psychology
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How to Spot a ‘Dark Empath’
You may have heard people describe themselves as an “empath” to indicate they’re sensitive, intuitive people deeply aware of the emotions and energy of those around them. These self-proclaimed highly feeling souls are emotional sponges, immediately sensing peoples’ moods, making them natural helpers and healers. But, this excess of empathy is not always used for…
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This Is Why You’re So Tired So Early in the Year
It’s a new year, but the shine of new beginnings isn’t being felt. We chat with a psychologist about why you’re feeling burnt out already.
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Shoulda, Woulda, Coulda: How to Better Manage Feelings of Regret
A friend of mine – we will call him “Jay” – was working for IBM in New York City in the early ‘90s. He was a computer programmer and made a good salary. Occasionally, competitors and startups approached Jay to join their companies. He had an offer from an interesting but small organization in Seattle,…
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How to Stop Being so Damn Self-Deprecating
No one likes a big ego, and the ability to laugh at yourself is an important skill. On the flip side, humility has its limits, too. If you’re someone who really can’t accept a compliment, or you’re constantly downplaying everything about yourself, then your self-deprecation is likely doing more harm than good.