from silence to healing. Moral injury, is a phenomenon affecting individuals across all walks of life, from healthcare to the military.
Unlock the transformative power of healing from moral injury by navigating moral injury from silence to healing. Moral injury, is a phenomenon affecting individuals across all walks of life, from healthcare to the military.
As a parent, nothing can prepare you for the first time your child hits you or another child. It is hard not to feel like you did something wrong to have raised a child who hits.
Neuroscience
In the “I” of the Beholder: How Art Speaks to an Individual
Marwa Azab Ph.D. on June 2, 2024 in Neuroscience in Everyday Life
Art speaks to our soul, reflecting our identity. It’s not just what we see, it’s who we are. Our genes, experiences, and self shape its beauty.
Art speaks to our soul, reflecting our identity. It’s not just what we see, it’s who we are. Our genes, experiences, and self shape its beauty.
Self-Help
How to Be Your Own Relationship Therapist: 7 Skills
Robert Taibbi L.C.S.W. on June 2, 2024 in Fixing Families
Therapy is a set of lenses through which clinicians are trained to view problems and solutions. Here are some of the basic skills that you can apply to your relationships.
Therapy is a set of lenses through which clinicians are trained to view problems and solutions. Here are some of the basic skills that you can apply to your relationships.
Mental Health Stigma
Self-Compassion Reduces Stigma in Chronic Physical Illness
Bernard Golden, Ph.D. on June 2, 2024 in Overcoming Destructive Anger
Those with chronic physical illness often internalize stigma associated with the illness; i.e., HIV+, Hepatitis B, Lung cancer. Cultivating self-compassion reduces such stigma.
Those with chronic physical illness often internalize stigma associated with the illness; i.e., HIV+, Hepatitis B, Lung cancer. Cultivating self-compassion reduces such stigma.
Singlehood
The Record-Setting Rise of Single Living in the US
Bella DePaulo Ph.D. on June 2, 2024 in Living Single
People who live alone and people who are not married (whether they live alone or not) have too often felt like the odd person out. But they aren’t.
People who live alone and people who are not married (whether they live alone or not) have too often felt like the odd person out. But they aren’t.
Family Dynamics
Managing the Impact of a Struggling Adult Child on Siblings
Jeffrey Bernstein Ph.D. on June 1, 2024 in Liking the Child You Love
When one adult child struggles, the entire family's dynamics can shift, creating a delicate balancing act to ensure that all siblings feel supported, valued, and understood.
When one adult child struggles, the entire family's dynamics can shift, creating a delicate balancing act to ensure that all siblings feel supported, valued, and understood.
Body Language
Is Your Body Language Offensive to Others?
Ronald E. Riggio Ph.D. on June 1, 2024 in Cutting-Edge Leadership
Do you know how body language is conveyed and interpreted by others, and which nonverbal cues are viewed positively and negatively?
Do you know how body language is conveyed and interpreted by others, and which nonverbal cues are viewed positively and negatively?
Relationships
Connecting in Divisive Times
Layne Dalfen on June 1, 2024 in Understanding Dreams
In these very turbulent times, here's an example of how our worst nightmares, once understood, offer us positive problem solving options.
In these very turbulent times, here's an example of how our worst nightmares, once understood, offer us positive problem solving options.
Self-Esteem
Experiencing Low Self-Esteem? Here's an Overlooked Antidote
Ruth Gotian Ed.D., M.S. on June 1, 2024 in Optimizing Success
Struggling with low self-esteem? Mentoring can transform your confidence and career.
Struggling with low self-esteem? Mentoring can transform your confidence and career.
Education
High School Student Researches Fascism and Emerging Themes
Jenny Grant Rankin PhD on June 1, 2024 in Much More Than Common Core
Authentic Exploratory Research gets students to dig deep.
Authentic Exploratory Research gets students to dig deep.
Attention
What Animal Tracking Can Teach You About Self-Awareness
Gregg Levoy on June 1, 2024 in Passion!
Animal tracks are like signs of any kind—they point to something, lead to something. Here’s how the art of tracking can help you become a more mindful tracker of your own life.
Animal tracks are like signs of any kind—they point to something, lead to something. Here’s how the art of tracking can help you become a more mindful tracker of your own life.
Fear
Managing Turbulence During Air Travel
Tom Bunn L.C.S.W. on June 1, 2024 in Conquer Fear Of Flying
Wearing a seat belt is all you need to do to be physically safe. To feel safe, you may need to change the "valence code" associated with turbulence from negative to positive
Wearing a seat belt is all you need to do to be physically safe. To feel safe, you may need to change the "valence code" associated with turbulence from negative to positive
Relationships
Stop Jolting People in Conversation
Mitch Abblett Ph.D. on June 1, 2024 in Momentology
We all have bad communication habits that spark less-than-ideal reactions in our relationships. Here's how to own and replace these defensiveness-poking habits.
We all have bad communication habits that spark less-than-ideal reactions in our relationships. Here's how to own and replace these defensiveness-poking habits.
Motivation
The Power of Imagination in Achieving Your Goals
Noam Shpancer Ph.D. on June 1, 2024 in Insight Therapy
Research finds strong links between some aspects of goal setting and pursuit and well-being.
Research finds strong links between some aspects of goal setting and pursuit and well-being.
Career
Struggling to Learn Something Hard? You're Not Alone.
Nancy K. Napier Ph.D. on June 1, 2024 in Creativity Without Borders
How do artists create something from nothing: Lessons from some of the best
How do artists create something from nothing: Lessons from some of the best
Dementia
My Dance With Alzheimer’s
Greg O'Brien on June 1, 2024 in On Pluto
Personal Perspective: It's OK not to be perfect, especially with Alzheimer's disease. There’s no guilt here; in fact, there’s inner strength.
Personal Perspective: It's OK not to be perfect, especially with Alzheimer's disease. There’s no guilt here; in fact, there’s inner strength.
Cognition
"Thinking at a Distance" in the Age of AI
John Nosta on June 1, 2024 in The Digital Self
"Thinking at a distance" with large language models sparks human-AI cognitive capacity transcending biological limits, but it risks existential "entangled mind" miscalibration.
"Thinking at a distance" with large language models sparks human-AI cognitive capacity transcending biological limits, but it risks existential "entangled mind" miscalibration.
