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Tag: Personal Development

Living with Obsessive Compulsive Personality Disorder

Obsessive Compulsive Personality Disorder (OCPD) is often confused with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). OCD is more about rituals, mental or … More

Anxiety, Depression, Mental Health, Mental Illness, OCD, OCPD, Personal Development, 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

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

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

Still I Rise: Why Being an Underdog is Better than Being Born into Privilege

America loves underdogs. Think about your favorite films and consider what you loved most about those stories. For many of … More

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

Taming Perfectionism: Why a Sense of Entitlement is Based on Fear

Have you ever heard of mental filtering? Do you recall any experiences of it? How is the mind able to … More

Dating, Growth, Mental Health, Mental Illness, Perfectionism, Personal Development, Psychology

The People-Pleaser Within: Why It’s Important to Know the Difference Between Being Liked and Respected

Parents often ask themselves: How much do I want my child to love me? Black and white thinking can, sometimes, … More

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

Why I Love the Buccaneers

Imagine being a fan of a sports team called “The Yucks.” Now, imagine a kid living in Brooklyn, NY being … More

Buccaneers, Mental Health, NFL Football, Personal Development, Psychology

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

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