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Loneliness

The Cure for Loneliness Is Solitude

Gregg Levoy on January 31, 2024 in Passion!

Personal Perspective: Sitting with loneliness can change it from loneliness to aloneness to solitude, from negative to neutral to positive.

Personal Perspective: Sitting with loneliness can change it from loneliness to aloneness to solitude, from negative to neutral to positive.

Psychological Evaluation

Do I Need an Assessment for Autism or ADHD?

Janice Yu Psy.D. on January 31, 2024 in Cultivating Divergence

Assessment for autism, ADHD, or neurodiversity can be a lot to consider. Here's what to expect if decide to go forward.

Assessment for autism, ADHD, or neurodiversity can be a lot to consider. Here's what to expect if decide to go forward.

Relationships

R.I.P. Love Languages

Steven Ing MFT on January 31, 2024 in Sexual Futurist

People who are capable of giving and receiving love are fluent in all five languages as well as the gazillion other ways people express love.

People who are capable of giving and receiving love are fluent in all five languages as well as the gazillion other ways people express love.

Relationships

Beyond Emojis and Towards Deeper Connections

Melanie McNally Psy.D. on January 31, 2024 in Empower Your Mind

Discover the importance of meaningful relationships while learning how to break free from texting to enrich your life with depth and genuine interactions.

Discover the importance of meaningful relationships while learning how to break free from texting to enrich your life with depth and genuine interactions.

Imposter Syndrome

Why Imposter Syndrome Is More Than Just a Lack of Confidence

Robert Kovach Ph.D. on January 31, 2024 in The Psychology of Work

An academic or professional win should feel great. Unfortunately, it is common for us to doubt ourselves instead. Imposter syndrome is widespread and the causes are complex.

An academic or professional win should feel great. Unfortunately, it is common for us to doubt ourselves instead. Imposter syndrome is widespread and the causes are complex.

Motivation

The Failed New Year’s Resolution: Three Tips to Get on Track

Kiki Fehling Ph.D. on January 31, 2024 in Building a Life Worth Living

Building new habits is hard. If you’re ready to give up your resolutions, try these three things first.

Building new habits is hard. If you’re ready to give up your resolutions, try these three things first.

Productivity

The Effective and Simple Post-It Note for Productivity

Bernadette Stockwell Ph.D. on January 31, 2024 in The Naked Creative

A Personal Perspective: As resolutions fall by the wayside, we still seek a system to heighten productivity. Instead of ramping up, try pairing down.

A Personal Perspective: As resolutions fall by the wayside, we still seek a system to heighten productivity. Instead of ramping up, try pairing down.

Personality

Could Treatment-Resistant ADHD Be a Matter of Personality?

Anthony D. Smith LMHC on January 31, 2024 in Up and Running

Restless, easily frustrated, irritable, stimulation-seeking—sounds a lot like ADHD. But, think again! The hypomanic personality may hold the key to "treatment-resistant" ADHD.

Restless, easily frustrated, irritable, stimulation-seeking—sounds a lot like ADHD. But, think again! The hypomanic personality may hold the key to "treatment-resistant" ADHD.

Anger

Unshackle Your Resentment

Susi Ferrarello Ph.D. on January 31, 2024 in Lying on the Philosopher's Couch

Escape resentment's grip. Philosophical insights unlock the path to a resentment-free life. Break free, embrace growth, and rediscover yourself.

Escape resentment's grip. Philosophical insights unlock the path to a resentment-free life. Break free, embrace growth, and rediscover yourself.

Autism

Autistic Boys and Men Camouflage, Too

Claire Jack Ph.D. on January 31, 2024 in Women with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Camouflaging and masking behaviors in autistic women and girls have received considerable attention in recent years, but camouflaging is not limited to one gender.

Camouflaging and masking behaviors in autistic women and girls have received considerable attention in recent years, but camouflaging is not limited to one gender.

Parenting

Empathy as a Pathway to Emotional Warmth

Elizabeth A. Segal, Ph.D. on January 31, 2024 in Social Empathy

We live in divided times. Emotional warmth based on empathy can help us connect to others in meaningful ways.

We live in divided times. Emotional warmth based on empathy can help us connect to others in meaningful ways.

Mindfulness

Thriving Through Unwelcome Experiences

Katrina McCoy Ph.D. on January 31, 2024 in Finding the Right Words

People who are accepting of unwelcome experiences have higher life satisfaction, greater well-being, and less distress. You can cultivate acceptance by practicing specific skills.

People who are accepting of unwelcome experiences have higher life satisfaction, greater well-being, and less distress. You can cultivate acceptance by practicing specific skills.

Creativity

Reimagining Innovation in the Age of AI

John Nosta on January 31, 2024 in The Digital Self

Personal Perspective: In a world where AI fuels innovation, we're on the brink of a transformative era that blurs boundaries and invites us to ponder our place in the universe.

Personal Perspective: In a world where AI fuels innovation, we're on the brink of a transformative era that blurs boundaries and invites us to ponder our place in the universe.

Personal Perspectives

From “Why Me?” to “What Now?”

Mike Verano LPC, LMFT on January 31, 2024 in Confessions of a Psychological First Responder

Finding meaning when confronted by a life-altering illness is a daunting challenge. Turning the search into opportunities for growth is possible and readily available.

Finding meaning when confronted by a life-altering illness is a daunting challenge. Turning the search into opportunities for growth is possible and readily available.

