It's time to stop blaming your bad behaviour on the MBTIMuch like Kim Cattrall (Sex and the City’s Samantha), I hate to be in a ‘situation’. However, whenever I find myself in one—more often than not a self-inflicted mess that’s hard to talk my way out of—I simply blame it on my MBTI (Myers-Briggs Type Indicator) personality type.
Building capacity within your nervous system: Psychologist shares tipsFrom reducing sensory overload to educating ourselves, here are a few ways to build capacity within the nervous system.
Often Lose Your Temper? Then You Need to Read ThisIf you frequently lose your cool in conflict, it might not be entirely your fault. There are certain genetic or biological traits that can actually make us more prone to anger, says clinical psychologist Daniel Glazer.
COVID May Worsen Mental Illness, Study WarnsCOVID-19 may increase our risk of depression, anxiety and other mental health concerns, new research suggests.
A Hermit’s RealityWhen you are a hermit living alone in the Italian Alps, you monitor the weather. Snow means you can’t get groceries for a week. Rain will nourish the vegetable garden but also erode the hillside and send water into every crack in the roof.
Use the 'One-Hour' Method to Build a Better Cleaning RoutineIf cleaning is overwhelming for you, creating and sticking to a schedule is one of the best ways to slowly, efficiently get it all done. But even if you're doing it that way, just starting can be tough. There's no shame in needing to work slowly toward a larger goal.
You’re Only as Smart as Your EmotionsIf I were asked to list the major intellectual breakthroughs of the last half-century, I would certainly include the revolution in our understanding of emotion. For thousands of years, it was common in Western thought to imagine that there was an eternal war between reason and our emotions.
How Much of a Book Should I Read Before Giving Up?Book lovers have all inevitably found themselves slogging through arid prose that stretches on endlessly.
The Men I Know Keep Saying a Very Annoying Thing About Women Politicians. What Should I Say Back?This is part of Wedge Issues, a pop-up advice column about politics, running now through the election. Submit a question here—it’s anonymous! A common refrain I hear from acquaintances when talking about politicians like Kamala Harris and Hillary Clinton is “I just don’t like her.
Three Steps to Take When Your Landlord Is Also Your NeighborAbout a quarter of people have at least one neighbor they absolutely hate, citing reasons like noisiness or issues with trespassing. It’s one thing if the jerk next door is just some stranger you don’t get along with. But what if they literally own the place you’re renting?
I Attended the World's First Official Blue Zone Retreat, Here’s What I LearnedEmbedded in a lush slope of jungle, my villa peered over the glimmering bay below, the whole scene animated by butterflies, bird songs, and the treetop rustling of monkeys.
I wag, therefore I am: the philosophy of dogsWhat would a book of philosophy contain if it were written by a dog? Dogs are natural philosophers, and I am convinced they can answer some important questions for us – about life, what is important in it, and how to live it.
I Finally Told My Wife About a Secret Fantasy I’ve Hidden for Years. She Loved It. But I’m Afraid It’s Too Late.How to Do It is Slate’s sex advice column. Have a question? Send it to Jessica and Rich here. It’s anonymous! During my 32-year-long marriage (59 M to 60 F), things have been up and down—particularly in the beginning.
Odds & Ends: August 16, 2024Seiko SRPG33 Field Watch. About four years ago, I embraced the Apple Watch. But lately, I’ve decided to go back to plain old analog watches. Why? For one thing, smartwatches don’t look very good, in my opinion. For another, they’re distracting.
Four Ways to Store Summer Clothes in a Small SpaceFirst, let me be clear: I am not wishing summer away. I see my friends post absolute nonsense every day, wishing for "sweater weather" and "cozy season," but I do not support them in any way.