7 Ways to Check Your Phone Less and Live More
How much time do you spend on your phone a day? Be honest. Due to a combination of denial and genuine lack of awareness, most of us significantly underestimate our daily phone use. A survey found that the...
This Is How to Stop Ruminating
“Nothing in life is as important as you think it is, while you are thinking about it.”
— Daniel Kahneman, Thinking, Fast and Slow
Do you ever get stuck in a mental loop, rehashing what happened, replaying what...
You Can Stop Worrying About Finding Yourself
Ten years ago I was invited to give a talk at the American Psychiatric Association's annual meeting. In those days, I wasn't used to public speaking. Like many people, I dreaded the thought of...
What Vulnerable Narcissists Really Fear
Vulnerable narcissists, also known as covert narcissists, may not be as overtly obnoxious or arrogant as grandiose narcissists but possess their own unique set of unappealing and noxious behaviors. Vulnerable narcissism is broadly defined in terms of...
Are Foursomes the Secret to Keeping Romance Alive?
A candlelit dinner for two is the classic way to keep romance alive but research from Wayne State University suggests that going on a double date may be even more effective. A study found that...
The Psychological Diagnosis for People Who Lie About Everything
It's a basic truth of the human condition that everybody lies. The only variable is about what. — Hugh Laurie
Truth be told, we all lie sometimes. Ninety percent of our deceptions are white lies told to...