Psychology

plus the ONE healthy alternative you need to use more — Good communication is the foundation of any healthy relationship. From spouses and romantic partners to supervisors and co-workers, the ability to communicate well is essential for a happy and effective relationship. But poor communication can absolutely destroy a relationship. In particular, there are 3 types of toxic communication styles we…

#2: Schedule an early-morning win — There are no quick fixes for low self-esteem: There’s no profound insight your therapist can give you that will suddenly improve your self-esteem There’s no secret mantra that will unlock your inner worthiness There’s no perfect person who will “complete” you and make you feel whole Because while all sorts…

Toxic traits, disguised as love. — Being manipulated is a tough thing for people to admit. It can bring a sense of shame, embarrassment, or guilt. We ask ourselves why we didn’t see the signs sooner, or why we chose to ignore them when they became apparent. I’m here to tell you that the only shame…

WHO’s 5-Step measure tells you what you need to know first. And the missing link. — How are you feeling? It’s the archetypal psychology question. All therapists ask it, although we have many different ways of going about it. Personally, I shy away from saying “tell me how you feel.” Maybe I’ve just seen too many movies where the therapist — always the cringey one with…

More than 100 years ago, Johann Beck spent 16 days confined in a shipping container in the hold of a ship because he couldn’t afford a ticket to emigrate to the U.S. — Throughout history many people have found their personal situations to be untenable and sought new opportunities, even if that meant completely uprooting their lives. Such change is never easy and rarely cheap. This didn’t deter Johann Beck, a poor German man, who pivoted when he discovered he couldn’t afford a…

Niche construction in Product Design and a thought about ethical design — Beavers are really interesting creatures. We know them as furry animals that build dams (they also build lodges!) and float on their backs in the river. What’s more interesting is that beavers are actually very much like product designers. Unfortunately, product designers aren’t wood-eating rodents that slap the water's surface…