Most empaths struggle with too much empathy, not too little. Yet, since empathy is the new norm, they’re told that…
Meaning and Self-Esteem: How Low Self-Esteem Contributes to Chronic Boredom and an Inability to Find Your Purpose
So much of my life was wasted. Growing up with an anxiety disorder, or several, made me want to run…
The Fear of the Gaze of the Other: Why We Should Stop Caring So Much about What Others Think of Us
The existentialists notably wrote about the fear of the other’s gaze, of being perceived as something other than your ideal.…
The Dark Side of Celebrity: Questions to Ask Yourself Before Pursuing Fame
You know that famous cliche, “Be careful what you wish for”? While iterated, it’s seldom heeded. So many of us…
Overcoming the Fear of Conflict: Why Standing Up to Narcissists and Bullies is Easier than You Believe
Most of us are terrified of conflicts. And much of our lives are spent avoiding them. If possible, we’ll end…
Procrastination in Creation: Why You Can Succeed Without Developing Amazing Products and Ideas
When most people struggle with procrastination, they struggle with perfectionism. The piece of art, writing, or music has to be…
The Myth of Sainthood: Why You and I Will Always Be Works-In-Progess
I’m a contradiction. To reduce my psyche to any particular set of traits is impossible, because I’m often one person…
Developing Vision: How Our Fear of Introspection Prevents Us from Thriving
People often ask why they aren’t successful, wondering about the trait they’re missing, that others seemingly possess. And for most…
Why Some People Can’t Accept Compliments: The Role of Cognitive Dissonance in Examining Self-Related Evidence
Have you ever been complimented and wondered if the praise was a lie? Did you think that the feedback was…
The Orchid that Grew from Concrete: What It’s Like to Be a Highly Sensitive Kid
Our culture demands conformity. As much as most of us hate to admit it, living in the U.S. especially, we…
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