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Overcoming Catastrophizing: Practical Tips for Regaining Control and Reducing Anxiety
Give it the attention it deserves. When we are bothered by something, we tend to escalate the situation. We become the greyhound after the rabbit. We are obsessive. Ruminating constantly has yet to solve a problem in the world. When hyper-focused on what bothers us,...
The Art of Polite Conversation: Navigating Political and Religious Discussions
In human interaction, polite conversation is a linchpin around which relationships revolve and new connections are forged. It is an art form that requires a delicate balance of intellectual curiosity, empathy, and respect. Yet, as we traverse the labyrinth of human...
Microcosms of Social Interactions and Human Nature
Recently, a podcast from the Wall Street Journal uncovered a growing discourse between friends, family, coworkers, neighbors, and anyone else you can imagine in your social circle. The culprit wasn't the usual suspects, such as politics, religion, or sports gossip. It...