(Exploring Your Mind) Narcissists take for granted that their supply must feel, think, and act like them because, in their minds, the supply doesn’t have an identity of their own. Instead, they’re there just to please them at any time.
Consciousness
A CEO Who Writes 9,200 Employee Birthday Cards a Year Explains the Value of Gratitude
(Erin Elizabeth) Sheldon Yellen is the CEO of BELFOR Holdings, Inc., a disaster-relief and property-restoration company. And since 1985, long before Yellen was chief executive, he has written a birthday card to every employee of the company every single year.
Theory of Mind: The Key for Interpersonal Connection
(Exploring Your Mind) Theory of mind facilitates human social connection. Thanks to theory of mind, you can deduce the intentions, thoughts, and desires of other people and adjust your behavior accordingly.
Scott Mandelker PhD: The Law of One, Session 1 (Part 2)
Scott Mandelker PhD: The Law of One, Session 1 (Part 2)
Frozen or Delayed Grief: Pain that Becomes Chronic
(Exploring Your Mind) The acceptance of a loss is never easy. It can be so difficult, in fact, that some people just can’t manage the suffering. Some of them set it aside, refusing to accept the new absence in their lives. Delayed grief can last decades and can become a reality where pain becomes silent and chronic.
The Manifestations of Delusional Disorder
(Exploring Your Mind) Delusional disorder represents a great challenge for the sciences that study the human mind. It hasn’t been classified precisely yet, and experts still don’t know what causes it. As a result, there’s still a lot to learn about the best ways to treat it. Read on to discover all about the manifestations of delusional disorder and how we can treat it.
What Are Personality Disorders and How Are They Treated?
(Justin Deschamps) As one who studies psychology, I’ll be the first to tell you that it’s hardly perfect. Especially on the clinical side, drug companies and other interests have diluted the true power of understanding the nature of our being. This being said, there is much within the accumulated knowledge of psychology we can gain wisdom in studying. With this in mind, consider the following.
7 Reasons INFJs and INTJs Work Really Well Together
(Sarah Keene) I’m an INFJ who works as the assistant director of a performing arts program in the public school system. The head director, the person with whom I work most closely on a daily basis, is an INTJ personality type.
This Is Why Your Attitude Is More Important Than Your IQ
(Mayukh Saha) What is the right determinant of success? Most would say intelligence. After all, we have been taught that intelligent people are often smart and can find their way in life quite easily. They will race to their goal faster and more efficiently than those who have less IQ and are less intelligent. However, a study at Stanford University claims that it is not IQ but the attitude that can be a determinant of success.
The Propensity to Hear ‘Voices’ in Schizophrenia May Be Established by Infancy
(Science Daily) Some people suffering from severe mental illness, particularly schizophrenia, hear “voices,” known as auditory hallucinations. This symptom, which afflicts more than 80% of patients, is among the most prevalent and distressing symptoms of schizophrenia.
Memory and Trauma: What’s the Link?
(Exploring Your Mind) In this article, we’re going to talk about the link between memory and trauma and the ways that an intense emotional disruption can impact your mind. Through the lens of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), we’ll explain the difference between traumatic memories and regular ones.
Introverts Don’t Hate People, They Hate Shallow Socializing
(Rachel Ginder) I like to make jokes about how much I hate people. As an introvert, it’s easy to do. The stereotype of the misanthropic introvert is backed by countless Facebook memes and pop culture references. Think of the animated character Daria with her oversized glasses and a book in her hand, or that catchy quote from Charles Bukowski, “I don’t hate people, I just feel better when they aren’t around.”
Your Brain and Singing: Why Singing in a Choir Makes You Happier
(Erin Elizabeth) Singing in a choir brings joy not only to the audience that is listening but also to the choir members themselves.
Study Identifies Psychology of Attraction to Religious Deities and Super-Heroes
(Neuroscience News) A new psychological study published by University of Otago researchers has addressed centuries-old questions about how and why supernatural beings are worshipped.
Heart Coherence and Earth’s Field: Study Validates Effectiveness of Heart Lock-In Technique
(Heart Math) The Heart Lock-In® Technique, one of HeartMath’s earliest tools, has helped individuals and groups increase heart-rhythm coherence for many years. Now a study* has validated the tool’s effect on synchronization between the heart and geomagnetic activity, which is significant because this synchronization is associated with better health.