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Creativity

Develop a Creativity Habit and Get More Out of Life

Robert Evans Wilson Jr. on December 10, 2023 in The Main Ingredient

You don't have to be in a creative career to develop a creativity habit that can boost your well-being and confidence.

You don't have to be in a creative career to develop a creativity habit that can boost your well-being and confidence.

Cognition

How Does the Observing Self Help Create Synchronicities?

Bernard D. Beitman M.D. on December 10, 2023 in Connecting with Coincidence

The observing self notices the paired low probability event which activates the thinking self. Together they find the meaning that turns a mere coincidence into a synchronicity.

The observing self notices the paired low probability event which activates the thinking self. Together they find the meaning that turns a mere coincidence into a synchronicity.

Adverse Childhood Experiences

Finding an Anchor With a Strong Support Network

Tamara Goldsby Ph.D. on December 10, 2023 in Less Stress, More Peace

Building a strong social support network may be a key component of emotional well-being.

Building a strong social support network may be a key component of emotional well-being.

Trauma

What Is Gestalt Dream Analysis?

Annie Wright LMFT on December 10, 2023 in Making the Whole Beautiful

Gestalt dream analysis can be a powerful personal growth tool when used in conjunction with personal therapy.

Gestalt dream analysis can be a powerful personal growth tool when used in conjunction with personal therapy.

Boundaries

Neurodivergent Holidays: Set Boundaries for Your Well-Being

Katie Rose Guest Pryal J.D., Ph.D. on December 10, 2023 in Living Neurodivergence

If you are neurodivergent, here is some advice for how to use boundaries to make the holidays less stressful and more enjoyable.

If you are neurodivergent, here is some advice for how to use boundaries to make the holidays less stressful and more enjoyable.

Career

Unplugging to Recharge

Lauren Florko Ph.D. on December 10, 2023 in People, Planet, Profits

How to detach from work.

How to detach from work.

Stress

Holidays Are Not Always 'The Most Wonderful Time'

Michele DeMarco Ph.D., Rev on December 10, 2023 in Soul Console

Here are the top four holiday stressors and how to overcome them.

Here are the top four holiday stressors and how to overcome them.

Mindfulness

Why You Should Hug a Cow

Katherine Compitus on December 10, 2023 in Zooeyia

Explore how this unique therapeutic practice can bring peace and happiness to your life.

Explore how this unique therapeutic practice can bring peace and happiness to your life.

Career

Why You Should Do a Mid-Year Review

Allison E McWilliams Ph.D. on December 10, 2023 in Your Awesome Career

To make sense of where you are going, use reflective practices to take stock of where you’ve been.

To make sense of where you are going, use reflective practices to take stock of where you’ve been.

Friends

Friends First: Falling in Love Without Dating

Wendy L. Patrick, J.D., Ph.D. on December 10, 2023 in Why Bad Looks Good

Newsflash: friends frequently fall in love. Research details the ways in which pals evolve into paramours.

Newsflash: friends frequently fall in love. Research details the ways in which pals evolve into paramours.

Neuroscience

Stop Handicapping Your Brain Capital: Play Golf

Harris A Eyre M.D., Ph.D. on December 10, 2023 in Building Brain Capital

A recent study showed playing golf affects plasma lipid profile and glucose metabolism more positively than walking. What about the effects on the brain?

A recent study showed playing golf affects plasma lipid profile and glucose metabolism more positively than walking. What about the effects on the brain?

Identity

What Drives an Individual to Join a Terrorist Group?

Fabiana Franco Ph.D. on December 10, 2023 in Trauma, Resilience, and Recovery

Empirical evidence challenges widely held assumptions about the role of mental illness in terrorism and examines the role of psychosocial precursors in aspirations to terrorism.

Empirical evidence challenges widely held assumptions about the role of mental illness in terrorism and examines the role of psychosocial precursors in aspirations to terrorism.

Boundaries

4 Steps to Avoid Drama at the Dinner Table During Holidays

Erin Leonard Ph.D. on December 10, 2023 in Peaceful Parenting

Here are four strategies to help you keep things emotionally safe for everyone.

Here are four strategies to help you keep things emotionally safe for everyone.

Relationships

How Toxic Labels Hurt Intimate Relationships

Jeffrey Bernstein Ph.D. on December 10, 2023 in Liking the Child You Love

Toxic labels are like daggers that carve wounds in the delicate fabric of intimate relationships.

Toxic labels are like daggers that carve wounds in the delicate fabric of intimate relationships.

Grief

A Special Kind of Holiday Grief

Jennifer Gerlach LCSW on December 10, 2023 in Beyond Mental Health

While most grief is shared, many estranged from family feel alone in their experience. This can be particularly tricky in the holidays.

While most grief is shared, many estranged from family feel alone in their experience. This can be particularly tricky in the holidays.

