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"Toxic" is far from a clinical diagnosis, but it describes behaviors stemming from psychological issues. Toxic traits may be subtle and hard to identify. Trust your intuition. It’s okay to let go of unhealthy relationships. A toxic person is someone whose presence consistently breeds stress, conflict, insecurity, and emotional...

How to Identify the Subtle Traits of Toxic Relationships

Life can feel hard for all sorts of valid reasons. However, if everything feels like a struggle, it can be partly self-inflicted. In key ways, most of us think in patterns that limit us and restrict our successes and happiness. Let's tackle three common, but not commonly discussed, thinking errors...

3 Thinking Errors That Make Life Harder Than Necessary

People with obsessive compulsiveness seek reassurance knowing its limitations. Therapy doesn't make people independent, rather dependent in healthier ways. To reduce debilitating self-doubt, rational thinking needs to be coupled with experience. Obsessive-compulsive disorder entails a wave of self-doubt, which washes over all certitudes. This wave is so powerful that, like...

The Tide of Crippling Self-Doubt in Obsessive Compulsiveness

Society criticizes disabled people for showing both too much or too little emotion. Gus Walz's emotional display highlights bias against authentic expression in disability. Emotional expression should be seen as a human experience, not defined by disability. What should your reaction be if your father was on stage accepting a...

Caught Between Tears and Stoicism

Minimizing your feelings or your partner's actions is a lie that can wreak havoc on a relationship. The belief that you can change your partner is a dangerous lie that sets both of you up for disappointment. "We don’t need to talk about that" is one of the most destructive...

The 4 Biggest Lies That Destroy Love

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Mary Ferrari just turned 96, and not even being in the hospital with COVID can slow her down. She credits moving and having a rich social life.

My great-aunt is 96 and still lives independently. Here are her 8 secrets to a long and healthy life.

Many men value their individuality as a sign of strength while it's actually a sign of emotional neglect. Having their emotions discouraged as children teaches men to hide and devalue feelings in general. Most emotionally neglected men are stand-up guys, but they lack the ability to properly connect emotionally. If...

5 Things You Should Know About Emotionally Neglected Men

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[Note: Unless otherwise indicated, the commentary and quotes in this article are from the author's interview with those mentioned.]. Elizabeth Montgomery was one of the most popular actors from the 1950s to her unfortunate passing from cancer in 1995. Before, during, and after her benchmark Emmy-nominated role as twitch-witch Samantha Stephens on TV's Bewitched (ABC, 1964-1972), Montgomery made over 200 additional appearances in other weekly shows, TV-movies, and feature films.

'Bewitched' Star Elizabeth Montgomery Received Death Threats for Protesting the Vietnam War

Actor Van Johnson, who died in 2007, was one of Hollywood's ideal films idols. In the 1940s, the charming screen icon was box office gold, and remained a popular presence on TV in shows like Murder, She Wrote (which starred his good friend Angela Lansbury).

The Secret Gay Life & Horrific Car Accident of Actor Van Johnson: 16 Years After His Tragic Death

Psychology research shows that clothes shape first impressions and first impressions linger. The clothes you wear in court will influence the judge and jury's impression of you. The goal is to look trustworthy rather than attractive. You are involved in a legal case and the big day is near. Use...

How Should I Dress for Court?

Many people with mental illness struggle to keep it a secret from the world. Living behind a false facade is difficult, and it holds others at a distance. Coming out from behind a mask can be scary, but it’s the best way to find true acceptance. Back when I...

Behind the Mask of Mental Illness

Criticism is damaging because it shifts focus from the issue at hand to the perceived flaws of one's partner. Persistent use of defensiveness only delays addressing problems within the relationship. Contempt conveys to your partner that you consider yourself superior and think very little of them. In 1992, renowned clinical...

The 4 Strongest Predictors of Divorce

Vaccinations prevent severe disease, disability, and death. Certain vaccines also seem to have brain benefits. Those who receive the flu and shingles vaccination have a significantly lower incidence of cognitive decline. Have you gotten the shingles vaccination? What about the flu vax? If so, I have good news and more...

The Surprising "Side-Effect" of Some Vaccinations

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Every day, 8-year-old Emma sits in a small garden outside her grandmother’s home in Salem, Ohio, writing letters to her mom and sometimes singing songs her mother used to sing to her.

Thousands of parents die of overdoses; advocates say their kids need more help

People worldwide are experiencing mental health problems due to the climate-ecosystem-biodiversity crisis. Many people try hard to return to previous conditions after climate impacts but will ultimately fail. We must help everyone learn how to engage in the transformational resilience cycle. Last month, I gave a talk to Connecting Climate...

In the Face of Climate Change, Resilience Alone Is Not Enough

End-of-life experiences offer profound insights into how we can live more fully and meaningfully. Embracing presence, clear communication, and respecting wishes enhances the quality of care and life. These lessons are not just for those at the end of life; they are for every area and every stage of our...

5 Ways to Live Well Through the Dying Process

In a recent post, I discussed social barriers to applying critical thinking. I received interesting feedback on this particular topic and I thought further discussion around this dialogue would be of interest. First and foremost, consider when we should apply critical thinking. As I’ve stated before, it might come as a surprise to readers that someone like me, who places great value on such thought, would suggest that critical thinking doesn’t need to be applied as often as many might think. The reality is that critical thinking is effortful and time-consuming. If we thought critically about every mundane decision we had to make each day, we’d be exhausted before mid-morning. We should only think critically about issues that we care about and that are important to us.

When Critical Thinking Is Not Worth It

We’ve all been there—waking up in a cold sweat, with your heart pounding after a nightmare so vivid, that it’s hard to remember what’s real. Whether it’s frantically running from a faceless pursuer, falling from a great height, or being trapped in a room with no escape, these unsettling dreams can linger long after we’ve woken up.

2 Common Nightmares and Their Hidden Meanings

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A Denver City Council committee will consider Tuesday changing the term “feminine hygiene products” to the more inclusive “menstrual hygiene products” in city sales tax documents.

Denver considers name change for feminine hygiene products

Narcissists view partners not as people, but symbols of relational success. There are ways to evaluate the pursuit of true love or self-love. Narcissists reveal their true motives through how they define "quality time" with you. Are you dating someone who can’t pass a mirror without sneaking a peak at...

Does Your Narcissistic Partner View You as a Trophy?

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Navigating Deceit and Two-Faced Behavior: A Guide for Coping

Two-faced behavior can be driven by social pressure, fear of rejection, insecurity, and more. Establishing boundaries, communicating your needs, and grounding yourself combat troubling behavior. Making...

Navigating Deceit and Two-Faced Behavior: A Guide for Coping

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