psychology
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Dreading All Those Awkward Questions From Family at Christmas? This Expert Is Here to Help
Feeling nervous about the potential for family events to turn sour over Christmas? Here’s a psychologist’s guide to managing it well.
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How to Be a Gracious Winner
There are few things more personally gratifying than winning. This is true for pickup basketball games and U.S. presidential elections alike.
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How to Get a Song Out of Your Head
When it comes to music, there’s a fine line between catchy and annoying. And sometimes, a hook, a lick, even a single line of lyrics can lodge itself in your brain for days and refuse to leave. Science actually has a name for this phenomenon, one you’re probably familiar with — the slightly gross but…
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How to Deal With People Who Undermine Everything You Do
Years ago, a friend introduced me to someone who asked what I did for a living. “I work on an online video series,” I said. It was hard work, it required lots of planning, researching and interviewing, and it was how I paid the bills. My friend chimed in, “She’s a vlogger,” then giggled. I…