The existentialists notably wrote about the fear of the other’s gaze, of being perceived as something other than your ideal. … More
Tag: Mental Health
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 … More
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 … More
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 … More
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 … More
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 … More
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 … More
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 … More
We’re All Hypocrites: How Our Unacknowledged Beliefs about Perfection and Success Make Us Depressed
We often tell ourselves one thing and do another. This common phenomenon, often referred to as hypocrisy, is shared by … More
My Lessons in Loss: How Grief Taught Me Grace
The following article is a guest post from Victoria St. Fleur. About three years ago, I was asked to share … More
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