As our lifespan increases, a growing number of older individuals report a deep, existential tiredness—and little desire to go on. Is this an inevitable part of aging, or is something else going on?
Plateau experiences—or sustained periods of serene joy—are the building blocks of everyday flourishing, according to psychologist Abraham Maslow. Here's how they work.
Does someone in your life frequently transfer their emotions, behaviors, or thoughts onto you? You are likely on the receiving end of projection. Here are some healthy ways to deal with it.
The more you focus on the need to be happy, the more pressure you feel to achieve it, and the less likely you are to succeed. Here's a better approach, writes
@phdemotions
Most people have sexual fantasies, but some are so uncomfortable with their content that they try to change them or erase them. That's not easy to do—but there are some steps to try, explains
@JustinLehmiller
Why do so many people invest their money so badly? Mostly, it's because they can't overcome our worst human instincts. Here's why they buy high and sell low—among other problems.
Self-help gurus tell us to embrace failure. Research suggests that advice needs a little work. But, I'm sure those self-help gurus will embrace their failure...My latest for
@PsychToday
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Here are 4 life strategies wolves use in their adult years to be successful in life—and what humans can learn from them, writes
@MarcBekoff
of his interview with author Rick McIntyre
In modern society, we typically equate health with cleanliness. But a growing body of research finds that getting our hands dirty (literally) could be just what our mental health needs.
Talking about your painful past comes with risks and rewards. Here are 4 principles to consider if you are thinking about self-disclosure—especially for the first time, writes
@DrEvanParks
“While we’re working hard to live our contemporary lives, we still retain the genes, physiology, and neurology of our hunter-gatherer ancestors, and this mismatch can create profound disturbances, psychologically and environmentally.”
Many adults are convinced that excessive screen time is responsible for teens' growing mental health struggles—and it's not hard to understand why. Still, research suggests it's not that simple.