Psychology

Psychology

The golden rule of self-compassion: Treat yourself with the same kindness you treat others.
Talking about money with loved ones is awkward. Here’s how to do it.
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Instead of walking a mile in someone’s shoes, try reading a chapter in their book.
Sex, it turns out, isn’t as easy or simple as popular culture might lead us to believe.
Without the time to mentally disengage from work, people can slip into burnout.
Kids are fragile. They should trust their feelings. The world is a battle between good and evil. We should stop repeating these untruths.
Fear of being scammed can lead us to make decisions that go against our values and goals — both as individuals and as a society.
The rewards price to get a free cup of hot coffee at Starbucks is going up.
Here are the signs that you inherited “money anxiety” from your parents.
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A new 20-year analysis of over 14,000 psychology studies finds that a study's media coverage is negatively linked to its replicability.
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Research suggests that emotional intelligence is more vital for success than IQ.
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We are traveling in a realm that once exclusively belonged to the gods. Space travel will force humanity to rethink everything.
Forgetfulness isn't always a "glitch" in our memories; it can be a tool to help us make sense of the present and plan for the future.
Some experiences continue to pay dividends time and time again.
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Radical Emotional Acceptance calls on you to celebrate all of life's emotions — even the negative ones.
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Researchers watched for signs of withdrawal — but didn't find any.
Personal finance advice is often over-simplified and fails to consider economic research or people’s unique circumstances.
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Warm relationships protect your mind and body from the slings and arrows of life.
When we don't find ways to relieve chronic stress, personal burnout is the likely consequence.
Has the "age of psychopharmacology” shrunk society’s sense of responsibility for mental health?
It may be possible to give people the tools to withstand difficulty before it attaches to them.
Creative people are better able to engage brain systems that don’t typically work together.
Day trading has the potential to yield incredible profits, but without a time machine, you’re unlikely to achieve them.
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There are four money personality types. Which are you?
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