Self-Improvement

"Throning": A New Term for an Old Dating Habit

"Throning" might sound like a trendy new term, but it actually describes an old pattern in dating. The term, gaining popularity among Gen Z, refers to dating someone mostly for the sake of status and boosting one’s self…

The Young Woman Archetype Inspires Energy and Creativity in Life

Exploring the Puella Archetype: A Perspective from Jungian Psychology We often hear the advice: follow your passions and live according to your values. But what if you’ve lost your way? What if life feels meaningless? Examining t…

Picture Perfect? Mental Health, Social Media, and Body Image

When it comes to mental health, it's not the amount of time we spend on social media that matters, but how we use it. The idea that social media is harmful to teens' mental health is well known. There is growing research …

Healthy Adult Narcissism: The Trait You Actually Do Need

In the media, narcissism is often portrayed by extreme personalities belittling others, power hungry behavior, and aggressive individuals. Seen this way, who would ever think there's a healthy side to what we usually view as …

There Are Two Kinds of Happiness, But Only One Stays

There are two types of happiness, but only one leads to lasting joy. Most of us get stuck in the first type and miss out on the second, which leaves us with lower levels of well being. The good news? You can change that. Short Te…

3 Ways to Stop Your Adult Child from Taking Advantage of You

Being a parent doesn’t end when your child becomes an adult, but the dynamic certainly shifts. Navigating this new phase can be challenging, especially if your adult child seems to rely on you too much, constantly asking for help…

2 Key Tools to Improve Any Relationship

" Be curious, not judgmental." — Walt Whitman The range of human relationships is vast. We have friendships, family bonds, romantic partners, children, parents, and many other connections. Every relationship is one of a…

10 Questions to Ask Kids Beyond “How Was School Today?"

It’s easy to want to ask your child, “How was your day at school?” as a way to get some insight into how their day went. However, you’re likely to get a brief, one-word answer if you ask the same question day after day. If you’re…

The Complexities of Leadership for Black Women

We are at a critical juncture in history, with the unprecedented possibility of electing the first Black woman as President of the United States. If you’ve been following the news, you’ve witnessed the flood of criticism directed…

The Influence of Words on Our Minds

The words we use, especially when referring to ourselves, have a significant impact on our mental state and self-perception. Here, we broaden our focus to the overall influence of language on our thoughts, specifically the words …

The Rise and Decline of a Narcissist

Contrary to popular belief, narcissistic individuals aren't solely shaped by trauma, at least not in the conventional sense. The factors contributing to the development of narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) differ from t…

The 3 Most Kind Things You Can Say with Someone

Do you ever feel you've missed an opportunity to say something kind, perhaps depriving yourself and others of a moment of connection? Kindness is a potent force that can brighten someone's day, boost their self-esteem, an…

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