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Psychology Today @psychologytoday.com · 1d

Tapping a keyboard does not stimulate the brain, mind, or body as effectively as handwriting does. This is why.

Research Identifies the Right Way to Write

Studies reveal that when handwriting automaticity is achieved, it enhances the cognitive and "free-flowing" intellectual potential of creating more complex narratives.

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Psychology Today @psychologytoday.com · 1d

"The best self-help isn't in a book. It's in the moment you allow yourself to see the life you're living and decide whether it's the one you want."

Do Self-Help Books Work?

What really inspires personal insight within us?

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Psychology Today @psychologytoday.com · 2d

Perfectionism may look like a strength, but at its core, it is anxiety demanding control or validation. Understanding its roots can help you let it go and heal.

Is Your Perfectionism About Control or Connection?

Not all perfectionism is the same. Discover the two hidden forces that drive it—and how understanding your type can help you find peace and freedom from anxiety.

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Psychology Today @psychologytoday.com · 2d

When Dr. Bonnie Zucker met Dr. Bonnie Zucker, they were wearing the same shoes. Besides having great fashion sense, this duo can also help us with the anxiety we feel.

How to Survive as a Modern-Day Therapist

Two psychologists speak on the pressing concerns for the contemporary therapist.

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Psychology Today @psychologytoday.com · 3d

All your partner really needs to feel safe with you is to know you’re there for them, that you don’t judge them, and that you care about how they feel—even if you don’t entirely understand it. These phrases will leave them feeling dismissed instead.

4 Things You Should Never Say to a Partner

Making statements like these four can leave a romantic partner feeling dismissed.

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Psychology Today @psychologytoday.com · 3d

Self-criticism doesn't make us stronger or more resilient. In fact, research finds it saps our self-esteem and sabotages our relationships. Here's how to overcome it and find connection.

The Underappreciated Key to Relationship Success

When we stop fighting ourselves, we're less eager to fight others.

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Psychology Today @psychologytoday.com · 4d

Gaslighting doesn't just manipulate victims. Over time, it literally rewires their brains. Here's how it works—and how you can recover and reclaim your reality.

How Gaslighting Rewires the Brain

New research shows how psychological predators hijack their victims' reality, one synapse at a time.

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Bruce Y Lee @bruceylee.bsky.social · 4d

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5 New Dating Trends Everyone Should Understand

Curveball crushing, truecasting, and more.

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Psychology Today @psychologytoday.com · 4d

Letting go means releasing aspects of our lives—such as a relationship, job, living situation, thought pattern, or habit—that aren’t working for us. Here's why it can be so hard, and how to do it anyway.

Mastering the Art of Letting Go

2. Envision your ideal future self.

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Psychology Today @psychologytoday.com · 5d

When it comes to personal change, most people focus on behavior—exercising more, eating healthier, and setting bigger goals. But real transformation starts with the way you talk to yourself.

Self-Talk Is Destiny, and These 3 Words Matter Most

The right statements can be powerful tools.

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Psychology Today @psychologytoday.com · 5d

Life after divorce can be a big, beautiful mess. Here’s how my ex came to love my husband, by PT Executive Editor Lybi Ma.

The Best Bromance Ever

My ex built a beautiful house in the woods, and my husband is finishing it.

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Psychology Today @psychologytoday.com · 11d

Dogs don’t dwell on the past or stress about the future. They don’t expect the worst, become filled with regret, or exaggerate the consequences of their actions. They live in the moment. Here's what happens when we think more like our canine friends.

Think Like a Dog

When depressed or anxious, we can become mired in the past or future, but change can only occur in the present. What can we learn about becoming present-focused from our canine friends?

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Susan Nolan @susan-nolan.bsky.social · 12d

Belatedly posting a @psychologytoday.com post. So much misinformation! www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/misi...

The Risk Is Not From Tylenol but Untreated Fevers

False claims of a link between autism and Tylenol during pregnancy are dangerous. Psychological science teaches us the best way to counter it.

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Psychology Today @psychologytoday.com · 11d

Real self-control isn't about forcing ourselves to do something we don't want to do. It's about choosing to act in ways that fit our values and setting things up so we're more likely to follow through, no gritted teeth required.

5 Secrets to Self-Control

Self-control isn't about forcing ourselves to do something we hate. It's choosing to act in ways that fit our values and using practical strategies, no gritted teeth required.

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Psychology Today @psychologytoday.com · 12d

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.

6 Mental Health Lessons We Can Take From Cats

Know your worth, prioritize rest, and more.

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Psychology Today @psychologytoday.com · 12d

People who are particularly high in narcissism are not only unpleasant to have around, but their behavior also negatively affects others. These suggestions can help you identify them early and limit the potential damage. t.co/5ONe3Ku8mM

3 Questions That Might Expose a Narcissist

1. Do you consider yourself a natural-born leader?

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Psychology Today @psychologytoday.com · 13d

Playful people are more optimistic, manage life's stresses better, and derive more joy from life in general. Here's how to embrace your playful side for your personal and professional benefit.

Are You Playful?

At a time when the world feels tense 24/7, uncertain 365, and often just heavy, playfulness might be one of the most underrated leadership skills we have.

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Psychology Today @psychologytoday.com · 13d

People who understand what they are feeling and why have increased resilience, a strong sense of self, and better mental health. Here's what we can learn from them.

3 Ways to Become More Emotionally Aware

How to start catching your emotions early, before you’re overwhelmed.

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Psychology Today @psychologytoday.com · 14d

Gratitude isn't about waiting for life to be perfect. It's about learning to see the good even—or perhaps especially—in hard times.

Gratitude: Finding Sweetness in the Bitterness

Gratitude isn’t about waiting for life to be perfect. It’s about learning to see the good even, or perhaps especially, in hard times.

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Psychology Today @psychologytoday.com · 14d

Cognitive empathy allows us to understand others’ perspectives without absorbing their emotions. We can then respond with compassion and wisdom without losing ourselves in the process. Here's how it works.

Don't Drown in Empathy

Discover why understanding others’ perspectives—without absorbing their pain—can transform your relationships, boost resilience, and prevent burnout.

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Psychology Today @psychologytoday.com · 15d

AI chatbots tell us what we want to hear, flatter us, and offer support for our impulses, even when they may be harmful. Here's how a human therapist, flaws and all, can be more genuinely helpful.

ChatGPT-Induced Psychosis and the Good-Enough Therapist

Interactions with AI can be destabilizing for some people. Looking at why can help us understand what's unique about the therapeutic relationship.

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Psychology Today @psychologytoday.com · 17d

Brain fog is a common symptom of anxiety and is linked to the brain's natural threat response system. These 5 suggestions can help you break free and start thinking clearly.

Why Anxiety Can Make Your Mind Foggy

Brain fog is a normal, and usually temporary, response.

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Psychology Today @psychologytoday.com · 18d

New research identifies six primary motivations that drive people to seek romantic relationships, and suggests that understanding those differences may be critical in deciding who we pursue.

The 6 Reasons People Want to Be in a Relationship

Self-esteem, pleasing others, pleasure-seeking, and more.

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Psychology Today @psychologytoday.com · 18d

When people feel like they matter, they flourish. But when they feel insignificant, disconnection, disengagement, anxiety, and depression often follow. Here's what can be done about it.

Why So Many People Feel Like They Don’t Matter

Research on our growing "mattering deficit" and what could help.

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Psychology Today @psychologytoday.com · 19d

The more honest you are with yourself about why you want love, the sooner you’ll find a partner who sees the good in sharing their life with you. This is why.

A Good Predictor of Romantic Success

Research on finding love: Success depends on your reasons for looking for it.

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