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Does what doesn’t kill us really make us stronger?
Does what doesn’t kill us really make us stronger?
When tragedies happen, it's easy to wonder if there's any meaning to suffering.
17 Sep 2017
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5mins
Ranked #2
Why incompetent people don’t know they’re incompetent
Why incompetent people don’t know they’re incompetent
According to research, the least competent people often think they’re the best, leading to a cycle of poor performance. ... Read more
18 Jul 2018
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7mins
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3 Jun 2018
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23 Aug 2018
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A lot of people doubt that therapy works. Are they right?
6 Jul 2017
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Why do people believe things that aren’t true?
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In the face of our "post-truth" era of politics, it's hard to know what to believe. According to psychology research, wh... Read more
11 Jun 2017
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What do I say when someone is grieving?
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Why the stages of grief are wrong
Why the stages of grief are wrong
It's not true that grief proceeds in five stages. So what is true?
10 Jul 2017
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Is the secret to a good life to live like we’re dying?
Is the secret to a good life to live like we’re dying?
The secret to a good life may be to live like we're dying. Here are five important lessons to help us do just that.
4 Jan 2019
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Does the unconscious really exist?
Does the unconscious really exist?
Some psychologists think the unconscious mind is pure fiction.
25 Jul 2017
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How do I know if a therapist is right for me?
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15 Nov 2017
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