There are conditions and states of being often neglected by society. We often overlook the depressed narcissist, sometimes out of fear. Many of us are familiar with narcissism or narcissistic personality disorder, but how much do we know about the depressed narcissist? Well, you might be flippant about it and…
Even the most logical of us are influenced by attribution bias. Here are a few of the ways it can distort your thinking – even if you don’t realize it yourself! But first, what exactly is attribution bias? While we might all like to believe that we have a logical…
No one likes making hard decisions, but there’s a way to master this task. Science shows us how this can be done. Making hard decisions range from choosing colors and decorations for a wedding to making the decision to get a divorce. They can also be as troubling as picking…
Don't make work more difficult than it has to be. Work smart, not hard! You will thank me later. Life is short, so why would want to spend all your time working? I sure don't want a life like this. Well, work doesn't have to be a pain in the…
Oh, the dark night of the soul, what a perplexing and nourishing state of total agony. Nothing is better than a deep dose of despair. Let’s learn why. As I child, I encountered my first dark night of the soul. Of course, I wasn’t familiar with this state of being,…
When you’re afraid, your instinct is to run away. However, the healthy thing to do is face your fears and overcome the obstacles that hold you back. I have learned how you need to face your fears. Yes, I am afraid of things, although I like to think I’m fearless…
It’s not enough to suffer from anxiety or depression. Now, we’re realizing that these illnesses may even cause toxic behaviors. I live with depression and anxiety every day. It’s sometimes a struggle just to get out of bed. But, I am sure you’ve heard that before. You may have even…
Overthinkers constantly worry about how to stop worrying about everything. Whew! That was a mouthful but also the truth. I worry about many things, just like my mother before me. I remember watching my mom constantly stress about things, even things she could not change. When I became an adult…
