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Tag: Growth

Why I Abandoned Conspiracy Theorizing: A Review of Michael Shermer’s Conspiracy

“Lies require a receptive audience to carry them forward, as well as a culture to nourish them.” -Michael Shermer Conspiracy … More

Conspiracy Theories, Critical Thinking, Growth, Mental Health, Philosophy, Politics, Psychology

Why Haters Will Always Hate and You’ll Never Be Liked by Everyone

No matter how brilliant and beautiful you are or become, you will never silence all of your critics. We want … More

Depression, Growth, Mental Health, Mental Illness, Personal Development, Psychology, Social Anxiety

How Our Philosophies of Love Become Barriers to It

“If he loves me, he’ll love me unconditionally.” “If she loves me, she’ll want to become the best version of … More

Growth, Love, Mental Health, Mental Illness, Philosophy, Psychology, Relationships

Why We’re So Defensive and How to Stop

We make significant mistakes when we’re protecting ourselves. Defensiveness, self-aggrandizement, bragging, deflecting, perfectionism; whatever you want to label it, we … More

Anxiety, Defensiveness, Depression, Growth, Mental Health, Mental Illness, Narcissism, Psychology

A CBT Approach to Understanding and Dealing with Anger

Anger is a threat; anger results from threats; anger is righteous; anger is destructive; anger is defensive; anger is hopeful; … More

Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression, Growth, Mental Health, Mental Illness, Psychology

The Downside of Pride: How We Use Ambition to Mask Vulnerability and Weakness

Ambition and vulnerability struggle to co-exist. The more successful and neurotic you are, the less likely you’re willing to exhibit … More

Anxiety, Depression, Growth, Mental Health, Mental Illness, Personal Development, Psychology

Battling the Demon of Idealism: Why You Don’t Have to Be Obsessed with Becoming Great

I’m not an idealist. I don’t consider myself to be an amazing therapist, writer, or human. To possess any of … More

Anxiety, Depression, Growth, Mental Health, Mental Illness, Philosophy, Psychology, Success

Why Success Often Leaves You Feeling Empty

They tell you to stay hungry, but what if there really isn’t any other choice? I don’t know whether you … More

Anxiety, Depression, Growth, Mental Health, Personal Development, Psychology, Success

Various Types of Manipulative Behavior in Relationships

I was recently interviewed for Well + Good (https://www.wellandgood.com/types-manipulative-behavior/) on manipulative behavior and wanted to expand on several versions of … More

Depression, Growth, Manipulation, Mental Health, Narcissistic Abuse, Psychology, Self-Esteem

Stuck in Indecision: Why Are We Terrified of Making Choices?

I spent most of my life living in fear. As a kid, I was terrified of the dark and sleeping … More

Anxiety, Existentialism, Growth, Mental Health, Personal Development, Philosophy, Psychology

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