I spent years in therapy waiting for a therapist to ask me what I want. No one ever did. So I distracted myself with small desires and big obstacles, pursuing …
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Imagine spending a weekend afternoon with friends at an art museum: nodding with crossed arms, desperately searching for something insightful to say. The vast majority of paintings you stroll past …
As he sat down across from me, my patient had a rueful expression on his face. “I had a date,” he announced. “It didn’t go well.” That wasn’t unusual for …
Need a hand? Just ask. People are much more likely to oblige those who ask for small favors than they are to ignore or reject them, according to a recent …
In long-term relationships, it’s very common for people to link their unhappiness to their partner’s actions. They think, “if my partner texted me every morning I’d feel less anxious,” or …
As a psychologist with more than 15 years of experience, I’ve seen how “hustle culture” can have a toxic effect on people. But a 2,000-year-old Chinese concept called “wu wei” …
While some workers may shun AI, the temptation to use it is very real for others. The field can be “dog-eat-dog,” Bob says, making labor-saving tools attractive. To find the …