Why We Find Some People Boring

James Danckert Ph.D., and John Eastwood, Ph.D. on May 6, 2022 in The Engaged Mind

What makes a person boring? And how can we avoid the tag ourselves?

What makes a person boring? And how can we avoid the tag ourselves?

Entitlement Is the Crux of Narcissistic Behavior

Suzanne Degges-White Ph.D. on May 6, 2022 in Lifetime Connections

You can fall into a relationship with a narcissist before realizing what’s happened. Grandiose and vulnerable narcissists know how to woo someone they think can fill their needs.

You can fall into a relationship with a narcissist before realizing what’s happened. Grandiose and vulnerable narcissists know how to woo someone they think can fill their needs.

The Use of Psychiatric Meds in Borderline Personality Disorder

David M. Allen M.D. on May 5, 2022 in A Matter of Personality

While not effective for the personality disorder itself, certain psychiatric medications may help decrease panic attacks and self-injurious behavior.

While not effective for the personality disorder itself, certain psychiatric medications may help decrease panic attacks and self-injurious behavior.

Are You Conscientious? 3 Surprising Benefits Await You

Meg Selig on May 5, 2022 in Changepower

As conscientious people age, their good habits reap a surprising harvest of benefits.

As conscientious people age, their good habits reap a surprising harvest of benefits.

Depression Is Different in Those With BPD

Daniel J. Fox Ph.D. on May 5, 2022 in The Complex Diagnosis

Individuals with BPD have what I call depressive spirals. These are instances when the individual experiences symptoms of depression, but to a lesser degree and often confused as MDD.

Individuals with BPD have what I call depressive spirals. These are instances when the individual experiences symptoms of depression, but to a lesser degree and often confused as MDD.

How Much of "You" Isn't Really You?

S. Rufus on May 5, 2022 in Stuck

A Personal Perspective: Some parents wield such power over their children as to confer upon them worldviews, lifestyles, and even entire personalities which later, to those grown-up children, feel false.

A Personal Perspective: Some parents wield such power over their children as to confer upon them worldviews, lifestyles, and even entire personalities which later, to those grown-up children, feel false.

3 Types of Narcissistic Parental Abuse

Imi Lo on May 4, 2022 in Living with Emotional Intensity

Covert narcissistic parents are much harder to spot. On the surface, they often appear to be very loving and charming, but they may harbour deep-seated feelings of jealousy.

Covert narcissistic parents are much harder to spot. On the surface, they often appear to be very loving and charming, but they may harbour deep-seated feelings of jealousy.

Identifying the Narcissist in Your Life

Kristy Lee Hochenberger Ph.D. on May 4, 2022 in Love in the Age of Narcissism

Narcissism has become a one-size-fits-all insult and diagnosis for everything from self-centeredness to manipulation. When is someone truly a narcissist?

Narcissism has become a one-size-fits-all insult and diagnosis for everything from self-centeredness to manipulation. When is someone truly a narcissist?

A One-Two Approach to Snare the Double-Crosser

Susan Krauss Whitbourne Ph.D. on May 3, 2022 in Fulfillment at Any Age

People who go behind your back to get their way can leave you feeling used, or worse. New research suggests two ways to trap them before they do.

People who go behind your back to get their way can leave you feeling used, or worse. New research suggests two ways to trap them before they do.

Narcissistic Traits and Their Impact on Relationships

Mallory Behar Psy.D. on May 3, 2022 in Coping During Crisis

Triggered someone's narcissistic rage? Here is how to cope.

Triggered someone's narcissistic rage? Here is how to cope.

Do You Struggle With a Critical Inner Voice?

Gregg Henriques Ph.D. on May 3, 2022 in Theory of Knowledge

Why does a critical inner voice develop, and what can one do to reduce it?

Why does a critical inner voice develop, and what can one do to reduce it?

Using Psychology to Decide Who Will Lead

Derek Lusk Ph.D. on May 2, 2022 in Unnatural Selection

Executives running organizations are no doubt good at politics, but many of them are bad at real leadership. So how do we stop political charlatans from destroying organizations?

Executives running organizations are no doubt good at politics, but many of them are bad at real leadership. So how do we stop political charlatans from destroying organizations?

Good Listening Starts With This Personality Trait

Mark Travers Ph.D. on May 1, 2022 in Social Instincts

Recent research highlights two ways to become a better listener.

Recent research highlights two ways to become a better listener.

Can Humor Preferences Reveal Who Has a Dark Personality?

Mark Travers Ph.D. on April 30, 2022 in Social Instincts

Psychologists offer a new way to tell if one has undesirable personality traits.

Psychologists offer a new way to tell if one has undesirable personality traits.

Highly Mindful Individuals Have These 3 Things in Common

Mark Travers Ph.D. on April 28, 2022 in Social Instincts

New research shows that although personality is perceived as relatively stable throughout an individual’s life, mindfulness can be malleable through practice and therapy.

