Nobody likes being manipulated. Sometimes manipulation is direct and easy to name. But sometimes it is subtle and difficult to identify. In an age of fake news and false accusations, many people are on the defense against manipulation. Learning to identify and name subtle forms of manipulation is the first step toward developing a differentiated response. This article will walk your readers through some of the most common, nuanced forms of manipulation. Help your readers stay engaged with this expansive article explaining the nature of relational manipulation, real examples, and healthy responses. | Read More →

This article goes over several anxiety management strategies taught in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Each strategy is presented with a general instructional overview and example. These are designed to be accessible at any time, making them ideal for individuals who are prone to anxiety in public situations. | Read More →

Extroverts may have misconceptions about people who display characteristics of introversion. Introverts are not shy, lonely, unhappy or rude people. Extroverts need to understand why introverts act the way they do, to promote healthy relationships. | Read More →

How often do you decide that you deserve a treat? After a hard day, or when you're feeling down? The problem with telling yourself that you've earned something is that it's harder to feel gratitude when you get it, and gratitude is an important component of happiness. Deciding you deserve a treat may make you less happy than you'd hoped. | Read More →

If social media presents you with a distorted picture of the world, unrealistic expectations or fake news, why does it seem so hard to cut down how much you use it? Rather than thinking of it as an addiction, it makes sense to see social media as a system. Cybernetics, the study of systems, emphasises the importance of feedback and the difference between closed and open systems. These concepts accurately describe the problems with social media and explain why it's so hard to do without. | Read More →

Passive-aggression, as the word indicates, is a tendency to engage in an indirect expression of hostility through acts such as subtle insults, sullen behavior, stubbornness, or a deliberate failure to accomplish required tasks. Because passive-aggressive behavior is implicit, it can be hard to spot, even when you're feeling the consequences. To help you identify this type of behavior, here is a list of four techniques used by aggressors and how to counteract them. | Read More →