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Tag: Growth

William Irwin Talks Turning Philosophy Into Poetry — Hip Hop XXIV

On episode 103, Seize The Moment podcast welcomed back philosopher William Irwin to discuss poetry and philosophy, plus William’s new … More

Growth, Mental Health, Philosophy, Poetry, Psychology

The Art of Struggle: Why You Should Do Difficult Activities to Manage Your Anxiety

When left alone, anxiety becomes a monster. Obsession, ambition, and fear are always linked. The more ambitious you are, the … More

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

Why a Life Without Pride Just Isn’t Worth Living

My undergraduate ancient philosophy professor said to us, “Don’t ever feel satisfied; you’ll become complacent.” According to him, pride and … More

Growth, Mental Health, Personal Development, Philosophy, Pride, Psychology

Dear Young Therapist: You Don’t Have to Be An Idealist and Try to Save the World

Millennials are whiners. God, I’ve heard that so many times. An article by a prominent psychiatrist was recently published in … More

Growth, Mental Health, Mental Illness, Personal Development, Psychology, Psychotherapy

The Downside of Rage: Why Anger Can Indicate Weakness Just as Much as Strength

Rage is the antidote to a sense of one’s own weakness. Have you ever had an argument with someone whom … More

Anger, Growth, Mental Health, Perfectionism, Philosophy, Psychology

Being like Ali: How the World’s Greatest Boxer Can Help Us Become Less Reactive When Arguing

I write blogs because I can’t write a book. I can’t write a book because I can’t imagine having spent … More

Growth, Mental Health, Muhammad Ali, Personal Development, Philosophy, Psychology, Self-Esteem, Self-Help

The Strength of a Friendship: How I Abandoned Conspiracy Theories

Diamond Dallas Page said, “Never underestimate the power of someone believing in you.” That hit me! Immediately I was reminded … More

Conspiracy Theories, Critical Thinking, Growth, Mental Health, Personal Development, Philosophy, Psychology

Why Should I Continue to Hope?: A Philosophical Analysis of Romantic Idealism

I’ve asked myself so many times: should I stop dreaming? It’s sort of a cliché that the young are idealists … More

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

Reframing Perfectionism: Knowing the Difference Between Absolute and Relative Perfection Can Alleviate Your Inner Struggles

One of the questions I get asked most frequently is: what can I do about my perfectionism? People understand where … More

Depression, Growth, Mental Health, Mental Illness, OCPD, Perfectionism, Philosophy, Psychology

Emotional Reasoning: What Psychology and Philosophy Sometimes Get Wrong about the Utility of Our Emotions

“Nothing is more usual in philosophy, and even in common life, than to talk of the combat of passion and … More

Depression, Growth, Mental Health, Mental Illness, OCD, Personal Development, Philosophy, Psychology

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