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Spirituality

Self-Esteem and Enlightenment

Elaine N. Aron Ph.D. on February 6, 2026 in The Highly Sensitive Person

Low self-esteem can quietly block interest in enlightenment. Awakening isn’t about being “good enough,” but access, practice, and recognizing that it may be possible for you, too.

Low self-esteem can quietly block interest in enlightenment. Awakening isn’t about being “good enough,” but access, practice, and recognizing that it may be possible for you, too.

Leadership

How We Should Measure the Success of Leaders

Ronald E. Riggio Ph.D. on February 6, 2026 in Cutting-Edge Leadership

Evaluating the success of leaders using multiple “bottom lines.”

Evaluating the success of leaders using multiple “bottom lines.”

Relationships

Want to Reconnect With Your Partner?

Tyler Jamison Ph.D. on February 6, 2026 in Assembly Required

The viral “36 questions” weren’t meant to spark instant romance, but they may help long-term couples feel close again.

The viral “36 questions” weren’t meant to spark instant romance, but they may help long-term couples feel close again.

Politics

Embracing Intellectual Humility in Political Conversations

Kenneth Barish Ph.D. on February 6, 2026 in Finding Common Ground

American society needs self-questioning liberals and self-questioning conservatives. In our current moment, we have too few of each.

American society needs self-questioning liberals and self-questioning conservatives. In our current moment, we have too few of each.

Artificial Intelligence

Do AI Chatbots Have Personalities?

Cami Rosso on February 6, 2026 in The Future Brain

University of Cambridge and Google DeepMind created a scientifically-validated personality test for AI chatbots based on established human psychological personality tests.

University of Cambridge and Google DeepMind created a scientifically-validated personality test for AI chatbots based on established human psychological personality tests.

Child Development

The Invisible Type of Emotionally Neglectful Parent

Jonice Webb Ph.D. on February 6, 2026 in Childhood Emotional Neglect

Some parents mean well yet still miss a child’s emotional needs. Learn how this invisible pattern forms, how it affects adulthood, and how it can finally stop with you.

Some parents mean well yet still miss a child’s emotional needs. Learn how this invisible pattern forms, how it affects adulthood, and how it can finally stop with you.

Psychiatry

People With Mental Illness Are Too Easily 'Othered'

Lybi Ma on February 6, 2026 in Brainstorm

We do not have to fear the mind and how diverse it can be.

We do not have to fear the mind and how diverse it can be.

Aging

Seeing Ourselves Through Younger Eyes

Robyn Fivush Ph.D. on February 6, 2026 in The Stories of Our Lives

Personal Perspective: Age brings perspective; we experience hardship, but we hold onto joy.

Personal Perspective: Age brings perspective; we experience hardship, but we hold onto joy.

Artificial Intelligence

From Human Thought to Machine Coordination

John Nosta on February 6, 2026 in The Digital Self

Intelligence is shifting from minds that think together to systems that coordinate without thinking.

Intelligence is shifting from minds that think together to systems that coordinate without thinking.

Decision-Making

The Upside of Regret

Christine Louise Hohlbaum on February 6, 2026 in The Power of Slow

Regret can serve as a guide to help you prioritize clarity, values, and future peace of mind over perfect outcomes.

Regret can serve as a guide to help you prioritize clarity, values, and future peace of mind over perfect outcomes.

Evolutionary Psychology

Why Your Eyes Like What Your Eyes Like

Eric Haseltine Ph.D. on February 6, 2026 in Long Fuse, Big Bang

The answer to what our vision prefers lies deep in our evolutionary past.

The answer to what our vision prefers lies deep in our evolutionary past.

Career

Bouncing Back From Professional Setbacks

Wendy L. Patrick, J.D., M.Div., Ph.D. on February 6, 2026 in Why Bad Looks Good

Positive ways to move forward after a career obstacle.

Positive ways to move forward after a career obstacle.

Resilience

8 Reasons Why Choosing Hope Matters Now

Robyne Hanley-Dafoe Ed.D. on February 6, 2026 in Everyday Resilience

Hope is not a feeling we wait for; it’s something we practice. And in choosing it, we find the courage to face whatever lies ahead and stay connected to what matters most.

Hope is not a feeling we wait for; it’s something we practice. And in choosing it, we find the courage to face whatever lies ahead and stay connected to what matters most.

Career

From Vision to Action: Why Career Plans Break Down

Megan Dalla-Camina on February 6, 2026 in Real Women

Even with a clear career plan, daily demands can keep you stuck. Learn how to turn clarity into progress by focusing priorities, protecting time, and building real follow-through.

Even with a clear career plan, daily demands can keep you stuck. Learn how to turn clarity into progress by focusing priorities, protecting time, and building real follow-through.

Eating Disorders

Brave Steps: Facing Eating Fears and Finding Strength

Cris E. Haltom Ph.D., CEDS on February 6, 2026 in Navigating the Maze

Overlapping symptoms of avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID) and an eating disorder in young people can be treated with a multidisciplinary treatment approach.

