Talking about Politics at Work It hurts effectiveness more than we think
David Burkus :I was raised by parents in a generation where discussions of politics or money were taboo to all but very close friends. (Of...
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There exists a science learning disability
Michael S. Scheeringa :What if there is another reason to explain the misleading information about a psychological pandemic due to COVID-19 besides the usual cynical...
There exists a science learning disability
Michael S. Scheeringa :What if there is another reason to explain the misleading information about a psychological pandemic due to COVID-19 besides the usual cynical...
Do we have ‘True Selves?’
Rob Henderson :What does it mean to be authentic? In his popular interview with Joe Rogan, the bestselling author David Goggins revealed his biggest fear.Goggins had...
Advantages of marriage over cohabitation
Wendy L. Patrick, JD, PhD :We all know them-couples who have been together for years yet resist formalizing their union. Why? Accustomed to the question,...
Questions about friends
Marty Nemko, Ph.D :Thomas Aquinas wrote, “There is nothing on this earth more to be prized than true friendship.”It may not be so black-and-white.How necessary...
Is there more than one type of relief?
Eva Krockow, PhD :Do you know that delicious feeling of a lucky escape? That happy moment of “Thank goodness!” when a disaster has been averted,...
The psychology of the urban mystique
Matt Johnson, PhD :Cities are one of the most important features of human civilization. They provide us with a sense of belonging, dictate the range...
The Greek path to well-being Finding joy and meaning in everyday life and work
Alex Pattakos, PhD :The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has put life into perspective, to be sure, and, importantly, has challenged us to identify and focus on...
Remembering How to Consciously Walk Again
Angelica Attard, PsyD :Since the COVID-19 pandemic, walking has taken on a newfound place in our lives. However, walking can also become another thing to...
Don’t Like the Way Others Make You Feel?
Daniel S. Lobel, PhD :Understanding how others take control of your nervous system can give you the chance to deny access. Mindfulness and self-reflection can...
The best side effect of Covid vaccination
Maryann Karinch :I belong to an organization that meets monthly to focus on projects creating higher education opportunities for women. Like so many other groups,...