by admin | Jun 3, 2026 | Emotional, Personality, Relationship, Self-help
A great conversation is a unique blend of empathy and assertiveness. Recently at a large social gathering, a techy friend of mine, who had been sitting next to a total stranger, said to me after their lengthy conversation was over, “That was the deepest...
by admin | Mar 9, 2022 | Personality, Self-help
Healthy Narcissism can be beneficial to our personal and social well-being. According to one definition, narcissism is a psychological disorder that features an inflated ego or overblown sense of self-importance. As a rule, narcissists have a constant need for praise...
by admin | Feb 22, 2022 | Motivational, Personality, Self-help
KEY POINTS The sense of entitlement tends to arise from child-rearing practices and cultural values.Gratitude attracts other people, while entitlement repels them.Gratitude and humility are kindred concepts that can sustain optimism. What are we legitimately entitled...
by admin | Oct 6, 2021 | Self-help
KEY POINTS Loneliness has been exacerbated by increased reliance on social media and cell phones to meet social needs.In-person contacts provide more opportunities for empathic identification than truncated experiences.Empathy supplies the emotional glue for...
by admin | Sep 27, 2021 | Self-help
KEY POINTS Good or bad fortune is often arbitrary, not based on what is “deserved.”Failure to acknowledge the role of luck or chance can lead to excessive self-doubt in the face of disappointment.Relying on positive comparisons with others for self-esteem...
by admin | Sep 27, 2021 | Relationship, Self-help
KEY POINTS Vulnerability in others often resonates with our own experiences and longings.The risks of vulnerability are reduced when trust is established.Being authentic in close relationships is the best antidote to loneliness. Being vulnerable is...
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