Overlapping symptoms of avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID) and an eating disorder in young people can be treated with a multidisciplinary treatment approach.

Humor

How Humor Can Improve Your Life

Louis R. Franzini Ph.D. on February 6, 2026 in Don't Be So Formal

The many benefits of a good chuckle.

The many benefits of a good chuckle.

Artificial Intelligence

The Digital Savanna

Grant Hilary Brenner MD, DFAPA on February 6, 2026 in ExperiMentations

AI amplifies whatever we bring to it—wisdom or folly, compassion or callousness. Will human greed get the better of us, or will our better natures get the best?

AI amplifies whatever we bring to it—wisdom or folly, compassion or callousness. Will human greed get the better of us, or will our better natures get the best?

Narcissism

Common Post-Breakup Behaviors of Covert Narcissists

Annie Tanasugarn Ph.D., CCTSA on February 6, 2026 in Understanding PTSD

Common post-relationship abuse from those high in covert narcissism includes a lack of closure and the use of proxy accounts as a means of controlling an ex.

Common post-relationship abuse from those high in covert narcissism includes a lack of closure and the use of proxy accounts as a means of controlling an ex.

Parenting

This Conversation Is the Best Valentine to Give Your Kids

Bronwen Carroll M.D. on February 6, 2026 in The Well Child

Speaking to teens about their romantic relationships can be tricky. Starting conversations when kids are young about the dynamics of healthy friendships makes it easier.

Speaking to teens about their romantic relationships can be tricky. Starting conversations when kids are young about the dynamics of healthy friendships makes it easier.

Relationships

Why Love Can Feel So Hard After Trauma

Antonieta Contreras on February 6, 2026 in Traumatization and Its Aftermath

Love feels easy for some and terrifying for others. This is how safety—not effort—shapes our ability to connect.

Love feels easy for some and terrifying for others. This is how safety—not effort—shapes our ability to connect.

Therapy

Safety, Presence, and the Courage to Experience Truth

Finn Janning Ph.D. on February 6, 2026 in Philosophies in Psychology

Real therapeutic insight emerges when compassionate presence creates enough safety for lived experience to be felt, described, and known from within.

Real therapeutic insight emerges when compassionate presence creates enough safety for lived experience to be felt, described, and known from within.

Self-Talk

How to Stop Ruminating and Turn Regret Into Action

Kurt W Ela Psy.D. on February 6, 2026 in Decade of Childhood

Regret and rumination are normal human responses when we ignore our value system. They can be painful but also a useful motivator for change if you embrace the opportunity.

Regret and rumination are normal human responses when we ignore our value system. They can be painful but also a useful motivator for change if you embrace the opportunity.

Intelligence

Is Transhumanism the Future or Our Downfall?

Sebastien Montel PhD on February 5, 2026 in Recasting Reality

Explore the multifaceted nature of transhumanism, its potential benefits, and its profound risks.

Explore the multifaceted nature of transhumanism, its potential benefits, and its profound risks.

Bystander Effect

What a White House Press Conference Tells Us About Bystanders

Gill Harrop Ph.D. on February 5, 2026 in Bystander Intervention in Action

When a White House press conference turned to a verbal attack on a female reporter, the lack of action from bystanders was noticeable. Here are 5 actions they could have taken.

When a White House press conference turned to a verbal attack on a female reporter, the lack of action from bystanders was noticeable. Here are 5 actions they could have taken.

Self-Help

Start the Day With Clarity: The Power of Morning Journaling

Amy Vigliotti Ph.D. on February 5, 2026 in The Now

Most people think journaling is about what you write. But the real shift often comes from when you write.

Most people think journaling is about what you write. But the real shift often comes from when you write.

Boundaries

Have Boundaries Made Us Lonely?

Rachel McLaren Ph.D. on February 5, 2026 in Conflict and Communication

We're in the midst of a loneliness epidemic. In our effort to have good boundaries, have we cut ourselves off from human connection?

We're in the midst of a loneliness epidemic. In our effort to have good boundaries, have we cut ourselves off from human connection?

Mating

Is Social Media Misinformation Killing Your Relationship?

Liesel Sharabi Ph.D. on February 5, 2026 in Dating in the Digital Age

Social media could be playing a part in the "romantic recession."

Social media could be playing a part in the "romantic recession."

Bias

Weight Stigma and Our Kids: An Opportunity for Our Schools

Lauren Hartman, MD on February 5, 2026 in The Weight of Words

Our schools have a great opportunity to decrease weight-based discrimination, prevent eating disorders, and create more inclusive learning environments.

Our schools have a great opportunity to decrease weight-based discrimination, prevent eating disorders, and create more inclusive learning environments.

Social Media

A New Form of Activism: Getting Off Social Media

Liz Stillwaggon Swan PhD on February 5, 2026 in The Philosopher Is In

We like to think that posting strong words on social media counts as activism. But the strongest form of activism right now is deleting social media and reclaiming time.

We like to think that posting strong words on social media counts as activism. But the strongest form of activism right now is deleting social media and reclaiming time.