So Far Gone: Chaos With a Messy, But Real, Resolution

Protagonist Rhys Kinnick is like many contemporary journalists—unemployed, cynical, and hyper-aware of the chaos of the world. Once a respected environmental investigative reporter, he’s one of the many victims of mass layoffs... Read more »

Coping After Brain Injury in the Real World vs. the Research

Last time, I wrote about what the research says regarding coping after brain injury. This week, I want to analyze how well this research dovetails with a real-world example (mine). The American... Read more »
7 False Beliefs That Keep You From Real Closeness

7 False Beliefs That Keep You From Real Closeness

You keep your worries to yourself. You smooth over conflict instead of facing it. When a friend asks how you are, you say you’re fine, even when you are not. None of... Read more »
Why Anxiety Feels So Real, Even When There’s No Danger

Why Anxiety Feels So Real, Even When There’s No Danger

Like how we evolved to have a stress response, we also evolved to have a more immediate response when our lives were threatened. This response is the emotional response we call fear.... Read more »
The Real Promotion Isn’t the Title

The Real Promotion Isn’t the Title

Most people naturally strive toward achieving more and to achieve their maximum. By climbing the proverbial career ladder, whether the reason is to attain higher personal fulfillment, make greater impact to the... Read more »
Midlife's Real Question: Do I Matter?

Midlife's Real Question: Do I Matter?

Impact isn’t missing. It’s forgotten. Small acts of kindness and mentoring compound into purpose, connection, and a lasting legacy. Source link Read more »
Heroism Isn’t Either Real or Imagined—It’s Both

Heroism Isn’t Either Real or Imagined—It’s Both

Are heroes real, or are they simply stories we tell ourselves? Either heroes are objectively real—brave people who perform extraordinary acts of courage and sacrifice—or heroism is merely in our heads, a... Read more »
Is Hallucinogen Dependendence or Use Disorder Real?

Is Hallucinogen Dependendence or Use Disorder Real?

Research suggests psilocybin-assisted therapy may lead to decreases in alcohol consumption among those with alcohol use disorder (AUD). Psilocybin is the psychoactive chemical from magic mushrooms. Some preliminary studies indicate psilocybin may... Read more »
The Real Reason Trauma Affects People Differently

The Real Reason Trauma Affects People Differently

Two soldiers experience the same explosion. One returns home and gradually readjusts to civilian life. The other develops PTSD, jumping at sudden sounds and showing erratic and violent behavior. How come? What... Read more »
Will the Real Gentle Parents Please Stand Up?

Will the Real Gentle Parents Please Stand Up?

Co-Authored By Robert Betten and Adam A. Rogers, Ph.D. A new trend has swept the nation: “gentle parenting.” Whether it is through social media, mommy blogs, or morning shows, young families seeking... Read more »
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