Essential Reads

Career

Super Porp

Aaron Blogger Deutsch on May 27, 2025 in Admin's Fancy Fresh Blog

This image is from Adventure Time and will never see the light of day

This image is from Adventure Time and will never see the light of day

Career

This is an email test

Aaron Blogger Deutsch on May 7, 2025 in Admin's Fancy Fresh Blog

You should not write blogs hangry. But if you must, it's ok to include random images of food.

You should not write blogs hangry. But if you must, it's ok to include random images of food.

ADHD

What Would You Say to the New York Times?

Benjamin Cheyette, M.D., and Sarah Cheyette M.D. on April 28, 2025 in 1-2-3-ADHD

The New York Times' article on ADHD was widely read--and, wrong on many levels. What do we wish they would have written instead? Read on to see what's really important about ADHD.

The New York Times' article on ADHD was widely read--and, wrong on many levels. What do we wish they would have written instead? Read on to see what's really important about ADHD.

Cognition

6 Under-the-Radar Mindsets You Need to Excel

Alice Boyes Ph.D. on April 26, 2025 in In Practice

How to problem-solve at a higher level.

How to problem-solve at a higher level.

Self-Help

How to Avoid Purpose Nihilism

Jordan Grumet M.D. on April 26, 2025 in The Regret-Free Life

Feeling lost? Maybe you’re stuck in purpose nihilism. Here’s why purpose isn’t found—it’s built, and how to start today.

Feeling lost? Maybe you’re stuck in purpose nihilism. Here’s why purpose isn’t found—it’s built, and how to start today.

Career

Just Let Me Do My Job!

Meredith Wells Lepley Ph.D. on April 25, 2025 in The Thriving Workplace

Most people gain a sense of competence from doing meaningful work. However, friction points at work cause frustration, reduce productivity, and should be eliminated by leaders.

Most people gain a sense of competence from doing meaningful work. However, friction points at work cause frustration, reduce productivity, and should be eliminated by leaders.

Relationships

The Pope Intuitively Understood Aspects of Moral Psychology

Joshua Rottman Ph.D. on April 25, 2025 in Moral Boundaries

J.D. Vance has promoted a parochial view of moral obligations. Pope Francis provided a corrective that also receives support from psychological science.

J.D. Vance has promoted a parochial view of moral obligations. Pope Francis provided a corrective that also receives support from psychological science.

Psychopharmacology

Risk-Benefit Analysis: Using Beta-Blockers for Anxiety

Phil Lane MSW, LCSW on April 25, 2025 in Am I Dying?

Beta-blockers have become a commonly used and popular treatment for anxiety and panic, but research on their safety and efficacy remains uncertain.

Beta-blockers have become a commonly used and popular treatment for anxiety and panic, but research on their safety and efficacy remains uncertain.

Body Image

The Showgirl Without Her War Paint?

Heather Widdows Ph.D. on April 25, 2025 in Perfect Me

Anderson is not just receiving publicity about her acting, but also about her choice to go bare faced at numerous public events, including, on the red carpet.

Anderson is not just receiving publicity about her acting, but also about her choice to go bare faced at numerous public events, including, on the red carpet.

Leadership

8 Cofounder Conflict Myths That Sabotage Startups

Matthew Jones Psy.D. on April 24, 2025 in Scaling Connection

Most startups fail from cofounder tension, not bad ideas. This post unpacks myths that quietly destroy partnerships—and how to beat them.

Most startups fail from cofounder tension, not bad ideas. This post unpacks myths that quietly destroy partnerships—and how to beat them.

Behavioral Finance

Want to Spend Smarter? Start by Naming Your Feelings

Nathan Astle MFT, CFT-I on April 24, 2025 in The Psychology of Debt

Think smarter spending is all about willpower? Think again. Understanding your emotions can help you break old habits and build a healthier relationship with money.

Think smarter spending is all about willpower? Think again. Understanding your emotions can help you break old habits and build a healthier relationship with money.

Aging

3 Neurological Strategies to Make Aging Better

Stan A. Goldberg Ph.D. on April 24, 2025 in What to Do as You Grow Older

The brain's ability to process information deteriorates with age. However, there are neurological strategies that slow it down.

The brain's ability to process information deteriorates with age. However, there are neurological strategies that slow it down.

Happiness

What If You Didn’t Need to Feel Better to Live Better?

Steven C. Hayes Ph.D. on April 23, 2025 in Get Out of Your Mind

Chasing happiness or avoiding pain can backfire and shrink your life.

Chasing happiness or avoiding pain can backfire and shrink your life.

Happiness

Japanese Wisdom for a Good Life

Marianna Pogosyan Ph.D. on April 23, 2025 in Between Cultures

What are the hallmarks of a resilient, balanced, long-term happiness? Traditional Japanese wisdom offers insights.

What are the hallmarks of a resilient, balanced, long-term happiness? Traditional Japanese wisdom offers insights.

Empathy

A Mile in Their Shoes: How VR Can Reduce Homelessness Stigma

Matilde Tassinari Ph.D. on April 22, 2025 in VRtual Societies

Immersive VR experiences now allow us to feel the impact of social exclusion, and that might just change how we see the world.

Immersive VR experiences now allow us to feel the impact of social exclusion, and that might just change how we see the world.

Animal Behavior

Why Snakes Are So Mind-Boggling, and Why We Still Fear Them

Marc Bekoff Ph.D. on April 22, 2025 in Animal Emotions

A new book explains much of what is known about these diverse animals, including pleasure and sex—as well as the downsides of our misleading perceptions of these sentient beings.

A new book explains much of what is known about these diverse animals, including pleasure and sex—as well as the downsides of our misleading perceptions of these sentient beings.

Creativity

Creativity Starts in the Mess

Jeff DeGraff Ph.D. on April 21, 2025 in Innovation You

Many of us crave simplicity, but we're more likely to find creative inspiration in messiness and complexity. Here's why, and how you can learn to thrive in the chaos.

Many of us crave simplicity, but we're more likely to find creative inspiration in messiness and complexity. Here's why, and how you can learn to thrive in the chaos.

Resilience

How to Feel Grounded in an Uncertain World

Jordan Grumet M.D. on April 21, 2025 in The Regret-Free Life

A Personal Perspective: Feeling untethered in uncertain times? Here's how grounding my identity in my past brought me strength, clarity, and calm—and how it could help you, too.

A Personal Perspective: Feeling untethered in uncertain times? Here's how grounding my identity in my past brought me strength, clarity, and calm—and how it could help you, too.

Artificial Intelligence

Beware the Obsequious AI Assistant

Ian MacRae on April 21, 2025 in Silicon Psyche

New AI models increasingly praise users. This plays on people's reward circuits and can boost engagement.

New AI models increasingly praise users. This plays on people's reward circuits and can boost engagement.

Happiness

Why Thinking About the Future Makes Your Life Better Now

Jennice Vilhauer Ph.D. on April 20, 2025 in Living Forward

Your future self is closer than you think and the present is where it happens.

Your future self is closer than you think and the present is where it happens.