PinnedPublished inPsychology Hits | Decoding the MindPatience Isn’t a Virtue: Sometimes, It Can Be a Warning SignWe’ve all been told to “be patient” or to “just wait.” But recent research suggests patience isn’t what we think — it’s not a virtue, but…5d agoA response icon85d agoA response icon8
PinnedPublished inPsychology Hits | Decoding the MindWhy “Sorry” Seems to Be the Hardest Word: The Psychology Behind a Genuine ApologyElton John sang it, now science explains it — more syllables mean more sincerityJul 4A response icon3Jul 4A response icon3
PinnedPublished inPsychology Hits | Decoding the MindIs Your Life Affected by Ancestral Trauma? Do You Carry the Legacy of Generational Trauma?Do you still bear the scars of your ancestry? Studies on DNA and epigenetics indicate that trauma isn’t what you might thinkJul 2A response icon3Jul 2A response icon3
PinnedPublished inPsychology Hits | Decoding the MindDoes The World’s Numbness To Pain Make Us Numb Also?Why are we so disconnected and worn out? Why do we have to numb our pain and be ‘strong’?Jun 30A response icon7Jun 30A response icon7
PinnedPublished inCurated Newsletters6 Insightful Stories For Reflection: Trauma Bonding and The Nervous System — Recovery and HealingLinks to my stories on trauma bonding, gaslighting, the nervous system, and cognitive dissonance? What’s the connection?May 28A response icon13May 28A response icon13
Published inPsychology Hits | Decoding the MindThe Gifted Psychopath: They’re Not All MonstersSome psychopathic traits, such as emotional detachment, calm under pressure, and fearlessness — can save lives12h agoA response icon312h agoA response icon3
Published inPsychology Hits | Decoding the MindThe Psychology of Burnout: Caring Too Much Could Cause BurnoutBurnout isn’t failure—it can reflect empathy and depth. And having a dark triad personality may protect against or worsen burnout.3d agoA response icon73d agoA response icon7
Published inPsychology Hits | Decoding the MindHow I Got Rid of a Coping Pattern That Made Me MiserableWhy I had to quit the content mill hamster wheel to save my voice, sanity, and life. You might want to do the same5d agoA response icon25d agoA response icon2
Published inPsychology Hits | Decoding the MindWhen Family Closeness Breeds Harsh Morality: The Psychology of Punishment and ProtectionRecent research suggests that those living in proximity to family have harsher, more punitive attitudes towards punishment6d agoA response icon36d agoA response icon3
Published inNever Stop WritingThe “Fresh Start Effect” of JulyIt’s not quite Christmas yet, but July feels like the perfect time to reflect and reset. It’s also my birthday monthJul 1A response icon4Jul 1A response icon4
