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Narcissism
Narcissism's Role in Our Political Polarization

Laurie Helgoe Ph.D. on April 11, 2019

Hungry for revenge as you follow the latest congressional investigation? Narcissism may be hooking you.

Hungry for revenge as you follow the latest congressional investigation? Narcissism may be hooking you.

Narcissism
The Maddening Allure of the Fragile Bully

Laurie Helgoe Ph.D. on March 12, 2019

Are you locked in a struggle with a narcissist at home or in the news? Understanding the destructive dance can help.

Are you locked in a struggle with a narcissist at home or in the news? Understanding the destructive dance can help.

Stress
The Stress of Entitlement

Laurie Helgoe Ph.D. on March 23, 2018

Is the responsibility to "have it your way" a burden? An island attitude might help.

Is the responsibility to "have it your way" a burden? An island attitude might help.

Sport and Competition
No, Team, No!

Laurie Helgoe Ph.D. on August 15, 2017

He's young, healthy, and not into sports? How to stop seeing this as a problem.

He's young, healthy, and not into sports? How to stop seeing this as a problem.

Introversion
The Art of Being Too Sensitive

Laurie Helgoe Ph.D. on May 17, 2017

Have you been told you are too sensitive? Respond with a paintbrush.

Have you been told you are too sensitive? Respond with a paintbrush.

Mindfulness
Big Screen, Big Life

Laurie Helgoe Ph.D. on February 18, 2017

Would your life win an Oscar? Watch movies, watch your life, enjoy both.

Would your life win an Oscar? Watch movies, watch your life, enjoy both.

Introversion
Don't Just Do It

Laurie Helgoe Ph.D. on January 17, 2017

Abandoning your resolutions? Did the pressure to "just do it" backfire? Time to try a little contemplation.

Abandoning your resolutions? Did the pressure to "just do it" backfire? Time to try a little contemplation.

Introversion
Introvert Isle

Laurie Helgoe Ph.D. on September 24, 2016

Wonder what an introverted society looks like? Travel with me to Japan.

Wonder what an introverted society looks like? Travel with me to Japan.

Introversion
Are Holidays Only for the Happy?

Laurie Helgoe Ph.D. on February 12, 2016

Does the "Happy" wish associated with holidays leave you feeling excluded? You are not alone.

Does the "Happy" wish associated with holidays leave you feeling excluded? You are not alone.

Introversion
Solitude: The New Way to Celebrate

Laurie Helgoe Ph.D. on December 30, 2015

Want to skip the booze and noisemakers this New Year's Eve? Solitude is the new celebration

Want to skip the booze and noisemakers this New Year's Eve? Solitude is the new celebration

Introversion
Introverts and the Art of the Scam

Laurie Helgoe Ph.D. on October 16, 2015

Tired of work that works against your nature? Ready to indulge your introversion? It's your turn to scam the system.

Tired of work that works against your nature? Ready to indulge your introversion? It's your turn to scam the system.