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Insight about everybody's favorite subject: Ourselves.
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Kids who tell their parents, "I'm fine," but not much else, are often not fine at all. But parents often struggle to figure out what's really going on or to get them to open up. These tips could help.
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3. Normalize tough emotions.
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Everyone who has ever been ghosted while dating can attest that it is not a nice feeling when the other side suddenly turns completely silent. But is it worse than being rejected directly? A new study offers some answers, writes @ocklenBLOG
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Both ghosting and rejection feel awful, but which is worse? A new study suggests an answer.
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Here's how we know that post-traumatic stress disorder is experienced by species other than humans—and why that matters.
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Traumatized donkeys can teach us that PTSD isn’t just a human story.
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One of the most effective ways to restore willpower isn’t by trying harder but by entering a state of flow. Here's how nature, art, and intuition can help, writes @danaklisanin
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Nature, art, and intuition can awaken a wilder, more resilient you.
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Want to make it to 100 or beyond? Genes might give us a head start, but it’s our daily choices that decide how far we go. This is how, by @DrSamGoldstein
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Centenarians age more slowly, face fewer diseases, and live fuller lives. Genetics play a role, but lifestyle choices are crucial in achieving a healthy 100 years.
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RT @ocklenBLOG: New blog post on @PsychToday - Ghosting vs. Rejection: Which Is Worse? | Psychology Today
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Both ghosting and rejection feel awful, but which is worse? A new study suggests an answer.
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Pocketing or stashing is when a person deliberately keeps a romantic relationship hidden from friends, family, and others. Here are some signs that it’s happening to you and ways to deal with it, by @bruce_y_lee
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Has your significant other never mentioned or introduced you to his or her friends or family members? He or she could be "pocketing" or "stashing" you. Here's what you can do.
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Building and maintaining friendships takes time, which can be in short supply as you get older. Here are a few things to try in your adult search for friends.
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Making friends in adulthood is hard, and you're not alone. What makes it so hard? Here is how to build strong, lasting connections.
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RT @DocGrawitch: When AI tells me every suggestion is “brilliant,” it’s not being kind - it’s being fake. Character requires context. Witho….
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ChatGPT says I’m brilliant. Every time. But that’s not character—it’s code. And it misses what really matters.
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Cooking and cleaning are easy ways to measure how housework is divided in a family. But cognitive labor is just as time-consuming and stressful—and just as likely to fall more on women's shoulders. This is why, and how to start changing that.
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How can we reduce gender inequities in household labor?
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Every day, we face the choice to react with cruelty or kindness. Here's what happens to our mood and well-being when we decide to be good to others, writes @HappinesPodcast
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A Personal Perspective: What my own worst mistake taught me about kindness, and why being good to others isn't just nice—it's essential for your own happiness.
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RT @faisal_hoque: In my feature article today. As artificial intelligence advances, it can now replicate our voices, faces, behaviors,….
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People rarely have a good sense of their own level of physical attractiveness. This is why—and what it means for them.
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Some overestimate and some underestimate their own levels of attractiveness, but there may be a problem with how attractiveness is measured.
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How do we learn from our past failures and continue to push forward with “no loss of enthusiasm”? And how can we encourage resilience in our teams? Psychological research offers some tips, writes @AshleyJ1231
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We've all had moments at work we'd rather forget—but failure can be one of our best teachers. Here's how leaders can help teams recover, build resilience, and grow.
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Sexual satisfaction typically declines in long-term relationships, but that doesn't mean it has to. Research points to four ways partners can keep re-igniting their spark.
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4. They don't get hung up on how often they have sex.
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Friendship is not merely beneficial—it's essential for thriving, happiness, and longevity. Here are some ways to cultivate it.
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Friendship after 60 isn't just fulfilling—it's vital. Learn how social connections boost health and happiness, and practical ways to expand your circle.
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When life gets hard, we are prone to catastrophizing, which only makes the experience more stressful. Having perspective can help. Here's how to get it.
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Learning to achieve and maintain perspective can help people cope better with life challenges.
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Flirting to attract a partner can go very well—or it can go poorly or lead to someone being "friend-zoned." These are the main factors that make the difference.
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Learn about good and bad flirting strategies.
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As the case of the Menendez brothers shows, the less-than-fully-developed executive functions of teenagers can play a key role in juvenile crime.
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When the abuser is a parent, the devastation multiplies.
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Flashbacks that occur after psychedelic-assisted therapy are a relatively common phenomenon in clinical trials. Here's an overview of what to expect.
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Patients need to know what to expect after being given psychedelics for their mental health disorders.
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