virtue
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How to Become More Curious (And Why You Should)
Curiosity is often discussed as something that’s “natural”: A trait that some people (and animals) have had since birth. But it’s not that simple. Curiosity is also a skill. Like other skills, it comes easily to some people more than others, and with some work, it can be improved over time. If you’re interested in…
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What to Do When You Think Your Kid Is Being Punished Unfairly at School
Sometimes your child gets into a situation that requires them to “repair” or, even sometimes, “repent.” Often you will be the one to dole out these consequences. However, once your child is in school, there may come a time when they “get in trouble” and you get that dreaded call from the office or a…
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This Might Be the Best Way to Stop Falling for Bullshit
Have you ever been baffled by how someone can believe a conspiracy theory that obviously doesn’t hold together? Well, flip that around for a second and think about yourself: Do you really understand all the things that you have strong opinions or beliefs about? Chances are, you don’t. This is the “illusion of explanatory depth.”…
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Why You Don’t Always Have to Forgive, According to a Psychologist
When we have been wronged by someone, common advice usually includes us forgiving the wrongdoer. As we know, that means we must seek to “cease feeling resentment against (an offender)” or “to give up resentment of or claim to requital.” Many times, our collective imagination about what forgiveness looks like includes the active participation of…