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Environment

Enabling Definitions of Disability

Jeffry Ricker Ph.D. on November 21, 2024 in Blindness Visible

Disability is best viewed as the outcome of interactions among several factors. Modifying any of these factors can be enabling.

Disability is best viewed as the outcome of interactions among several factors. Modifying any of these factors can be enabling.

Anxiety

The Anxious Generation We Should Be Talking About

Emily Edlynn Ph.D. on November 21, 2024 in Parenting Is Not a Fad

Anxious parenting stems from overwhelm and fear-based media, creating a cycle of stress affecting parents and children. Parents can make key changes to counter these pressures.

Anxious parenting stems from overwhelm and fear-based media, creating a cycle of stress affecting parents and children. Parents can make key changes to counter these pressures.

Artificial Intelligence

Harnessing AI: Should Control Become a Cage?

John Nosta on November 21, 2024 in The Digital Self

AI's true potential lies in its freedom to innovate, but striking the right balance between control and creativity is crucial.

AI's true potential lies in its freedom to innovate, but striking the right balance between control and creativity is crucial.

Singlehood

How Embracing Being Single Can Transform Your Life

John Kim LMFT on November 21, 2024 in The Angry Therapist

Solitude is a gift, offering you the chance to reconnect with who you are at your core, without the distractions of a relationship.

Solitude is a gift, offering you the chance to reconnect with who you are at your core, without the distractions of a relationship.

Gratitude

Grateful, Not Grumpy During the Holidays

Nan J. Wise Ph.D. on November 21, 2024 in Why Good Sex Matters

Thanksgiving can bring joy and stress. Staying calm, communicating well, and showing empathy can turn challenges into connections. Keeping focused on gratitude will help us all.

Thanksgiving can bring joy and stress. Staying calm, communicating well, and showing empathy can turn challenges into connections. Keeping focused on gratitude will help us all.

Decision-Making

The Power of Paradox: Solving Crises With Unusual Solutions

J. Scott Fraser Ph.D. on November 21, 2024 in Breaking the Cycle

In moments of crisis, effective solutions are not always straightforward. Sometimes, the most effective answers are counterintuitive.

In moments of crisis, effective solutions are not always straightforward. Sometimes, the most effective answers are counterintuitive.

Mating

Are You More Likeable When You Ask Questions?

Wendy L. Patrick, J.D., M.Div., Ph.D. on November 21, 2024 in Why Bad Looks Good

Are inquisitive people viewed as more attractive? Not necessarily, as research suggests it's more about listening than asking.

Are inquisitive people viewed as more attractive? Not necessarily, as research suggests it's more about listening than asking.

Ethics and Morality

Is Human Nature Good or Evil?

Stephen Joseph Ph.D. on November 21, 2024 in What Doesn't Kill Us

Most of us have our own view about human nature, whether we side with the more pessimistic perspective or are more hopeful about humanity.

Most of us have our own view about human nature, whether we side with the more pessimistic perspective or are more hopeful about humanity.

Gratitude

The Power of Gratitude in Your Relationship

Carolyn Sharp LICSW on November 21, 2024 in Secure Connections

Discover how the power of gratitude can counter negativity and bring more joy into your partnership.

Discover how the power of gratitude can counter negativity and bring more joy into your partnership.

Divorce

5 Things We Know About Divorce Today

Lindsay Weisner Psy.D. on November 21, 2024 in The Venn Diagram Life

What do we now about divorce in 2024 that we didn't know before?

What do we now about divorce in 2024 that we didn't know before?

Anxiety

3 Ways Anxiety Affects Intimacy

Phil Lane MSW, LCSW on November 21, 2024 in Am I Dying?

When we are anxious, we are unable to truly experience special and intimate moments. Learning to feel safe in our relationships can restore an ability to experience true intimacy.

When we are anxious, we are unable to truly experience special and intimate moments. Learning to feel safe in our relationships can restore an ability to experience true intimacy.

Education

What Would Galileo Do?

Renee Garfinkel Ph.D. on November 21, 2024 in Time Out

Personal Perspective: In the grand tradition of suppressing thought, Israeli researchers are increasingly sidelined by international colleagues wielding boycotts as weapons.

Personal Perspective: In the grand tradition of suppressing thought, Israeli researchers are increasingly sidelined by international colleagues wielding boycotts as weapons.

Motivation

Why Your Brain Sabotages Holiday Joy (and How to Stop It)

Bobby Hoffman Ph.D. on November 21, 2024 in Motivate!

The expectations we have for holidays are misguided based on wishful thinking and tradition, contributing to the disappointment of many when anticipation meets reality.

The expectations we have for holidays are misguided based on wishful thinking and tradition, contributing to the disappointment of many when anticipation meets reality.

Machiavellianism

2 Tell-Tale Signs of a Dark Machiavellian Personality

Mark Travers Ph.D. on November 21, 2024 in Social Instincts

What makes individuals in the dark tetrad so incredibly cunning? For those with high machiavellianism, it's these two traits.

What makes individuals in the dark tetrad so incredibly cunning? For those with high machiavellianism, it's these two traits.

