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What Is the ‘Resilience Paradox,’ and What Is It Costing You?
A psychologist explains the ‘resilience paradox,’ how pushing through can become self-neglect, and the signs it’s time to scale back.
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6 Reasons People With Anxiety Love Halloween, According to a Therapist
A therapist shares six reasons Halloween can comfort anxious people, from shared scares and predictable endings to nostalgic fall rituals.
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Why Your Morning Coffee Puts You in a Better Mood, According to Science
A study linked morning caffeine to better moods, though researchers say relief from overnight withdrawal could help explain the effect.
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5 Ways Living With OCD Has Shaped Me for the Better
After living with OCD since childhood, one writer reflects on how managing the disorder has shaped her creativity, empathy, and resilience.
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What Your Word Choices Reveal About Psychopathic Traits, According to a New Study
A new study links psychopathic traits to how people describe their lives, including an upbeat pattern among some participants.
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Can ‘Salt Stomping’ Really Help You Sleep? Here’s What Experts Say.
People are standing barefoot on trays of salt before bed. The sleep hack has little evidence behind it—and doctors have doubts.
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The Unspoken Rules About When Men Are ‘Allowed’ to Cry
Research suggests men get more room to cry when they seem traditionally masculine, exposing a double standard around emotion.
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The Real Reason Some People Drain Your ‘Social Battery’ Faster Than Others
Feeling socially wiped out may have less to do with time spent together and more to do with how comfortable and understood you feel.
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The Mental Health Habit That Feels Like Self-Care but Is Actually Holding You Back
A therapist explains when rest and self-compassion support healing, and when avoiding discomfort starts getting in the way of growth.
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2 Healthy Ways to Release Anger, According to a Therapist
Persistent anger can point to crossed boundaries, unresolved hurt, or emotions you’ve been suppressing. Here’s how to process it.
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The Simple Phone Habit That Can Quietly Make You More Anxious
Research suggests muting notifications can increase uncertainty and FOMO, causing some people to check their phones even more often.
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4 Low-Cortisol Workouts That Can Help You Exercise Without Overdoing It
A doctor says walking, Pilates, swimming, and yoga can offer real fitness benefits without placing as much stress on the body.