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Ethics and Morality

The One Problem With Kantian Ethics

Neel Burton M.A., M.D. on June 13, 2026 in Ataraxia

Kant’s Categorical Imperative may be a good rule of thumb, but some reinterpretation may be in order.

Kant’s Categorical Imperative may be a good rule of thumb, but some reinterpretation may be in order.

Relationships

How to Tell if a Date Will Be a Good Mate

Elinor Greenberg Ph.D. on June 13, 2026 in Understanding Narcissism

A simple way to tell if a date will be a good long-term mate is to take notes after the first date. If the pattern seems too similar to your failed mates, do not continue dating.

A simple way to tell if a date will be a good long-term mate is to take notes after the first date. If the pattern seems too similar to your failed mates, do not continue dating.

Anger

What the Empty Boat Theory Gets Wrong About Anger

Daniel R. Stalder Ph.D. on June 13, 2026 in Bias Fundamentals

Do we get angry at being harmed only if we believe someone purposely intended the harm? The “empty boat” parable suggests yes—yet it's complicated.

Do we get angry at being harmed only if we believe someone purposely intended the harm? The “empty boat” parable suggests yes—yet it's complicated.

Boundaries

The Barriers to Setting Boundaries

Dimitrios Tsatiris M.D. on June 13, 2026 in Anxiety in High-Achievers

Underlying emotional forces make setting boundaries easier said than done.

Underlying emotional forces make setting boundaries easier said than done.

Identity

How Parental Narcissism Disrupts Identity Formation

Hannah Alderete MA, LMHC, NTP on June 13, 2026 in Already Good Enough

Narcissistic abuse interrupts the process of becoming yourself. Recovery is about reclaiming who you are.

Narcissistic abuse interrupts the process of becoming yourself. Recovery is about reclaiming who you are.

Compulsive Behaviors

What Counselors Need to Know About Prediction Markets

Amanda L. Giordano Ph.D., LPC on June 13, 2026 in Understanding Addiction

If your client said they were struggling with their use of prediction markets, how would you respond?

If your client said they were struggling with their use of prediction markets, how would you respond?

Positive Psychology

Why We Should Invite More Lassos and Luffys Into Our Lives

Elisa T. Bronfman, Ph.D., and Johanna D. Sagarin, Ph.D. on June 13, 2026 in Aligning for Growth

In contrast to negative models on TV, recent shows have spotlighted optimistic characters, such as Ted Lasso and Monkey D. Luffy. Viewers may benefit from their positivity.

In contrast to negative models on TV, recent shows have spotlighted optimistic characters, such as Ted Lasso and Monkey D. Luffy. Viewers may benefit from their positivity.

Psychology

What It Means to Understand vs. Explain in Psychology

Joachim I. Krueger Ph.D. on June 13, 2026 in One Among Many

Psychology offers both descriptive and analytical accounts of human experience and behavior. Science champions the latter.

Psychology offers both descriptive and analytical accounts of human experience and behavior. Science champions the latter.

Self-Esteem

A Simple Way to Boost Self-Worth: The Power of Giving

John Amodeo Ph.D., LMFT on June 13, 2026 in Intimacy, A Path Toward Spirituality

Self-worth isn’t just built from within. Kind acts, empathy, and generosity can boost well-being and help us feel more connected, valued, and grounded in our shared humanity.

Self-worth isn’t just built from within. Kind acts, empathy, and generosity can boost well-being and help us feel more connected, valued, and grounded in our shared humanity.

Education

When Teachers Are Kind, Students Notice

John-Tyler Binfet Ph.D. on June 13, 2026 in Canines, Kids, and Kindness

Students notice that their teachers are kind. Surprisingly, it's not about field trips, treats, and special activities.

Students notice that their teachers are kind. Surprisingly, it's not about field trips, treats, and special activities.

Mindfulness

How to Cultivate Spacious Awareness

Lizabeth Roemer Ph.D. on June 13, 2026 in Mindfully Doing What Matters

Our attention constricts in response to stress, threat, or worry. These strategies can expand our awareness, giving us a more comprehensive and balanced experience of our lives.

Our attention constricts in response to stress, threat, or worry. These strategies can expand our awareness, giving us a more comprehensive and balanced experience of our lives.

Wisdom

You Can Have Every Answer and Still Feel Lost

Faisal Hoque on June 13, 2026 in Code & Conscience

Wisdom doesn't arrive on demand. It arrives in the space we stopped leaving for it. A century ago, Hesse wrote about a man who had everything and felt nothing—and the way out.

Wisdom doesn't arrive on demand. It arrives in the space we stopped leaving for it. A century ago, Hesse wrote about a man who had everything and felt nothing—and the way out.

Mindfulness

When Self-Reflection Is an Impediment

Sander Palm on June 13, 2026 in Golden Behaviors

Reflection is meant to foster growth, but in a culture of constant tracking and self-evaluation, it may be doing the opposite.

Reflection is meant to foster growth, but in a culture of constant tracking and self-evaluation, it may be doing the opposite.

Career

Why Talented People May Stay Silent in Scientific Training

Ekaterina Ricci MDR/MLS on June 13, 2026 in Solutions for Conflict

Many talented medical and science trainees stay silent about exploitation because they have multiple career-critical resources in the hands of a single gatekeeper.

Many talented medical and science trainees stay silent about exploitation because they have multiple career-critical resources in the hands of a single gatekeeper.

Leadership

Leadership Means Letting Go of Always Being Needed

Jeff Frey, PhD on June 13, 2026 in Leading in the Real World

When rescue becomes a habit, it can wear down leaders and weaken organizations. Sustainable leadership builds capacity so the mission can continue without you as the rescue plan.

