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Self-Help

13 Things Confident People Don't Do

By Barbara Markway Ph.D. on September 25, 2018 in Shyness Is Nice

Self-confident people share common habits and thought patterns that help them achieve their goals.

Relationships

The Longest-Distance Relationship

By Abigail Fagan on September 25, 2018 in Brainstorm

Astronaut Tracy Caldwell Dyson’s missions to space influenced her perspective, relationships—and packing skills.

Sex

How Long Is “Too Long” Without Sex?

By Sarah Hunter Murray Ph.D. on September 25, 2018 in Myths of Desire

People often wonder how much sex they "should" be having. Here's what you need to know about sexual frequency.

Relationships

6 Ways to Cope with Family Estrangements

By Vinita Mehta Ph.D., Ed.M. on September 25, 2018 in Head Games

When adult children choose to estrange from one or both of their parents, the process and outcome can fill them with doubt.

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Memory

Through a Glass, Darkly

By Robert J King Ph.D. on September 26, 2018 in Hive Mind

Are memories of trauma, such as in the Christine Blasey Ford/ Brett Kavanaugh case reliable? What does the science of memory research tell us?

Sex

Recipe for a Happy Marriage

By Dan Pollets on September 26, 2018 in Mindful Sex

Is it possible to nail down the key ingredients correlated with a successful marriage? Let's give it a shot.

Relationships

The Powerful Effects of Attachment on Things You Care About

By Seth J. Gillihan Ph.D. on September 26, 2018 in Think, Act, Be

Our earliest relationships can have an enduring effect on how we connect with others. Understand your attachment style and strengthen your relationships.

Animal Behavior

Will Owning a Dog Help You Survive Your Heart Attack?

By Stanley Coren PhD., DSc, FRSC on September 26, 2018 in Canine Corner

The companionship of a dog can help you avoid coronary heart diseases, and even if you have already been diagnosed, a dog can help keep you alive.

Race and Ethnicity

We All Have Racial Bias

By John D. Rich, Jr., Ph.D. on September 26, 2018 in Parenting With Purpose

Are you aware of the racial biases you've learned over the course of a lifetime in this culture? Here are a few tips for how to change those biases over time.

Relationships

7 Signs You've Outgrown Someone in Your Life

By Mariana Plata on September 26, 2018 in The Gen Y Psy

Do you feel like you can't relate to a friend or partner in the same way you used to? Here are 7 signs that you may have outgrown them.

Happiness

Bringing More Play Into Life

By John Sean Doyle on September 26, 2018 in Luminous Things

You are probably doing too much. Take time to play. Your life is worth it.

Depression

Crushing Concrete With Tatiana Shmaylyuk

By Michael Friedman Ph.D. on September 26, 2018 in Brick by Brick

“I don’t want to wake up – that’s it.”

Gender

Sexual Assault Is Fueled by Attitudes That Objectify Women

By Darlene Lancer, JD, LMFT on September 26, 2018 in Toxic Relationships

Sexual assault charges fill the news. Such behavior is driven by a culture that objectifies women, damages both genders, and spurs aggression.

Work

The Fine Art of Cutting Corners

By Marty Nemko Ph.D. on September 26, 2018 in How To Do Life

7 major career time-savers—places where you'd be wise to consider being less perfectionist.

Politics

Map #35: Fake News or Honest Propaganda?

By Chris Kutarna Ph.D. on September 26, 2018 in Age of Discovery

What is the “old pretense” that the persistent cry of “fake news” is asking us to give up? Nothing less than the central myth of liberal democracy.

Stress

Why Women Have Higher Rates of PTSD Than Men

By Melanie Greenberg Ph.D. on September 25, 2018 in The Mindful Self-Express

Women have twice the rate of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder than men despite experiencing less trauma overall, and sexual trauma is particularly toxic.

Parenting

When Your Child Is Misbehaving: Time to Invite a Meltdown?

By Laura Markham Ph.D. on September 25, 2018 in Peaceful Parents, Happy Kids

After a good cry your child is happier, more affectionate, more cooperative.