Adolescence

3 Ways to Help Children Deal with Peer Pressure

Yanet Vanegas Psy.D. on November 21, 2024 in It’s Not Just About the Food

Peer pressure shapes kids’ choices—for better or for worse. Learn how to help your child handle it confidently, stay true to their values, and thrive in social situations.

Peer pressure shapes kids’ choices—for better or for worse. Learn how to help your child handle it confidently, stay true to their values, and thrive in social situations.

Authenticity

The Courage to Grow

Nicole Whiting, MA on November 21, 2024 in Beyond Limits

Personal transformation begins with self-awareness, radical responsibility, vulnerability, and risk-taking. These elements empower us to grow into our most authentic selves.

Personal transformation begins with self-awareness, radical responsibility, vulnerability, and risk-taking. These elements empower us to grow into our most authentic selves.

Self-Talk

Breaking Free From the Inner Critic

Megan Dalla-Camina on November 21, 2024 in Real Women

Explore tools, insights, and resources to transform self-doubt into self-compassion and reclaim your true potential.

Explore tools, insights, and resources to transform self-doubt into self-compassion and reclaim your true potential.

Imposter Syndrome

Women Are Not the Problem

Julie Radico Psy.D. ABPP on November 21, 2024 in You Are Enough

Your feelings of self-doubt may be rooted in the systemic inequities and biases you have to navigate within a system that may be indifferent to your worth.

Your feelings of self-doubt may be rooted in the systemic inequities and biases you have to navigate within a system that may be indifferent to your worth.

Anxiety

5 Quick Tips to Reduce Anxiety With ADHD

Sharon Saline Psy.D. on November 21, 2024 in On Your Way with ADHD

If you are somebody who lives with ADHD and anxiety, then you understand the persistent and often self-defeating cycle of catastrophizing, what-ifs, and negative self-talk.

If you are somebody who lives with ADHD and anxiety, then you understand the persistent and often self-defeating cycle of catastrophizing, what-ifs, and negative self-talk.

Politics

A Model for Understanding Unexpected Voter Behavior

Stephen Greenspan Ph.D. on November 21, 2024 in Incompetence

A four-factor psychological "theory of intelligent action" may help to explain why so many people, distressed over inflation, voted as they did in the 2024 election.

A four-factor psychological "theory of intelligent action" may help to explain why so many people, distressed over inflation, voted as they did in the 2024 election.

Relationships

How to Switch Confrontations Into Constructive Conversations

Jeffrey Bernstein Ph.D. on November 21, 2024 in Liking the Child You Love

Every argument holds the potential for deeper connection if you know how to steer it toward constructive dialogue.

Every argument holds the potential for deeper connection if you know how to steer it toward constructive dialogue.

Bias

Is 'Goliath Syndrome' the Male Equivalent of RBF?

John G. Cottone Ph.D. on November 21, 2024 in The Cube

"Goliath syndrome" is a phenomenon where large men are prejudged as being mean or aggressive, similar to women with "resting bitch face," leading to escalating conflict cycles.

"Goliath syndrome" is a phenomenon where large men are prejudged as being mean or aggressive, similar to women with "resting bitch face," leading to escalating conflict cycles.

Social Life

Take Off Your Halo

Andrew Beer Ph.D. on November 21, 2024 in Don't Get Me Wrong

We have a tendency to make broad judgments based on limited information. It is probably wise to pause and consider this now and then.

We have a tendency to make broad judgments based on limited information. It is probably wise to pause and consider this now and then.

Leadership

How to Be a Transformative Leader

Ashley C. Jordan Ph.D. on November 21, 2024 in Leading With Connection

Focusing on strengths can drive engagement, boost performance, and transform your management approach.

Focusing on strengths can drive engagement, boost performance, and transform your management approach.

Career

Navigating Career Uncertainty: The Role of Flexibility

Hospital, Health, and Addiction Workers Group on November 21, 2024 in Psychological Trauma, Coping, and Resilience

Learn flexible coping strategies to successfully navigate the evolving work landscape.

Learn flexible coping strategies to successfully navigate the evolving work landscape.

Gratitude

Gratitude Fatigue

Leah Marone LCSW on November 21, 2024 in Gaining and Sustaining

When thankfulness feels forced, is it really gratitude?

When thankfulness feels forced, is it really gratitude?

Creativity

Visual Self-Expression Leads to Rewards

Shirley M. Mueller M.D. on November 20, 2024 in The Mind of a Collector

Research underscores how even simple forms of art making can evoke significant positive neural responses.

Research underscores how even simple forms of art making can evoke significant positive neural responses.

Parenting

The ROI of Parental Leave

Erin O’Connor Ed.D. on November 20, 2024 in Scientific Mommy

What happens when parents don’t have paid leave? Financial strain, career setbacks, and missed opportunities for growth.

What happens when parents don’t have paid leave? Financial strain, career setbacks, and missed opportunities for growth.

Relationships

Building Lasting Romantic Connections

Forrest Talley Ph.D. on November 20, 2024 in Relationship Emporium

New romantic relationships involve risks. One of these is self-disclosure. How you respond to your love interest's disclosures can be the spark that helps fuel a great romance.

New romantic relationships involve risks. One of these is self-disclosure. How you respond to your love interest's disclosures can be the spark that helps fuel a great romance.