Fulfillment at Any Age

Positive Psychology

Positive Thinking Is Great, But It Needs This Extra Plus

Susan Krauss Whitbourne PhD, ABPP on December 3, 2024

Positive psychology posits that to feel better, you just need to think more optimistically. A new approach suggests an important element missing from this formula.

Positive psychology posits that to feel better, you just need to think more optimistically. A new approach suggests an important element missing from this formula.

Psychopathy

A Faster Way to Determine Who May Be a Psychopath

Susan Krauss Whitbourne PhD, ABPP on November 30, 2024

Trying to understand people as quickly as possible can be a valuable tool. New research on body language shows that a quick look may be a key clue to identifying a psychopath.

Trying to understand people as quickly as possible can be a valuable tool. New research on body language shows that a quick look may be a key clue to identifying a psychopath.

Narcissism

Is It a Good Idea to Flatter a Narcissist?

Susan Krauss Whitbourne PhD, ABPP on November 26, 2024

Flattery might seem like the best way to get people to like you, especially if they’re narcissists. New research on ingratiation suggests when this can backfire.

Flattery might seem like the best way to get people to like you, especially if they’re narcissists. New research on ingratiation suggests when this can backfire.

Personality Change

What Shape Will Your Personality Take Over Time?

Susan Krauss Whitbourne PhD, ABPP on November 23, 2024

The fact that personality can change throughout life is well established, but new research shows its shape isn't the same for everyone.

The fact that personality can change throughout life is well established, but new research shows its shape isn't the same for everyone.

Personality

At Long Last, a Quicker Way to Measure Your Personality

Susan Krauss Whitbourne PhD, ABPP on November 19, 2024

It’s always fascinating to gain insight into what makes you tick. Getting right to the point, a new measure of personality makes the process reasonably quick and easy.

It’s always fascinating to gain insight into what makes you tick. Getting right to the point, a new measure of personality makes the process reasonably quick and easy.

Career

5 Ways to Find Your Life’s Direction

Susan Krauss Whitbourne PhD, ABPP on November 16, 2024

It may seem to be an unattainable ideal to have the way you earn a living truly fit with the type of person you are. New research shows five ways to make this a reality.

It may seem to be an unattainable ideal to have the way you earn a living truly fit with the type of person you are. New research shows five ways to make this a reality.

Optimism

Why Bracing Yourself for the Worst Is Not Always Best

Susan Krauss Whitbourne PhD, ABPP on November 12, 2024

When people are uncertain about an outcome, it may seem adaptive to prepare for the worst. An important new study shows there's a downside to holding pessimistic expectations.

When people are uncertain about an outcome, it may seem adaptive to prepare for the worst. An important new study shows there's a downside to holding pessimistic expectations.

Happiness

Why You Should Try the Mind-Wandering Route to Happiness

Susan Krauss Whitbourne PhD, ABPP on November 9, 2024

The idea that you need to stay focused on the present moment to be happy is widespread. New research on the benefits of letting your mind wander comes to a different conclusion.

The idea that you need to stay focused on the present moment to be happy is widespread. New research on the benefits of letting your mind wander comes to a different conclusion.

Borderline Personality Disorder

A New Look at Identity in Borderline Personality Disorder

Susan Krauss Whitbourne PhD, ABPP on November 5, 2024

People with borderline personality disorder have an unstable and sometimes chaotic identity. New research shows how these disturbances can best be captured and understood.

People with borderline personality disorder have an unstable and sometimes chaotic identity. New research shows how these disturbances can best be captured and understood.

Relationships

Does Your Partner Need to Speak Your Love Language?

Susan Krauss Whitbourne PhD, ABPP on November 2, 2024

Letting them know you care is more important than how you show it.

Letting them know you care is more important than how you show it.

First Impressions

Which of the 5 Impression Management Profiles Describes You?

Susan Krauss Whitbourne PhD, ABPP on October 29, 2024

The ability to form a good first impression can get you places in life. New research shows which of 5 strategies will get you to the place you want to go while still being honest.

The ability to form a good first impression can get you places in life. New research shows which of 5 strategies will get you to the place you want to go while still being honest.

Narcissism

16 Signs of a Narcissist On the Attack

Susan Krauss Whitbourne PhD, ABPP on October 26, 2024

Scheming, denouncing, depreciating, and more.

Scheming, denouncing, depreciating, and more.

Politics

Is Politics Shaping Your Love Life?

Susan Krauss Whitbourne PhD, ABPP on October 22, 2024

In an era when dating apps are now using political beliefs to build a match, new research suggests whether and how these beliefs matter for relationship success.

In an era when dating apps are now using political beliefs to build a match, new research suggests whether and how these beliefs matter for relationship success.

Deception

Two Cues That Will Give a Liar Away

Susan Krauss Whitbourne PhD, ABPP on October 19, 2024

Some liars hesitate. Some are highly polished. All share this.

Some liars hesitate. Some are highly polished. All share this.

Relationships

3 Reasons People May Sabotage Their Relationships

Susan Krauss Whitbourne PhD, ABPP on October 15, 2024

2. Trust issues.

2. Trust issues.

Emotions

A New Way to Unlock the Mystery of Your Emotions

Susan Krauss Whitbourne PhD, ABPP on October 12, 2024

Your emotional life can often seem hard to fathom. Perhaps what's hardest is putting a name to your feelings. A new approach that puts you in the center of your feelings can help.

Your emotional life can often seem hard to fathom. Perhaps what's hardest is putting a name to your feelings. A new approach that puts you in the center of your feelings can help.

Personality

You Can Shape Your Personality by Pushing Yourself, Even a Little

Susan Krauss Whitbourne PhD, ABPP on October 8, 2024

Many people believe that personality is fixed by adulthood, but new research on sense of purpose in life shows how you can shape yours in virtually any direction you want.

Many people believe that personality is fixed by adulthood, but new research on sense of purpose in life shows how you can shape yours in virtually any direction you want.

Forgiveness

2 Ways to Get Over a Bump in a Relationship

Susan Krauss Whitbourne PhD, ABPP on October 5, 2024

Trusting them, and valuing yourself.

Trusting them, and valuing yourself.

Self-Control

Could It Be Time to Spoil Yourself?

Susan Krauss Whitbourne PhD, ABPP on October 1, 2024

Acting on your desires doesn't make you a bad person.

Acting on your desires doesn't make you a bad person.

Decision-Making

5 Ways to Mistake-Proof Your Thinking

Susan Krauss Whitbourne PhD, ABPP on September 28, 2024

Consider "premortems" and the Delphi method.

Consider "premortems" and the Delphi method.