Law and Crime

Alcohol Intoxication, Violence, and Judge Kavanaugh

By Katherine S. van Wormer M.S.S.W., Ph.D. on September 25, 2018 in Crimes of Violence

How can one reconcile the conflicting descriptions of Judge Kavanaugh's character? An understanding of personality changes associated with heavy alcohol consumption can help.

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Savor Your Day

The art of now

The Power of Savoring

Mindfulness for Millennials

Getting Beyond Negativity

Choosing a Meaningful Life

Self-Help

Are You Pursuing The Right Goals?

By Theo Tsaousides Ph.D. on September 25, 2018 in Smashing the Brainblocks

An important question we tend to forget to ask when we set our goals.

Politics

How to Write a Book, Part 2

By Judith Eve Lipton M.D. on September 25, 2018 in Pura Vida

Costa Rica is the largest and oldest completely demilitarized country in the world, population of 4.8 million people . It is also a nonkilling society. Peace is possible.

Stress

How to Reduce Burnout in Your Organization

By Paula Davis-Laack J.D., M.A.P.P. on September 25, 2018 in Pressure Proof

Senior level positions come with high demands. The pressure can impact a leader’s decision-making, confidence, and ability to perform effectively. 

Health

How to Start Your Breathwork Practice in 4 Easy Steps

By Wayne Jonas M.D. on September 25, 2018 in How Healing Works

Controlling one’s breathing helps focus the mind and makes it easier to get in touch with one’s inner sense of peace and calm.

Relationships

After a Breakup: Managing the Loneliness

By Robert Taibbi L.C.S.W. on September 25, 2018 in Fixing Families

After a breakup it's natural to feel lonely. Expect it but you don't need to be a victim of it. Guidelines for pushing back and moving through this difficult transition

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Politics

Political Mind Games: The Kavanaugh File

By Roy Eidelson Ph.D. on September 25, 2018 in Dangerous Ideas

GOP leaders have once again turned to their favorite mind game to quell controversy over Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh.

Personality

The Psychology of Blind Dates

By J. P. Gerber, Ph.D. on September 25, 2018 in The Shape of Traits

Worried that you're not looking forward to a blind date? It could be a sign that you're feeling burnout at work.

Memory

How to Be Smarter About Your SMART Goals

By Jeffrey Davis M.A. on September 25, 2018 in Tracking Wonder

It is possible to apply goal-setting skills to creativity in order to induce innovation while still accomplishing your goals.

Relationships

10 Quick Ways to Strengthen a Friendship

By Andrea Bonior Ph.D. on September 25, 2018 in Friendship 2.0

In these days of constant busy-ness, it’s hard to prioritize keeping your friendships strong. Sometimes it can be easier than you think.

Relationships

What Great Marriages Require

By Linda and Charlie Bloom on September 25, 2018 in Stronger at the Broken Places

The parents of 12 children have personal and social responsibilities greater than the average couple can even begin to imagine.

Work

Burger King Was My Best Job Ever

By Brad Waters on September 25, 2018 in Design Your Path

Everything I needed to know I learned in a fast food restaurant.

Relationships

Improving Relationships with Your In-Laws

By Elizabeth Dorrance Hall Ph.D. on September 25, 2018 in Conscious Communication

Three reasons why in-law relationships are so difficult—and what you can do about it.

Relationships

7 Surprising Facts About Gray Divorce

By Kathy McCoy Ph.D. on September 25, 2018 in Complicated Love

Assumptions abound about gray divorce—including that it's rampant, the result of a midlife crisis, and leads to loneliness—but those assumptions may not be correct.

Animal Behavior

Snake Welfare: They Need to Straighten Bodies, Science Says

By Marc Bekoff Ph.D. on September 25, 2018 in Animal Emotions

Snakes are our most famous ‘anatomical elongates’ yet they have just been short-changed by UK government bias towards wildlife traders under new guidance taking effect next month.

Personality

The 12 Ways Narcissists Make You Think They’re Important

By Susan Krauss Whitbourne Ph.D. on September 25, 2018 in Fulfillment at Any Age

The key feature of people high in narcissism is their desire to look better than everyone else, but new research the 12 ways they manipulate you to agree that they’re great.

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