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Are Narcissists More Successful?
Any psychologist – on Long Island or elsewhere – will tell you that narcissism is one of the most fascinating, but sometimes the most problematic behavioral issue out there. In psychology,...
Is Being Social a Burden for You? Try These Options and Ideas
One of the most common misconceptions about extroverts and introverts is that extroverts get energy from social interactions, while introverts prefer silent reflection alone. This is not at all...
Extroverts Aren’t Better Than Introverts: How It’s Okay to Be You
Human beings are a social species. There is ample evidence that social support and connection with others can help you stay healthier, live longer, and find more life satisfaction. For those that...
95% of the Things We Worry About Aren’t Worth It
Humans worry. We worry about bills, relationships – we even worry about whether or not our favorite TV show will be canceled, or if we checked the mail this morning. Worry is stress. Those that find...
Do You Want to be Right or Happy?
Fights are common in relationships. In many ways, discussions and arguments can even have a healthy component, as they help one partner better understand the other. But for some relationships, the...
Logic vs. Emotions: Which is Better?
There are two competing thought processes that drive decisions: logic and emotions. Although the two can occasionally be intertwined, deciphering whether your choices are made by logic or emotions...
How Self-Perception Can Become a Self-Fulfilling Prophecy
Everyone perceives themselves in their own unique way. This self-perception, whether it’s about your intelligence, temperament, character, morality, humor, or some other aspect of your personality,...
Why Upward and Downward Comparisons Are Counterproductive
We all have a tendency in life to compare ourselves to others. We do this for a variety of reasons: To figure out our worth and value. To put our life into some type of perspective. To see what we...
How to Create New Opportunities Rather than Focus on the Lost Ones
All achievement comes with setbacks, because there is rarely such thing as a straight, simple journey. It’s what happens after you face a setback that affects your ability to reach your goals, your...
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