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It's healthy to become angry when we are treated poorly. But getting offended too easily is like having a pollen allergy—and the results can be just as chaotic and damaging. psychologytoday.com/us/blog/a-ment…

Perfectionists want what they can't have and, more importantly, what can't exist. Here's how their preoccupation with having it all contributes to their chronic state of unhappiness, explains @leonscafe31 psychologytoday.com/us/blog/perfec…

Once someone you're interested in has decided you're a friend prospect and not a romantic one, there are ways to change the situation—or exit it—without making it awkward. psychologytoday.com/us/blog/a-funn…

Throughout history, pairs of great minds have driven creative and scientific advances. Here's how to apply the lessons from their experiences to your own home or office. psychologytoday.com/us/articles/20…

From armchair diagnoses to clinical labels, therapy speak is everywhere. But, as psychologist Isabelle Morley explains, our urge to diagnose everything may be causing us more harm than good. psychologytoday.com/us/blog/love-t… psychologytoday.com/us/blog/love-t…

When one person smiles, something shifts in everyone around them that invites connection and a response in kind. It seems effortless but involves a complex choreography in the brain. psychologytoday.com/us/blog/best-p…

The perfectionist is then asked to consider how much of their unhappiness stems from unreasonable demands, not merely excessive ones. How often do you put others in a double-bind, where nothing they do seems to please you? @PsychToday psychologytoday.com/us/blog/perfec…

It can be a reflex to say "good job" after someone does a task well but it misses an opportunity to tell them something much more meaningful. Here are four better responses. psychologytoday.com/us/blog/gratef…

Weight loss achieved through the use of GLP-1 agonists such as semaglutide can boost physical and mental well-being, but too few users of these drugs are aware of a potentially critical danger. psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-le…

Most relational breaks, experts believe, start with micro-ruptures characterized by tone, sarcasm, or interruption. Repairing these cracks in the moment can preserve your connection. Start here. psychologytoday.com/us/blog/love-c…

When we feel an instant attraction toward someone, we often assume it's a sign of romantic chemistry. Unfortunately, we're often wrong because we're really responding to one of these things. psychologytoday.com/us/blog/social…

Cats are known for their independence, confidence, and unapologetic self-care. They remind us to treat ourselves with the same respect and compassion that we often only reserve for others. psychologytoday.com/us/blog/invisi…

The Barnum effect refers to the tendency that people have to believe feedback they receive about their personalities—no matter how generic it is. Here’s a real-world example of how effective it can be. psychologytoday.com/us/blog/fulfil…

Many of us were handed down a story of what success is supposed to look like. Give yourself permission to reinvent your life so that it aligns with what truly matters to you. This is how. psychologytoday.com/us/blog/everyd…

What we feel, others feel, research proves. That holds true whether our feelings are positive or negative, so why not spread a little sunshine? psychologytoday.com/us/blog/brains…

Nothing should hold us back from finding the happiness we deserve, certainly not guilt, and yet it happens all the time. Here's why, and how to finally get past it. psychologytoday.com/us/blog/social…

There’s an unspoken assumption, particularly in America, that youth and creativity tend to go hand in hand. But output might be even more important than age when it comes to being creative. psychologytoday.com/us/blog/readin…

Gifted people often experience a painful awareness that they are capable of more than their life reflects. Here's how they can stop shrinking to fit in and start being their authentic selves. psychologytoday.com/us/blog/living…

Money might not be able to buy us happiness, but research proves that a sense of purpose most definitely can. Here's how to spark joy, build connection, and find fulfillment at no cost. psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-re…

People whose feelings were ignored when they were children may grow up to be emotionally numb. Their emotions get blocked off. Recognizing that is the first step toward feeling again, explains @jwebbphd psychologytoday.com/us/blog/childh…