When it comes to human behavior, we often find ourselves treading a fine line between what's socially acceptable and what's downright odd. Sometimes, you know what you're doing is bizarre, yet you ...

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"Showing up as your authentic self" is a buzzy phrase. It rose in popularity several years ago when the constant drumbeat of hardships made it challenging to hide behind a proverbial mask, even if you ...

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If these traits sound familiar, you know how to uphold and enforce boundaries. It can take some digging to find that a considerable proportion of people don't have strong boundaries and live in quiet ...

This article follows the Direct Message methodology, designed to cut through the noise and reveal the deeper truths behind the stories we live. There’s a common belief that happiness is tied to our ...

Loneliness can be a full-body experience—yes, we said "body." "Loneliness is more than just a feeling—it is a signal from your brain, like hunger or thirst, telling you something is missing," explains ...

When you think about the behavior of people who consistently cheat, lie, and otherwise swindle, do you ever wonder how they justify their unsavory actions? Although what they do may fall short of ...

This article follows the Direct Message methodology, designed to cut through the noise and reveal the deeper truths behind the stories we live. Having a small circle of close friends isn’t necessarily ...