New research shows that although personality is perceived as relatively stable throughout an individual’s life, mindfulness can be malleable through practice and therapy.

Stress and Pregnancy: How It Affects an Unborn Child's Brain

Thomas R. Verny M.D. on April 28, 2022 in Explorations of the Mind

For people considering having children, avoiding the harmful effects of stress will make a big difference to the development of their children’s brains, minds and personality.

For people considering having children, avoiding the harmful effects of stress will make a big difference to the development of their children’s brains, minds and personality.

6 Things You Might Not Know About Emotions

Helene Brenner, Ph.D., and Larry Letich, LCSW-C on April 26, 2022 in The Art of Feeling

If you want to find out what’s bothering you, motivating you, or getting in your way, you need to find out what you’re feeling.

If you want to find out what’s bothering you, motivating you, or getting in your way, you need to find out what you’re feeling.

Can a Gene for Psychopathy Be in Your Family?

Winifred Rule on April 26, 2022 in Surviving the Female Psychopath

Some studies suggest that psychopathic traits begin at an early age and they are partly heritable and evident in childhood.

Some studies suggest that psychopathic traits begin at an early age and they are partly heritable and evident in childhood.

An Argument Against "Techniques" in Psychotherapy

Michael Karson Ph.D., J.D. on April 25, 2022 in Feeling Our Way

If you can solve a problem, then solve it. But most depressive, anxiety, and trauma disorders need psychotherapy.

If you can solve a problem, then solve it. But most depressive, anxiety, and trauma disorders need psychotherapy.

How Does Age Change Your Personality?

René Mõttus Ph.D. on April 24, 2022 in People Unexplained

Some personality trait changes are more common than others, but not as much as you might think.

Some personality trait changes are more common than others, but not as much as you might think.

What Is Grit and Do You Have It?

Ronald E. Riggio Ph.D. on April 23, 2022 in Cutting-Edge Leadership

Can having grit make you successful?

Can having grit make you successful?

'The New Normal' Drives 'The Great Resignation'

Suzanne Degges-White Ph.D. on April 22, 2022 in Lifetime Connections

If you're eager to join the wave of The Great Resignation, make sure that you're bringing a new perspective to the next new job you take.

If you're eager to join the wave of The Great Resignation, make sure that you're bringing a new perspective to the next new job you take.

3 Personality Matches to Look for When Dating Someone New

Mark Travers Ph.D. on April 22, 2022 in Social Instincts

New research examines the personality similarities that lead to romantic success.

New research examines the personality similarities that lead to romantic success.

What Kind of Control Freak Are You?

Christine B. L. Adams M.D. on April 21, 2022 in Living on Automatic

The control dance is carried out in relationships psychologically by means of projection. What do you need to grasp to alter your role?

The control dance is carried out in relationships psychologically by means of projection. What do you need to grasp to alter your role?

5 Anti-Procrastination Strategies for Finishing Tasks

Alice Boyes Ph.D. on April 21, 2022 in In Practice

Are you a better starter or finisher? Tips for people who struggle to finish tasks.

Are you a better starter or finisher? Tips for people who struggle to finish tasks.

Narcissism: Considered Diagnosis or Easy Insult?

Charles Harper Webb Ph.D. on April 20, 2022 in Drawing the Curtains Back

Narcissistic personality disorder is a serious problem, but the tendency to see it everywhere can cause people to imagine plots and peril where none exists.

Narcissistic personality disorder is a serious problem, but the tendency to see it everywhere can cause people to imagine plots and peril where none exists.

Are You Living With a True Narcissist?

April Eldemire LMFT on April 19, 2022 in Couples Thrive

What is a "true narcissist"? And if we know someone who is, what do we do?

What is a "true narcissist"? And if we know someone who is, what do we do?

High-Risk Situations and Borderline Personality Disorder

Daniel J. Fox Ph.D. on April 19, 2022 in The Complex Diagnosis

High-risk situations add to everyone's stressors, but those with BPD have greater difficulty managing and maneuvering through these challenges.

High-risk situations add to everyone's stressors, but those with BPD have greater difficulty managing and maneuvering through these challenges.

When Trivial Situations Provoke Extreme Reactions

Kaytee Gillis, LCSW-BACS on April 18, 2022 in Invisible Bruises

When we have a reaction that does not fit the instigating event, it may mean our inner wounds have been triggered.

When we have a reaction that does not fit the instigating event, it may mean our inner wounds have been triggered.

Psychopathy and the Violation of Human Rights

Katherine Ramsland Ph.D. on April 18, 2022 in Shadow Boxing

As we watch reports of war atrocities and wonder about leaders who order or ignore such acts, we can learn from a study of psychopathy among a similar group from the past.

As we watch reports of war atrocities and wonder about leaders who order or ignore such acts, we can learn from a study of psychopathy among a similar group from the past.