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Tag: Mental Health
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
David Livingstone Smith: How Monsters, Racists, and Nazis are Made — Hip Hop XXIV
On episode 102, Seize The Moment podcast welcomes philosopher David Livingstone Smith to discuss the psychosocial mechanisms of dehumanization. David … More
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
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
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
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
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
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
Am I Just an Asshole?: The Difference Between Autism and Narcissism and Why It Matters
You’ll have to be really honest with yourself about this one. Over my short career, I’ve had several patients who … More
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