Truly self-aware people tend to do two things incredibly well, according to clinical psychologist Melanie A. McNally: they acknowledge their emotions, feelings, and behaviors, while also regulating ...

When it comes to human behavior, we often find ourselves treading a fine line between what's socially acceptable and what's downright odd. Sometimes, you know what you're doing is bizarre, yet you ...

As much as we might wish differently, we can’t control how other people perceive us. No matter what, we can’t make everyone like us; more often not, other people’s opinions have more to do with ...

The line between confidence and narcissism can often seem blurrier than the latest Instagram filter. While being self-assured is a desirable trait, some habits we perceive as confidence may actually ...

When confronted about their hurtful words or actions, certain people immediately defend themselves with predictable excuses. Understanding these patterns might help you navigate difficult ...

Trust isn’t something people hand out freely—it’s something we feel. And sometimes, without even realizing it, you send signals telling people to keep their guard up. It’s not always about lying or ...

Tension: We want to be respected for who we are, yet often alter ourselves to earn it in the moment. Noise: Pop culture distorts respect into quick hacks and surface-level traits, overlooking the ...

Nearly half of young people in a recent study displayed strongly addictive use of mobile phones, a trend that the study results suggest raised the risk of suicidal behaviors. Researchers looked at ...

I’ve often been asked to address how to deal with a person with a mental illness or a substance abuse issue who is very symptomatic and who may be displaying unusual, disruptive or challenging ...

In today’s high-tech world, we seem to have an alarming obsession and cultural proclivity to be liked and to please others, arguably more than ever before. In fact, the prevalence of “people-pleasing” ...