“I certainly have not the talent which some people possess," said Darcy, "of conversing easily with those I have never seen before. I cannot catch their tone of conversation, or appear interested in their concerns, as I often see done.” ― Jane Austen, Pride and Prejudice [Read More …]
Top 10 Signs You’re Dealing With A Psychopath
Being in a relationship with a psychopath isn’t as uncommon as you’d think: it’s estimated that they make up 4% of the general population. That’s four out of every hundred people. How many people have you met in your lifetime? It’s more than likely that you’ve met at least one [Read More …]
5 Entirely Modern-World Sources of Stress and Anxiety
We deal with a lot of stress these days, and a considerable amount of anxiety. The National Institute for Mental Health estimates that 18% of Americans have some kind of mental illness. But why? Our ancestors didn’t suffer from stress and anxiety to the extent that they were [Read More …]
Study Proves: Your Dog Understands More Than You Think
“A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more than he loves himself,” observed Josh Billings. Due to the uncomplicated and unconditional nature of their love, dogs are often seen as simple creatures - even stupid ones. New research, however, has proven that our canine [Read More …]
Oxytocin: The Love Chemical and The Surprising Complexities You Didn’t Know About It
Everyone has heard of oxytocin, right? The hormone known as the “cuddle chemical”, released from the pituitary gland after being made in the hypothalamus, has gotten a lot of really interesting press lately: since the 1970s, in fact, the scientific world has been exploding with [Read More …]
6 Ways to Treat Depression Without Medication
First of all, I would like to be very clear about the following: I have absolutely nothing against anti-depressant medications. In fact, I take one daily for my own anxiety. It helps a great deal, and I am very thankful to have it. However, as most people who struggle with [Read More …]
The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly: 3 Ways Social Media Impacts Our Real Lives
“You are what you share,” wrote Charles W. Leadbeater of our obsession with social media. It's tempting to think that these words have a limited amount of truth - but in our image-obsessed culture, the façade we create for ourselves all too often becomes our reality. Our [Read More …]
5 Scientifically Proven Ways to Help Your Child Become a Successful Adult
“We cannot always build the future for our youth, but we can build our youth for the future,” stated Franklin D. Roosevelt. In these uncertain times, his words ring more powerful and true than ever before. Here are five things ANY parent can do to set their child up for a [Read More …]
Ten Psychological Tricks That Really Work
“The human mind is not a terribly logical or consistent place,” wrote Jim Butcher. This is an understatement. The human mind is, in fact, a complete madhouse. This can be frustrating when the psychological workings of others keep them from appreciating our ideas. It can be [Read More …]
New Research Suggests Laziness, Risk Aversion, and Impatience May Be Contagious
There's a popular school of thought which suggests we become an average of the five people we spend the most time with. Of course there's a little bit of chicken-or-egg logic here. We are usually attracted to people who share our own values, passions, and lifestyle choices. We [Read More …]
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