Trauma

How the Therapeutic Relationship Is Critical to Heal Trauma

Santiago Delboy MBA, LCSW on January 31, 2024 in Relationships Healing Relationships

Working through complex trauma in therapy goes beyond gaining skills, self-regulation, or insight. It requires both parties to engage in an authentic and mutual relationship.

Working through complex trauma in therapy goes beyond gaining skills, self-regulation, or insight. It requires both parties to engage in an authentic and mutual relationship.

Emotions

Why Getting Laid Off Feels So Personal

Yvonne Castañeda, MSW, LICSW on January 31, 2024 in The Power of Parallels

Personal Perspective: It's hard to believe it's not your fault when you get laid off, even when it's the truth.

Personal Perspective: It's hard to believe it's not your fault when you get laid off, even when it's the truth.

Free Will

Do We Have Free Will? How the Brain Makes Decisions

Ralph Lewis M.D. on January 31, 2024 in Finding Purpose

As brains evolved in complexity, they acquired top-down control systems, such that bottom-up inputs cannot completely predict behavioral outputs. Does this mean we have free-will?

As brains evolved in complexity, they acquired top-down control systems, such that bottom-up inputs cannot completely predict behavioral outputs. Does this mean we have free-will?

Health

Community-Oriented Healthcare Can Promote Change

Tiani Perkins M.S. on January 31, 2024 in Race, Gender, and Popular Culture

Community-oriented programming is among the top contributors to addressing the health needs of vulnerable populations.

Community-oriented programming is among the top contributors to addressing the health needs of vulnerable populations.

Shame

Asian Drug Use, Sex and Shame

Sam Louie MA, LMHC, CSAT on January 31, 2024 in Minority Report

Korean actor Lee Sun-kyun, from the movie "Parasite," died by suicide in December of 2023. Shame related to drugs and an affair may have contributed.

Korean actor Lee Sun-kyun, from the movie "Parasite," died by suicide in December of 2023. Shame related to drugs and an affair may have contributed.

Career

Why Gen Z Women Are Leaning Out

Leah Sheppard Ph.D. on January 31, 2024 in The Gender Bent

Here's what recent trends like "stay-at-home girlfriends," "leaning out" culture, and "lazy girl jobs" mean for Gen Z women's career aspirations and the future of work.

Here's what recent trends like "stay-at-home girlfriends," "leaning out" culture, and "lazy girl jobs" mean for Gen Z women's career aspirations and the future of work.

Relationships

The Use of Manipulation in Relationships

Randi Gunther Ph.D. on January 31, 2024 in Rediscovering Love

As you become aware of your own helpful manipulations, you might be courageous enough to share them with your partner.

As you become aware of your own helpful manipulations, you might be courageous enough to share them with your partner.

Philosophy

Life Won’t Wait: The Value of Reflecting on What Matters

Christopher Dwyer Ph.D. on January 31, 2024 in Thoughts on Thinking

A Personal Perspective: Stop and reflect on the things that really matter to you in life and don’t wish your life away.

A Personal Perspective: Stop and reflect on the things that really matter to you in life and don’t wish your life away.

Philosophy

Schizophrenia and the Philosophy of Self

John T. Maier on January 31, 2024 in Philosophy and Therapy

An important movement in psychiatry revives an early idea about schizophrenia, namely that it is a self-disorder. This idea requires psychiatry to confront the philosophy of self.

An important movement in psychiatry revives an early idea about schizophrenia, namely that it is a self-disorder. This idea requires psychiatry to confront the philosophy of self.

Heuristics

The Power and the Beauty of Illuminated Ignorance

Guy P. Harrison on January 31, 2024 in About Thinking

We can never know everything and yet unconscious biases often convince us that we do. Being alert to your own ignorance is crucial for more efficient thinking in daily life.

We can never know everything and yet unconscious biases often convince us that we do. Being alert to your own ignorance is crucial for more efficient thinking in daily life.

Religion

Does Religion Get You High?

Gary Laderman Ph.D. on January 31, 2024 in Religiousness

We know that psychoactive substances are used for religious life, but how might religious life be a form of drug use?

We know that psychoactive substances are used for religious life, but how might religious life be a form of drug use?

Anger

The Overlooked Reason You May Have Anger Issues

Jason N. Linder, PsyD on January 30, 2024 in Relationship and Trauma Insights

Identifying and understanding a common pattern underlying anger issues can help us to better treat them.

Identifying and understanding a common pattern underlying anger issues can help us to better treat them.

Workplace Dynamics

Hybrid Work Is an Equity Issue

Julie Radico Psy.D. ABPP on January 30, 2024 in You Are Enough

Employers offering hybrid and remote work can help create more equitable workplaces.

Employers offering hybrid and remote work can help create more equitable workplaces.

Adolescence

Why Should I Set Boundaries With My Teens?

Liz Nissim-Matheis Ph.D. on January 30, 2024 in Special Matters

Teens need us to provide boundaries because their brains are still developing, and clear limits offer structure, reduce anxiety and help them make good choices in a complex world.

Teens need us to provide boundaries because their brains are still developing, and clear limits offer structure, reduce anxiety and help them make good choices in a complex world.

Narcissism

Narcissism and Materialism: A Match Made in Hell

Liz Stillwaggon Swan PhD on January 30, 2024 in The Philosopher Is In

Ever wonder about the connection between narcissism and materialism? People who feel empty on the inside are prone to try and fill that void with lots of stuff. But does it work?

Ever wonder about the connection between narcissism and materialism? People who feel empty on the inside are prone to try and fill that void with lots of stuff. But does it work?