When we fall prey to perfectionism, we think we’re honorably aspiring to be our very best, but often we’re really just setting ourselves up for failure, as perfection is impossible and its pursuit inevitably backfires.
The Magazine - November 2024
Being closely related to someone who routinely engages in profoundly antisocial or even criminal behavior can have lasting consequences for a person’s identity, mental health, and overall well-being.
Resilience is a lie. Steel bounces back. People cannot. They must adapt to a changed reality. Start by finding a role model, then consider eight other takeaways from the latest neuroscience research.
Stress urges us to consume rich food, but the first defense against anxiety is a switch in diet—to one rich in fiber.
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