When rescue becomes a habit, it can wear down leaders and weaken organizations. Sustainable leadership builds capacity so the mission can continue without you as the rescue plan.

Relationships

Why Equal Love Is Harder than Equal Chores

Aaron Ben-Zeév Ph.D. on June 13, 2026 in In the Name of Love

Among the various forms of romantic equality, equal respect is both the most achievable and the most essential for sustaining a flourishing relationship.

Among the various forms of romantic equality, equal respect is both the most achievable and the most essential for sustaining a flourishing relationship.

Marriage

How Crisis Can Strengthen Romantic Relationships

Wendy L. Patrick, J.D., M.Div., Ph.D. on June 13, 2026 in Why Bad Looks Good

Do the stressors of life separate couples? For some, research has shown that the opposite is true.

Do the stressors of life separate couples? For some, research has shown that the opposite is true.

Intelligence

Beyond Either-Or Mindsets: Lessons for the Hybrid Era

Cornelia C. Walther Ph.D. on June 13, 2026 in Harnessing Hybrid Intelligence

Putting two things together creates only potential. Hybrid intelligence arises from the ability to harness the best of both. The ability to do so is vital thrive in a hybrid world.

Putting two things together creates only potential. Hybrid intelligence arises from the ability to harness the best of both. The ability to do so is vital thrive in a hybrid world.

Artificial Intelligence

AI in Eating Disorders: Support Tool or Silent Risk?

Melinda Karth Ph.D. on June 13, 2026 in The Neuroscience of Eating Disorders

AI may expand access to eating disorder support, but significant challenges remain. New research explores where these tools help, where they fail, and what comes next.

AI may expand access to eating disorder support, but significant challenges remain. New research explores where these tools help, where they fail, and what comes next.

Humor

Baron Vaughn on Humor as Survival

Duygu Balan LPCC on June 13, 2026 in Un-Numb

Baron Vaughn reflects on "Anxiety Club," anxiety, comedy, and the role of authenticity in creative expression.

Baron Vaughn reflects on "Anxiety Club," anxiety, comedy, and the role of authenticity in creative expression.

Relationships

Taking Technology Personally? Is Your Device Out to Get You?

Gina Barreca Ph.D. on June 12, 2026 in Snow White Doesn't Live Here Anymore

You might have a relationship with your computer, phone, television, and other tech devices, but they don't have a relationship with you. How much should you invest emotionally?

You might have a relationship with your computer, phone, television, and other tech devices, but they don't have a relationship with you. How much should you invest emotionally?

Anxiety

How Many of These Thoughts Are Quietly Stealing Your Life?

Jeffrey Bernstein Ph.D. on June 12, 2026 in Liking the Child You Love

These eight thoughts often rob us of confidence, opportunities, and peace of mind. Learning how to spot them is the first step to taking back control.

These eight thoughts often rob us of confidence, opportunities, and peace of mind. Learning how to spot them is the first step to taking back control.

Artificial Intelligence

AI and the Risk of Synchronized Blindness

John Nosta on June 12, 2026 in The Digital Self

AI homogenizes how we think, leaving information critical outliers unrecognized and warnings unheard.

AI homogenizes how we think, leaving information critical outliers unrecognized and warnings unheard.

Relationships

The Benefits and Costs of Animal Welfare

Marc Bekoff Ph.D. on June 12, 2026 in Animal Emotions

In his deeply thoughtful and important book, economist Nicolas Treich considers direct (animal-centered) and indirect (human-centered) aspects of animal welfare.

In his deeply thoughtful and important book, economist Nicolas Treich considers direct (animal-centered) and indirect (human-centered) aspects of animal welfare.

Health

The Sunshine Vitamin: Why You Need It More Than You Think

Karen E. Todd RD, CSCS, EP-C, CISSN on June 12, 2026 in Feed Your Brain

Even as a registered dietitian, I was shocked by my low vitamin D. Here’s why your brain may need it more than you think, and what to do next.

Even as a registered dietitian, I was shocked by my low vitamin D. Here’s why your brain may need it more than you think, and what to do next.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

If You Want to Change Your Feelings, Change Your Beliefs

Robert Taibbi L.C.S.W. on June 12, 2026 in Fixing Families

Our beliefs, assumptions, and expectations drive our negative emotions. Here are four common beliefs and how to change them.

Our beliefs, assumptions, and expectations drive our negative emotions. Here are four common beliefs and how to change them.

Career

Four Secrets to Creating a Workplace That Attracts Gen Z

Tim Elmore on June 12, 2026 in Artificial Maturity

Gen Z enters their career expecting more from leaders than past generations did. This article offers four doable ideas that will enable you to attract and retain these teammates.

Gen Z enters their career expecting more from leaders than past generations did. This article offers four doable ideas that will enable you to attract and retain these teammates.

Leadership

2 Masters, 1 Manager: Competing Loyalties in Middle Management

Ashley C. Jordan Ph.D. on June 12, 2026 in Leading With Connection

A tour guide, a phone call, and a manager who didn't show up. What happened next is a masterclass in what middle management gets wrong and how you can avoid the same mistake.

A tour guide, a phone call, and a manager who didn't show up. What happened next is a masterclass in what middle management gets wrong and how you can avoid the same mistake.

Gender

Let’s Normalize Young People’s Gender and Sexual Fluidity

Jeanine Connor MBACP, MSc, MEd, BSc (Hons) on June 12, 2026 in Modern Life Is Rubbish (or Is It?)

Personal Perspective: Clinging rigidly to binary theories of gender and sexuality does young people a disservice.

Personal Perspective: Clinging rigidly to binary theories of gender and sexuality does young people a disservice.