Psychology Today

Insight about everybody's favorite subject: Ourselves.

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Self-respect—the belief that you deserve dignity and regard—is an essential trait, yet it's impossible to achieve if we don't treat ourselves well. These steps can help. https://t.co/Uq8gNkAqbe

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What attracts someone to us? Is it our face, our body, our voice, our aura, or all of the above? New research on the "one ornament" and "multiple messages" hypotheses has some answers. https://t.co/VaNvnDkX1O

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Social connection is vital for our health and happiness, as a lack of it raises our risk for depression, stroke, dementia, and more. What does it take to build a supportive social life? These three things. https://t.co/q3Cjrk58H8

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Do you gravitate toward music written in a major or a minor key? It turns out this preference might just depend on your personality more than your age, education, or gender. This is why. https://t.co/iH6SZHufLR

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Good friends are hard to come by, so when we find one, we tend to try to hold onto them. But if they're exhibiting behaviors like these four, they may be emotionally mistreating you. https://t.co/qZ096HqisN

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Research from nearly 150 countries consistently shows that older people are generally happier than younger ones. The question is why, and this could be the answer.
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A relationship with a master manipulator probably should not be allowed to last very long, but it is often surprisingly difficult to break away. New research points to some potential paths. https://t.co/uSU1Hj26zk

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In dysfunctional families, the scapegoat is typically blamed for recognizing and calling out truths that others deny. It's a painful place to be, but also a reflection of some important strengths. https://t.co/PIbKl00kdv

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Everyone thinks nostalgia is about missing the past. New research suggests it's actually much more about what's missing right now. https://t.co/vgRDG7pzHJ

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Stress at work is often unavoidable—but getting swept away by it isn't. Mindfulness can help you manage those heightened emotions before they turn into decisions you later regret. https://t.co/87nvxKEU5n

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The most memorable spaces don’t just catch our eye—they shift our perspective. Here's why certain places inspire awe, and how we can experience more of it in everyday life. https://t.co/xGDRhnKHA1

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Women in midlife often find themselves sandwiched between taking care of kids and aging parents. Growing up parentified can add another emotional layer. Here's why. https://t.co/VSJJBYCEI2

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What keeps you grounded when life feels uncertain? Living by your values won't make anxiety disappear, but research suggests it can change how you respond to it—and help you find steadier footing along the way. https://t.co/7xXeSiWLbo

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What if one of the simplest ways to support your mental health is to go outside? Research suggests that spending regular time in nature may help protect your well-being, making a walk through the park more than just a break from your day. https://t.co/cZbs6LeDEy

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Would you justify stealing something small if you believed the price was unfair? The debate over “microlooting” suggests the real ethical question may not be what you take—but what your reasoning says about you. https://t.co/UPBgSF7JX6

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Research finds that few of us are much good at judging our own attractiveness. But whether we overestimate or underestimate our looks probably depends on this. https://t.co/L9Xi8SJu5U

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While growing up, some people felt like their feelings were invisible, their needs were unimportant, or their accomplishments were brushed aside. This is emotional erasure, and its effects can be long-lasting. https://t.co/Ty04pEccoB

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After a late night of work or play, our brains take advantage of lapses in attention to flush out harmful waste that they typically take care of while we sleep. Here's what that means. https://t.co/IncBWAI3aU

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In the real world, true love might not look like cinematic soundtracks, explosive fireworks, and two souls colliding. But the everyday gestures that show our partner we care can be even more meaningful and magical. https://t.co/u5X0E0UVA5

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When it comes to maintaining mental health, what we avoid is as important as what we actually do. The most mentally healthy people you know understand this and steer clear of these 5 behaviors. https://t.co/3MKoG6FUZy