Human Kind

Empathy

7 Things You Should Know About Highly Sensitive People

Jennifer Lea Reynolds on February 28, 2023

For starters, they don't need to "toughen up."

For starters, they don't need to "toughen up."

Midlife

Midlife Crisis: What's Really Happening?

Jennifer Lea Reynolds on October 23, 2022

What a midlife crisis is—and isn't.

What a midlife crisis is—and isn't.

Trauma

20 Years After 9/11: Coping with Traumatic Anniversaries

Jennifer Lea Reynolds on September 9, 2021

The 20th anniversary of 9/11 means experiencing more frequent, intense memories of the tragic day. It's known as the anniversary effect. Here's how you can cope.

The 20th anniversary of 9/11 means experiencing more frequent, intense memories of the tragic day. It's known as the anniversary effect. Here's how you can cope.

Anxiety

Rumor Has It: Why People Gossip and How You Can Cope

Jennifer Lea Reynolds on March 4, 2021

Is your private life becoming too public thanks to the rumor mill? Here's what you need to know.

Is your private life becoming too public thanks to the rumor mill? Here's what you need to know.

Grief

Celebrity Deaths: Why We Grieve and Why It's Important

Jennifer Lea Reynolds on October 21, 2020

Experts explain the undeniable impact some celebrities have on our lives and why mourning their death is essential.

Experts explain the undeniable impact some celebrities have on our lives and why mourning their death is essential.

Coronavirus Disease 2019

Why Does a Crisis Make Us Want to Connect and Be Kinder?

Jennifer Lea Reynolds on March 27, 2020

During a pandemic or major crisis, it's normal to reach out to others more than usual and be nicer. But why? Experts talk about primal needs, plus five ways a crisis can change us.

During a pandemic or major crisis, it's normal to reach out to others more than usual and be nicer. But why? Experts talk about primal needs, plus five ways a crisis can change us.

Media

Why Was a Disabled Journalist Bullied Online?

Jennifer Lea Reynolds on November 5, 2019

There's a reason internet bullies do what they do. Here's what you should know about their behaviors.

There's a reason internet bullies do what they do. Here's what you should know about their behaviors.

Empathy

Why Teaching Your Child Empathy Builds Their Social Skills

Jennifer Lea Reynolds on September 23, 2019

Teaching your child empathy can help your child strive socially. Without it, they may face social challenges, bully others, or experience other struggles.

Teaching your child empathy can help your child strive socially. Without it, they may face social challenges, bully others, or experience other struggles.

Charisma

Why Do Some People Express Insincere Kindness?

Jennifer Lea Reynolds on July 22, 2019

Do excessive kindness and ulterior motives go hand in hand? Turns out, there's much more to insincere flattery -- and the people who enjoy it.

Do excessive kindness and ulterior motives go hand in hand? Turns out, there's much more to insincere flattery -- and the people who enjoy it.

Jealousy

Eye Rolls: When Your Story Doesn't Get a Kind Reaction

Jennifer Lea Reynolds on April 5, 2019

What does it mean when your story—especially if it involves a critical moment for you, such as an exciting promotion or a frightening car accident—is met with an eye roll?

What does it mean when your story—especially if it involves a critical moment for you, such as an exciting promotion or a frightening car accident—is met with an eye roll?

Empathy

Having Empathy and Being an Empath: What’s the Difference?

Jennifer Lea Reynolds on January 12, 2019

You have empathy and care about other people's feelings. Could you be an empath?

You have empathy and care about other people's feelings. Could you be an empath?

President Donald Trump

The Kindness President Trump Deserves

Jennifer Lea Reynolds on December 4, 2018

Third-grade antics and absurd meme-shares are far from the best response toward someone who gets our goat.

Third-grade antics and absurd meme-shares are far from the best response toward someone who gets our goat.

Health

Can Self-Kindness Boost Your Healthy Eating Habits?

Jennifer Lea Reynolds on September 28, 2018

Being kinder to yourself can help you eat healthier. Here, experts share tips to keep you on track.

Being kinder to yourself can help you eat healthier. Here, experts share tips to keep you on track.

Empathy

White Lies: Kind or Cruel?

Jennifer Lea Reynolds on August 6, 2018

That dry, unseasoned meatloaf really isn't the best dinner you ever ate, but should you say otherwise? Experts weigh in on white lies. There's more to it than you may think.

That dry, unseasoned meatloaf really isn't the best dinner you ever ate, but should you say otherwise? Experts weigh in on white lies. There's more to it than you may think.

Addiction

Substance Abuse: Increasing Empathy, Reducing Stigma Matters

Jennifer Lea Reynolds on June 28, 2018

If your child is facing addiction, it's a time for more empathy, not accusatory or judgmental dialogue. Here, experts provide six helpful tips.

If your child is facing addiction, it's a time for more empathy, not accusatory or judgmental dialogue. Here, experts provide six helpful tips.

Anger

How to Cope When Your Kindness Is Mistaken for Rudeness

Jennifer Lea Reynolds on April 19, 2018

Encounters of the unkind? Here's why not everyone is receptive to the kind gestures you offer, plus tips on how to respond when your caring actions are mistaken for rudeness.

Encounters of the unkind? Here's why not everyone is receptive to the kind gestures you offer, plus tips on how to respond when your caring actions are mistaken for rudeness.

Empathy

Why Is Kindness Sometimes Associated With Weakness?

Jennifer Lea Reynolds on March 14, 2018

Had enough of people suggesting that your kindness is synonymous with weakness? Here's how to deal with the less empathetic people in your life.

Had enough of people suggesting that your kindness is synonymous with weakness? Here's how to deal with the less empathetic people in your life.