Projection

Toxic People and the Defense Mechanism of Projection

Stephanie A. Sarkis Ph.D. on December 9, 2023 in Here, There, and Everywhere

Toxic people use projection as a defense mechanism. Projection means a person attributes their issues onto you.

Toxic people use projection as a defense mechanism. Projection means a person attributes their issues onto you.

Workplace Dynamics

What Is Organizational Culture and Why Is It Important?

Soren Kaplan Ph.D. on December 9, 2023 in The Power of Experience

Discover how unspoken values and daily habits can supercharge engagement and innovation and why getting it wrong can leave your team disconnected and directionless.

Discover how unspoken values and daily habits can supercharge engagement and innovation and why getting it wrong can leave your team disconnected and directionless.

Dreaming

Is Your Medication Giving You Nightmares?

Gary Wenk Ph.D. on December 9, 2023 in Your Brain on Food

We can learn a lot about the nature of dreams by studying the cause of nightmares.

We can learn a lot about the nature of dreams by studying the cause of nightmares.

Parenting

Paris Hilton Learns Mothers Are the Experts on Their Child

Alison Escalante M.D. on December 9, 2023 in Shouldstorm

When Paris Hilton revealed on her reality TV show that she had not yet changed her one-month-old son's diaper, what happened next is something all mothers need to hear.

When Paris Hilton revealed on her reality TV show that she had not yet changed her one-month-old son's diaper, what happened next is something all mothers need to hear.

Emotions

The One Question That Will Change Your Perspective

Susan Birne-Stone Ph.D., LCSW on December 9, 2023 in Making Sense

Discover the one question that can change your perspective, emotional experience, and relationships.

Discover the one question that can change your perspective, emotional experience, and relationships.

Parenting

Does Overparenting Contribute to Loneliness and Anxiety in Gen Z?

David J Bredehoft Ph.D. on December 9, 2023 in The Age of Overindulgence

Overparenting can contribute to loneliness and other issues in emerging adults, particularly those in Gen Z.

Overparenting can contribute to loneliness and other issues in emerging adults, particularly those in Gen Z.

Animal Behavior

Even Giant Sea Snails Suffer From Transgenerational Stress

Marc Bekoff Ph.D. on December 9, 2023 in Animal Emotions

Long-term research shows red abalone may transmit human-induced trauma over generations that can influence growth, survival, and reproduction.

Long-term research shows red abalone may transmit human-induced trauma over generations that can influence growth, survival, and reproduction.

Artificial Intelligence

Paradox of Progress: The Divergent Paths of Humanity and AI

John Nosta on December 9, 2023 in The Digital Self

Humanity's linear march clashes with technology's exponential sprint, leading us into an uncharted maze of progress where harmony is idealistic, and dissonance is reality.

Humanity's linear march clashes with technology's exponential sprint, leading us into an uncharted maze of progress where harmony is idealistic, and dissonance is reality.

Body Image

Nurturing Positive Body Image in Children

Carolyn Karoll LCSW-C, CEDS-S on December 9, 2023 in Eating Disorder Recovery

Uncover common pitfalls and discover practical steps for fostering a healthy relationship with your child's body and your own.

Uncover common pitfalls and discover practical steps for fostering a healthy relationship with your child's body and your own.

Education

Why Stepping Outside Your Comfort Zone Promotes Learning

Ran D. Anbar M.D. on December 9, 2023 in Understanding Hypnosis

The psychological benefits of stepping outside one's comfort zone are profound.

The psychological benefits of stepping outside one's comfort zone are profound.

Loneliness

How to Overcome Loneliness

Arthur Dobrin D.S.W. on December 9, 2023 in Am I Right?

Adopting one view of life is more likely to make you happier than another.

Adopting one view of life is more likely to make you happier than another.

Ethics and Morality

How to Fix OpenAI

Moses Ma on December 9, 2023 in The Tao of Innovation

OpenAI needs a new governance model. It should consider the work of Nobel economist Elinor Ostrom on self-emergent collective resource management.

OpenAI needs a new governance model. It should consider the work of Nobel economist Elinor Ostrom on self-emergent collective resource management.

Loneliness

10 Things You Can Do (and Not Do) to Feel Less Lonely

Susan McQuillan on December 8, 2023 in Cravings

Overcoming loneliness is not just about connecting with other people, it's about connecting with the right people for you. This is how you do it.

Overcoming loneliness is not just about connecting with other people, it's about connecting with the right people for you. This is how you do it.

Addiction

12 Tips to Maintain Your Recovery During the Holidays

Dan Mager MSW on December 8, 2023 in Some Assembly Required

Getting through the holidays while maintaining recovery, especially for people newer to this life-changing process, is an accomplishment worthy of celebration in its own right.

Getting through the holidays while maintaining recovery, especially for people newer to this life-changing process, is an accomplishment worthy of celebration in its own right.