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articles on psychology, mental health, and personal growth.  

A system for building meaningful curiosity

With monotonous jobs, standardized tests, and emerging AI, it’s not uncommon to see our curiosity wither away. So, here’s a guide to help you stay curious about the things that matter.

A guide to making sure that self-help, helps.

If you feel like you’re falling behind as you chug down one self-help book after the other, it’s time to slow down and observe where the bottleneck lies.

How To Overcome The Paralyzing Pressure To Know Everything

Overcome the paralyzing pressure to know everything with this guide to making better decisions in an information-robust world.

Unlearning Learned Helplessness: Conquering Assumptions, Pain, and Death

Learned helplessness occurs when past experiences lead us to believe we have no control over similar situations. Unlearning requires a restored sense of hope.

What Determines the Value of a Good Year?

Instead of shimmying off the struggles of the year, take an honest look at what’s lost, what stayed, and the subtle rewards you gained.

Social Labels: Harmful or helpful

Are labels helpful or harmful? Find out how the labels and assumptions we make about others influence our identities and interactions.